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Dr. Melinda J. Woofter, M.D. works with patients to provide the best Dermatological care in the Granville, Ohio area. It’s only natural to want to look your best.

So when it comes to your skin, you’ll do all you can to keep a youthful, healthy look – especially when time and the environment begin to take their toll. Fortunately, there are more options than ever for seriously improving the quality of your skin. And for people in our area, it’s easy to find trusted medical care to help you get the exact results you’re looking for. Woofter is one of the few MDs in our area who is board-certified in dermatology. With years of experience and training in both internal and dermatologic medicine, Dr. Woofter offers you a rare level of expertise as a physician and a skin specialist. If you’re ready to get advanced treatment to enhance your skin, you owe it to yourself to get specialized, dedicated care. You owe yourself a visit with Dr. Melinda Woofter

02/26/2026

What Are Bunions?

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Bunions are bony bumps that can form on your big toes or nearby. Bunions consist of both bone and soft tissue and can cause a lot of pain for people who develop them. When you have a Bunion, your first toe will begin pointing toward the second toe of your foot, which can make the situation all the more uncomfortable. Women develop Bunions more often than men because of the types of shoes some women wear on a regular basis. Bunions are most often the result of wearing shoes that are too narrow or small in the affected area, such as pointed toe ballet flats or high heels.

When you have Bunions, it can not only cause pain, but they can be very embarrassing for people who develop them and keep you from being able to wear shoes or walk comfortably.

Symptoms of Bunions may include:

- Red, thickened skin along the inside edge at the base of the big toe.
- A bony bump at the first toe joint, with decreased movement in the toe site.
- Pain over the joint, which pressure from shoes makes worse.
- Big toe turned toward the other toes and may cross over the second toe. Corns and calluses develop as a result where the first and second toes overlap.
- Difficulty wearing regular shoes.

Read more at: https://www.foothealthfacts.org/conditions/bunions

02/25/2026

Tips For Healthy Hair

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How you wash your hair and the products you use can go a long way in maintaining smooth, shiny hair.

Follow these simple tips to maintain healthy hair:

1. Concentrate shampoo on the scalp. When washing your hair, concentrate on cleaning primarily the scalp, rather than washing the entire length of hair. Washing only your hair can create flyaway hair that is dull and coarse.
2. Use conditioner after every shampoo unless you use a “2-in-1” shampoo, which cleans and conditions hair. Using a conditioner can significantly improve the look of damaged or weathered hair by increasing shine, decreasing static electricity, improving strength and offering some protection from harmful UV rays.
3. Wash oily hair more frequently. How often you wash your hair should be based on how much oil your scalp produces.
- If your scalp is oily, you may need to wash it as often as once a day.
- If you have chemically treated hair, your hair may be drier, so you may want to wash it less frequently.

As you get older, your scalp makes less oil, so you may not need to shampoo as often. But if you see flakes in your hair, you may not be shampooing enough. This can lead to dandruff and other scalp diseases.

Read more at: https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/hair-scalp-care/hair/healthy-hair-tips

02/24/2026

10 Reasons Your Skin May Be Red

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Seborrheic Dermatitis: Seborrheic Dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes a red rash, which often appears on the face. The rash may cause the skin to look oily as well as dry and scaly.

Rosacea: Rosacea often begins with a tendency to flush or blush easily. If the skin condition progresses, you many notice that the redness on your face lasts longer — or never fades.

Skin irritation or allergic reaction: A condition called Contact Dermatitis develops when something that touches your skin either irritates it or causes an allergic reaction.

Reaction to a medication: Some medications can cause a sunburn-like reaction when you spend time outdoors during the day. Using a medication, such as a hydrocortisone (a steroid) cream, for longer than directed can also cause a skin reaction.

Atopic Dermatitis: Atopic Dermatitis, often called Eczema, can cause a rash that appears suddenly. Infants often develop this itchy rash on their cheeks. Regardless of where the rash appears, the skin with the rash tends to feel extremely dry, scaly, and itchy.

Psoriasis: Psoriasis (suh-rye-ah-sis) is a condition that causes the body to make new skin cells in days rather than weeks. As these cells pile up on the surface of the skin, you may see raised, scaly patches.

Spider Veins: If you don’t protect your skin from the sun, the harmful rays can damage your skin. Over the years, this damage accumulates. Years later, some people who have sun-damaged skin see spider veins on their face.

Shingles: Shingles causes a painful, blistering rash, which can appear anywhere on your skin, including your face.

Lupus: Lupus is an autoimmune disease. This means that your body’s own immune system mistakes part of your own body as something foreign and attacks that part of the body. When someone has Lupus, the immune system can attack different organs. Sometimes, this causes redness and swelling on the skin.

Rare Cancer: Sézary Syndrome is a type of T-cell cutaneous lymphoma (CTCL), which is a rare cancer. CTCL begins in a type of white blood cell called the T-lymphocyte (T-cell). Signs of this cancer begin on the skin because most T-cells are found in the skin.

Read more at: https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/face/facial-redness

02/23/2026

Cherry Hemangioma

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A cherry hemangioma is a small macule (small, flat, smooth area) or papule (small, solid bump) formed from an overgrowth of tiny blood vessels in the skin. Cherry hemangiomas are characteristically red or purplish in color. They often first appear in middle adulthood and usually increase in number with age. Cherry hemangiomas are noncancerous (benign) and are common in adults.

If cosmetically bothersome or if they cause irritation or bleeding, cherry hemangiomas may be removed by cutting away the area (excision), burning away the area (electrocautery), freezing the area (cryotherapy), or via BBL laser therapy.

Read more at: https://skinsight.com/skin-conditions/cherry-hemangioma/

02/19/2026

11 Tips For Healthy Nails

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Nails reflect our overall health, which is why proper nail care is so important. Here are 11 tips for keeping your nails healthy:

Keep nails clean and dry. Bacteria and fungi thrive in a moist environment. By maintaining clean, dry nails, you prevent bacteria from growing underneath your nails.

Cut nails straight across. Use sharp nail scissors or clippers. Round the nails slightly at the tips for maximum strength.

Keep nails shaped and free of snags by filing with an emery board.

Do not bite fingernails or remove the cuticle. Doing so can damage the nail.

Do not use your nails as a tool, such as opening pop cans. Doing so can cause damage, like chipping, splitting, or lifting of the nail bed.

Protect your nails from water. Too much water exposure can weaken your nails, causing them to split, peel, or break. To prevent this, wear gloves when cleaning or washing dishes, and make sure to moisturize after hand washing.

Trim toenails regularly. Keeping them short will minimize the risk of trauma and injury.

When toenails are thick and difficult to cut, soak your feet in warm salt water. Mix one teaspoon of salt per pint of water and soak for 5 to 10 minutes.

Avoid “digging out” ingrown toenails, especially if they are infected and sore. If you are suffering from an ingrown toenail, see a dermatologist for treatment.

Wear shoes that fit properly. Also alternate which pair of shoes you wear each day.

Wear flip flops at the pool and in public showers. This reduces the risk of infections caused by a fungus that can get in your toenails.

If your nails change, swell, or cause pain, schedule an appointment because these can be signs of serious nail problems. If you have diabetes or poor circulation, it’s especially important to seek treatment for any nail problems.

Read more at: https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/nail-care-secrets/basics/healthy-nail-tips

02/18/2026

Skin Changes During Pregnancy

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Now that you are pregnant, your body will go through several changes, including your skin. You may see changes such as a sudden glow on your face or pinkish, reddish streaks on your stomach. Not every pregnant woman will experience all the same skin changes.

Mask of Pregnancy

“Mask of Pregnancy” is also referred to as Melasma and chloasma. Melasma causes dark splotchy spots on your face. These spots most commonly appear on your forehead and cheeks and are a result of increased pigmentation.

When you become pregnant your body produces more hormones, which causes an increase in pigmentation. Nearly 50% of pregnant women show some signs of the “Mask of Pregnancy.” These skin changes should fade after your baby is born. The good news is skin condition doesn’t cause cancer or turn into cancer. But there are skin cancers that look similar to Melasma, so if you suspect is something more than Melasma, see Dr. Woofter for a definitive diagnosis.

To prevent “Mask of Pregnancy” from happening to you, you should wear a good sunscreen that is at least SPF 30 whenever you plan on being outside. You can also wear your favorite ball cap to protect your face from the sun. Your skin is extra sensitive, and exposure to the sun increases your chances of these dark spots showing up on your face.

Read more at: https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-health-wellness/skin-changes/

02/17/2026

Benefits To Washing Makeup Off At Night

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6 Key things to remember about leaving your makeup on:

Your Pores Will Become Clogged and You Will Breakout
Your Complexion Will Appear Dull
Your Skin Will Look Older
Your Skin Will Look and Feel Dry
Your Skin Will Become Irritated
You Risk Eye Infection

1. During the day, your makeup acts like a magnet holding onto pollution, oils, dirt, and dead skin. Leaving all that on your face overnight is like an open invitation for bacteria, clogged pores, breakouts, and blackheads. Even if you’re someone who wears non-comedogenic makeup, it can still clog your pores and cause acne if left on the skin overnight. If large pores are a concern of yours, sleeping in makeup certainly won’t help! Dirt/makeup left in the pores will make them more noticeable and appear instantly larger.

2. Sleeping in makeup interferes with the natural shedding or exfoliation process of the skin. All that dirt and debris trap dead skin cells on the surface overnight, leaving skin rough, dull, and lackluster. And that can oftentimes then lead us to putting on even more makeup the next day to get that glow back with some extra bronzer or contouring.

3. At night our skin goes through a natural recovery process, working to repair itself from any damage experienced throughout the day. Not taking your makeup off will age you because makeup mixed with dirt and pollution that builds on the skin can hinder its ability to successfully renew itself at night. And this is what can cause premature aging. It can also lead to a breakdown of collagen in the skin. And when collagen is not being produced properly, your skin loses firmness and may begin aging faster than it’s supposed to.

4. Leftover makeup residue can prevent the absorption of skincare products by creating a barrier between your skin and any products you are putting on top of it. So that means not properly removing all your makeup prevents any beneficial ingredients in your nightly routine from penetrating the skin's surface.

5. Makeup often contains ingredients that irritate the skin like dyes and perfumes. When left on the skin for long periods of time, these irritants can cause inflammation, irritation and redness. And again, that can sometimes lead to applying even more makeup the next day to cover it up.

6. Leaving your eye makeup on overnight can lead to eye infection and irritation. Just as bad, a stye can form from mascara clogging glands connected to your eyelashes. Your eyelids are extremely thin and sensitive, so make sure to treat them with care.

The bottom line is removing your makeup is very important. Even if you're super tired, wash your face before heading to bed — your skin will definitely thank you later.

Read more at: https://www.dermalogica.com/blogs/living-skin/wash-off-makeup-at-night

02/16/2026

10 Skin Care Tips

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These general skin care tips can benefit just about everyone!

1. Apply sunscreen every day before going outdoors.
2. Check your skin for signs of skin cancer.
3. Don’t smoke.
4. Apply a self-tanner if you like looking tanned.
5. Use skin care products that match your skin’s needs.
6. Resist the urge to scrub your skin clean.
7. Gently wash your face.
8. Wash your face when waking, before bed and after sweating.
9. Stress less.
10. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Woofter if you notice any changes in your skin.

Read more at: https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/routine/healthier-looking-skin

02/12/2026

BBL Laser Treatment

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BBL, or BroadBand Light, is a high intensity light therapy used in the treatment of skin irregularities such as redness, discoloration, wrinkles, fine lines, sun spots and much more.

BBL laser treatment involves the application of visible and infrared light to treat areas of the skin affected by aging, sun damage or other complexion issues. The BBL device sends controlled amounts of heat to damaged skin, which triggers the body’s natural healing response. In turn, the production of collagen and elastin are increased, promoting younger, healthy-looking skin. By exposing the skin cells to a controlled trauma, the body is signaled to remove damaged cells and build new ones. When performed properly, the laser does not cause further wounding or lasting scarring of the skin.

BBL can be used to treat any area of the body. It is most commonly used to treat sun damaged skin and is therefore most often used on sun exposed areas such as the face, neck, shoulders, chest, arms, hands, legs and feet.

Call our office to schedule your BBL Laser Treatment performed by Dr. Woofter. (740)587-0778

Read more at: https://sciton.com/patients/forever-young-bbl/

02/11/2026

How To Care For Dry, Cracked Heels

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It’s easy for the skin on your feet to become dry and cracked, especially in colder months. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to treat dry, cracked heels at home and prevent them from coming back.

To care for dry, cracked heels, follow these tips:

• Limit baths and showers to 5-10 minutes. Bathing for too long can dry out the skin, making dry, cracked heels worse. Be gentle when blotting your skin dry with a towel.
• Use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser. This will help your feet retain their natural oils.
• Moisturize within 5 minutes of bathing. Look for a moisturizing cream that contains 10-25% urea, alpha hydroxy acid, or salicylic acid, and apply it to your heels immediately after bathing while your skin is still damp and whenever your heels feel dry to lock in moisture.
• Before bed, apply plain petroleum jelly. Consider wearing socks at night to avoid getting grease on your bedding.
• Protect your heels. During the day, apply a liquid bandage over the cracks in your heels to create a protective barrier, which can help reduce pain, speed up healing, and stop germs from entering your skin.
• Wear the proper shoes. If you have dry, cracked heels, avoid open-heeled shoes, such as flip flops or slingbacks, shoes that are worn down, or shoes that don’t fit properly.

Sometimes, cracked heels are caused by a medical condition, such as diabetes. If your dry, cracked heels are severe or do not improve after following these tips, call our office to schedule an appointment.

Read more at: https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics/dry/dry-heels

02/10/2026

Lip Filler Overview

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Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected beneath the skin to restore lost volume, smooth lines and soften creases, or enhance facial contours. More than 1 million men and women annually choose this popular facial rejuvenation treatment, which can be a cost-effective way to look younger without surgery or downtime.

While dermal fillers are casually known as “wrinkle fillers,” they can do much more than just smooth out wrinkles, although they are excellent at this too! Here are a few of the common issues dermal fillers can help address:

• Smooth out lines around nose and mouth (a.k.a. marionette lines, smile lines, and parentheses)
• Enhance & restore volume to sunken cheeks or temples
• Diminish vertical lip lines
• Plump & enhance the lips
• Smooth out a chin crease
• Improve symmetry among facial features

Fillers are made with Hyaluronic Acid (HA), which is a naturally occurring substance that is already found in your skin. It helps keep skin plump and hydrated. HA fillers are typically soft and gel-like. The results are temporary, lasting 6 to 12 months or longer before the body gradually and naturally absorbs the particles. Most HA fillers are infused with lidocaine to help minimize discomfort during and after treatment. FDA approved HA fillers include:

Restylane® Restylane® Lyft Restylane® Silk Restylane® Kysse Restylane® Countour

Read more at: https://www.americanboardcosmeticsurgery.org/procedure-learning-center/non-surgical/injectable-fillers-guide/

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It’s only natural to want to look your best. So when it comes to your skin, you’ll do all you can to keep a youthful, healthy look – especially when time and the environment begin to take their toll. Fortunately, there are more options than ever for seriously improving the quality of your skin. And for people in our area, it’s easy to find trusted medical care to help you get the exact results you’re looking for. Dr. Melinda J. Woofter is one of the few MDs in our area who is board-certified in dermatology. With years of experience and training in both internal and dermatologic medicine, Dr. Woofter offers you a rare level of expertise as a physician and a skin specialist. If you’re ready to get advanced treatment to enhance your skin, you owe it to yourself to get specialized, dedicated care. You owe yourself a visit with Dr. Melinda Woofter