Your thoughtfulness and gentle insistence... saved my life
Dear Dr. Sommerville,
I came to your office for a spot on my face which turned out to be nothing. During the same visit, you found a skin cancer on my back I never knew I had. Your thoughtfulness and gentle insistence (I did not want to have a biopsy done!), saved my life. Thank you for your caring
-Kelly (attorney and single mom of three)
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Cystic Acne Doesn’t Heal Itself — But We Know What Does
September 15, 2025
Painful breakouts that linger beneath the skin aren’t something you should ignore. Cystic acne is not just cosmetic — it can be physically uncomfortable, emotionally exhausting, and difficult to treat with basic products. While many over-the-counter options may seem promising, they often fail to address the deeper root of inflamed, cystic breakouts.
At Chevy Chase Dermatology, Dr. Margaret ... read more
