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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 MD

s 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

08/07/2025

Why You Should Never Wear Makeup To Bed

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Makeup can be a healthy form of self-expression. Not to mention, it can be fun, including when holidays like Halloween roll around and face paint is part of your costume.

Yet if you’re a regular makeup wearer, you may experience some unfortunate side effects — particularly if you don’t remove it properly before bed. Sleeping in makeup is a bad idea as it can clog your pores, inflame your skin, make it dull, and create more wrinkles.

Remembering to remove makeup before you snooze is step No. 1. Step No. 2 is understanding how to do it correctly to keep your skin looking and feeling healthy.

After cleansing, rinse off any cleanser residue, then pat your skin with a towel so that some moisture remains. Avoid rubbing your skin to dry it, because this removes too much moisture.

Read more at: https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-skin/why-you-should-never-wear-makeup-to-bed-and-how-to-remove-it-properly/

08/06/2025

Hair Loss: Signs And Symptoms

August is Hair Loss Awareness Month

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Hair loss can happen for many reasons, and can happen to people of all ages. From hormone imbalances to the natural aging process, hair loss affects almost everyone at some point in their lives. There are many methods out there for dealing with hair loss, from serums to surgical procedures. Many of these methods can be time consuming, expensive, and show poor results in the end.

Signs of hair loss show up in many ways. You may notice a:

• Gradual thinning of the hair on your head
• Bald spot that grows slowly
• Receding hairline that becomes more visible with each passing year
• Widening part
• Thinner ponytail

While less hair is often the only sign of hair loss, some people develop symptoms and other signs. You may have hair loss along with:

• Burning or stinging before sudden hair loss - Some people who have alopecia areata experience this
• Intense itching, burning, and tenderness where you have hair loss - If these occur, it’s possible that you have an infection
• Scaly bald patches, often with sores or blisters that open and ooze pus - This often mean you have a fungal infection on your scalp
• Redness, swelling, and sores that may itch and leak pus - A condition called folliculitis decalvans can cause this
• Scaly patches of psoriasis on your scalp - Most people who have psoriasis get it on their scalp at some time, and this can cause temporary hair loss

Read more at: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/insider/begin

08/05/2025

Top 6 Summer Skin Tips

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1. Exfoliate for clearer, smoother skin
What it does: Exfoliation removes dead, dulling skin debris to prevent congestion and improve hydration from toners and moisturizers.

When: Perform in the mornings prior to toner, moisturizer, SPF and make-up application. Tip: Make-up will last longer on an exfoliated skin!

Don’t forget: After you exfoliate, follow a hydrating body cream to seal in moisture, and always shield freshly exfoliated skin with an SPF (as recommended by the FDA).

2. Keep skin hydrated
How: Up your regimen’s level of hydration with intensive masques, perfect for use one to two times a week. Boosters are a great fit, working best when layered underneath a moisturizer. Toners are a refreshing moisturizer prep, working to even out skin porosity. Tip: Refresh with a revitalizing toner spritz at your desk, in the car, at the gym, on the plane!

3. Make friends with H20
Why: Higher temperatures and more time outdoors leads to internal dehydration, which can result in headaches and dizzy spells!

What you can do: Eight 8-ounce glasses of plain, filtered water every day help maintain critical moisture balance of the body and skin, and assist in detoxification. Tip: If you drink caffeinated beverages, you must triple the amount of water you drink!

4. When in doubt, apply (and reapply!)
Why: It’s not enough to just apply sunscreen. You must apply enough, and apply frequently. Studies indicate that most people do not apply nearly as much daylight protection as they should.

How much: A teaspoon for the face. For the body, about as much as would fill a shot glass.

How often: Re-apply every two hours. Tip: Stay out of the midday sun from mid-morning to late afternoon whenever you can.

5. Soothe over-exposed skin
What: You forgot the sunscreen, didn’t apply enough, or got caught in a sunny spell.

What’s next: Unfortunately, the damage is done, but you don’t have to suffer in pain! Super-soothing botanicals and cooling gels can help prevent peeling and reduce redness and inflammation.

How: Apply cooling balms generously over-exposed skin, preferably at the first sight of a pink glow.

Prevent: One blistering sunburn doubles your risk of Melanoma -- remember to get a yearly skin exam by a doctor and perform a self-examination once a month to detect early warning signs of Carcinomas and Malignant Melanoma. Look for a new growth or any skin change.

6. Repair and treat sun damage
What causes skin damage: UV light causes photoaging in the form of brown spots, coarse skin and wrinkles, whether you have burned your skin or not. When sunlight comes in contact with skin a cascade of damage results (including the stripping of barrier lipids) causing inflammation, production of reactive oxygen molecules that affect healthy cell growth, and stimulation of collagen destructing enzymes.

What to do: A tan may be a popular summer look, but it indicates damage. Bombard your skin with age-fighting ingredients to help undo any damage that may occur, and to further protect it from the aging effects of UV.

Read more at: https://www.dermalogica.com/blogs/living-skin/top-6-summer-skin-tips

08/04/2025

Psoriasis Overview

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August is Psoriasis Awareness Month

This condition develops when the body makes skin cells too quickly, causing skin cells to pile up and form visible patches or spots on the skin.

The Psoriatic rash typically presents as thick, red patches of skin with a covering of silvery scales. These patches can be dry, itchy, and sore. The rash can develop anywhere, but it often affects the elbows and knees.

Psoriasis starts as small, red bumps, which grow bigger and form scales. The skin appears thick but may bleed easily if you pick or rub off the scales. Rashes may itch and skin may become cracked and painful. Nails may form pits, thicken, crack, and become loose.

When your skin is itchy or inflamed, it can cause intense discomfort. People with all types of Psoriasis typically have at least one of the following symptoms:
1. itchy, sore, or burning patches on the skin
2. red patches of skin, with silvery spots
3. small red spots on the skin
4. dry, cracked skin
5. changes in the nails
6. painful and swollen joints

Read more at: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/psoriasis/what/symptoms

07/31/2025

7 Rosacea Skin Care Tips

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The right rosacea skin care routine can help you feel more comfortable while managing your symptoms.

Follow these tips:

Choose rosacea friendly skin care products
Test skin care products and makeup before applying them to your face
Cleanse your face twice a day — very gently
Moisturize after cleansing
Protect your skin from the sun year-round
Be gentle with your skin
Use makeup if desired

Making these tips a part of your skin care routine can help you take better care of your rosacea-prone skin.

Read more at: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/rosacea/triggers/tips

07/30/2025

Fragrance Allergy In Cosmetics And Skin Care Products

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It is now estimated that there are over 5,000 fragrances being used today. As a result, exposure to fragrances are on the rise. Many dermatologists believe this is causing an increase in fragrance allergy. Frequency of sensitization to fragrance allergens is now seen in 1-4% of the general population, and 8-15% of contact dermatitis patients. Fragrances are the cosmetic ingredients most likely to cause allergic contact dermatitis. They account for 30-45% of allergic reactions in cosmetics.

Clinically, the main skin sites affected by fragrance related allergic contact dermatitis are the face, neck, hands and axillae (underarms). For patients with contact dermatitis in whom fragrance sensitivity is suspected, patch testing is the standard diagnostic tool.1 A dermatologist or allergist can perform patch testing.

Once you have been diagnosed with fragrance allergy, or even suspect you are fragrance sensitive, it is important to avoid all fragranced products. This can be difficult in that many cosmetic and skin care products that are labeled "unscented" or even "fragrance free" may still contain fragrance components, sometimes called masking fragrances. The purpose of a masking fragrance is to cover up any offensive odors that may naturally occur in a product. In recent years some personal care products such as lotions and soaps have been marketed as being "unscented" or "fragrance free" yet they contain herbal ingredients or oils from botanicals. Offending allergens include rose oil, vanilla, and sweet almond oil.

Finding truly fragrance free personal care products can be challenging. In a recent study of 179 shampoos, 170 contained fragrance. Of the nine that did not contain fragrance, four contained potential allergens related to fragrance including botanical extracts and benzyl alcohol. Consulting with an allergist can be helpful in identifying fragrance allergy, understanding fragrance allergy, and selecting the right fragrance free soaps, shampoos, lotions and other personal care items.

Read more at: https://www.vanicream.com/skin-basics/fragrance-allergy

07/29/2025

What Are Birthmarks?

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A Birthmark is a skin abnormality that’s present when, or develops soon after, a baby is born.

Birthmarks come in many shapes and colors. You may see a flat or raised mark. It may be the size of a pinhead or cover a large area of your child’s skin or fall somewhere in between. A Birthmark can be pink, red, tan, brown, or any other color. Some may look like a bruise while others look like a stain on the skin.

Some Birthmarks are common. It’s estimated that between 3% and 10% of babies are born with a type of Birthmark called a hemangioma. Other Birthmarks, such as port-wine stain, are less common.

One thing that most Birthmarks have in common is that they’re harmless. Yet, if you see a Birthmark on your child’s skin, it’s wise to have Dr. Woofter examine it because what you think is a Birthmark could be the first sign of a skin disease. It’s also possible that your baby has a harmless Birthmark that will grow quickly and seeing a Birthmark grow quickly can be scary. Knowing this will happen and learning what to watch for can help put your mind at ease.

By making an appointment with Dr. Woofter or a Pediatrician as soon as you notice the Birthmark, you’ll know what to expect as they can also tell you whether treatment is recommended, be it a Birthmark or skin condition.

Read more at: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/birthmarks-overview

07/28/2025

What Is Sensitive Skin?

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Sensitive skin can be defined as the occurrence of unpleasant skin reactions (burning, pain, pruritus and tingling sensations) in response to stimuli that normally should not provoke these sensations. It can affect all areas of the body, especially the face. Sensitive skin can be easily irritated by environmental triggers. These triggers can cause general skin discomfort such as tightness, tingling, and itchiness. Those with otherwise normal skin can experience skin sensitivity if the skin barrier is disrupted by an aggressor, such as harsh ingredients applied to the skin. Others can have sensitive skin as a result of symptoms associated with an underlying skin condition such as eczema, atopic dermatitis or psoriasis.

Those with sensitive skin often experience skin reactions such as:

• Redness
• Dryness
• Rashes
• Breakouts
• Increased sensitivity to the sun

Factors that contribute to sensitive skin:

• Gender
• Age
• Fair skin, susceptible to sunburn
• Environmental and external factors
• Sun exposure
• Exposure to air pollution

Read more at: https://www.laroche-posay.us/skincare-tips-and-advice/sensitive-skin/sensitive-skin-reactions-what-causes-sensitive-skin.html

07/24/2025

Sunburn & Your Skin

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The Facts. The Risks. What You Can Do.

Sunburn hurts you in more ways than just one! The danger of a sunburn goes far beyond any short-term pain, redness and discomfort, because after the sunburn fades, the lasting damage remains.

Sunburn accelerates skin aging and is a leading cause in the majority of cases of Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) and Malignant Melanoma (MM). Sunburn is bad news, but the good news is that it’s totally preventable and the best time to start is today.

It’s easy to reduce your risk of sunburn, which can lead to skin cancer by practicing sun safety:

- Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher (applied generously and evenly every 2 hours or after sweating or swimming
- Seek shade or covering when possible
- Wear protective clothing including a wide-brim hat
- Say NO to indoor tanning beds
- Perform monthly skin self-exams

Read more at: https://www.skincancer.org/risk-factors/sunburn/

07/23/2025

Your Lips Need SPF, Too!

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Did you know that skin cancer can develop on your lips?

The leading risk factor for lip cancer is ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. Tanning beds contribute, too. Men get more lip cancers than women, perhaps because they work outdoors more and don’t use lip balms with SPF protection as often as women do. Pigments with minerals or iron oxides in colored lipsticks may also help protect lips from the sun.

The key, as with all skin cancers, is to detect lip cancer early, when it is usually curable and has the lowest chance of disfiguring your smile. Since it is a highly visible location that you often see in a mirror, it’s easy to look for anything new, changing or unusual on your lips. If a spot is crusty and not healing, don’t assume it’s just chapped lips or a cold sore. Have Dr. Woofter check it out!

Applying a lip balm with SPF 30+ and a wide brimmed hat will help protect you from the harmful UV rays.

Read more at: https://www.skincancer.org/blog/ask-the-expert-what-will-help-me-feel-less-nervous-about-my-lip-cancer/

07/22/2025

How To Eat For Healthy Skin

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What constitutes a healthy diet has to be one of the greatest enigmas in medicine. Food is more abundant in the United States than ever; yet, diet-related disease is rampant as evidenced by the dramatic increase in obesity.

It is well recognized that certain nutrients are essential for skin health. These include Vitamins A, C, and E. It has also been suggested that these nutrients are best consumed as foods, rather than supplement pills. What foods should be recommended?

• Vitamin A is an antioxidant necessary for gene transcription and immune function that can be obtained by eating 2/3 cup of carrots daily.
• Vitamin C, necessary for collagen production and immune function, is a water-soluble antioxidant best consumed by eating one raw tomato daily.
• Vitamin E, the fat-soluble skin antioxidant, can be obtained by eating one-half avocado daily.

One of the current diet challenges affecting the United States is the consumption of too many calories and not enough antioxidants. This makes it challenging to get adequate antioxidants while minimizing caloric consumption, but it can be accomplished.

• One half-cup of dried blueberries contains 13,427 antioxidants, including anthocyanidin and quercetin.
• One raw apple with skin contains 8,000 phytochemicals.
• One slice of watermelon provides the daily allowance of lycopene
• One-half avocado provides the daily allowance of lutein/zeaxanthin, which are important water-soluble antioxidants.

Read more at: https://www.dermatologytimes.com/view/how-to-eat-for-healthy-skin

07/21/2025

Dry Skin Relief

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Dry skin can flake, itch, crack, and even bleed. To help relieve dry skin, Dr. Woofter offers these tips:
15. Keep baths and showers short. Use warm, not hot water, and a mild cleanser. Gently pat the skin dry.
16. Apply moisturizer after getting out of the bath or shower. Ointments and creams tend to be more effective than lotions.
17. Read ingredients on skin care products. Deodorant soaps, alcohol-based toners, and products that contain fragrance can irritate dry, sensitive skin.
18. Use a humidifier to add much-needed moisture to the air.
19. Wear soft fabrics that breathe, such as 100% cotton. If you want to wear wool and other rough fabrics, wear a soft fabric underneath.
20. Don’t skimp on hand washing, which can remove harmful bacteria and viruses. If you need to wash your hands frequently, hand sanitizers are a good alternative.
21. Apply hand cream after each hand washing. If more relief is needed, dab petroleum jelly on your hands before bed. If your hands are frequently immersed in water, wear waterproof gloves to help protect them.

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

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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