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Got itchy, scaly skin?

Posted on October 19, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Eczema is a very common condition.  It can occur from infancy through old age.  Nearly 40% of children with eczema will clear  by adulthood. Textbook lesions are red, scaly and crusted—sometimes with scratch marks.  Diaper area is usually clear.  Places … Continue reading →

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Blood pressure, a “high score” is not good.

Posted on October 4, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

I wish high blood pressure caused pain.  Not much pain, just enough to compel patients to seek help and to be compliant with medication. Diagnosis: For children BP is checked on a chart by gender, age and height.  Childhood obesity is rampant, so I … Continue reading →

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Is the (pharmaceutical) grass greener?

Posted on September 24, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Is newer or more expensive better? I do not necessarily think so.  While in training I was given the advice to not be the first physician prescribing a drug, nor the last.  There is some wisdom in that.  Our society … Continue reading →

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Vaginal bleeding. . . not routine dinner conversation. . .

Posted on September 22, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

I am asked routinely how to help decrease vaginal bleeding.   Every woman bleeds a different amount.  It is only concerning when it becomes a social problem or when the amount changes significantly.    When a teen starts to have a … Continue reading →

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Pelvic pain in women

Posted on September 18, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

I care for a lot of women.  Many present with pelvic pain.  This is a challenging diagnosis because symptoms and signs are vague and hard to tease out.  I was taught to always rule out the urgent life-threatening conditions first. Ectopic … Continue reading →

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Erectile dysfunction

Posted on August 27, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

I see many male patients who feel like they are underperforming in the bedroom. Anything limiting blood flow to the penis can cause impotence, now called erectile dysfunction. The most common conditions include cigarette smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure, alcoholism, drug … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be taking hormonal contraception. . . .other than contraception.

Posted on August 25, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

I had a patient today who has menstrual migraines. . . and has had her tubes tied. We discussed starting her on hormonal contraception for noncontraceptives reasons. I reviewed the ACOG (American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology) 2010 bulletin on noncontraceptive … Continue reading →

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Rashes. . . . mysteries I love to solve.

Posted on August 20, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

My non-medical friends are horrified when they see my delight with rashes.  I have given a dermatology talk to medical students monthly for 10 years: dermatology 101.  One common rash is contact dermatitis.  There are two kinds:  1.  irritant–which is … Continue reading →

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Swimmer’s ear, nothing that a swimmer wants.

Posted on July 25, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

“Ow!  My ear hurts.”  I heard that four times last week.  It is swimming season here in Wichita and swimmers ear and pools go hand-in-hand.   The story is usually. . . one-sided ear pain, tender-to-touch ear, hurts to chew AND … Continue reading →

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Family medicine. My career choice.

Posted on July 25, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

I love stories.  I always have.  My parents instilled in me a desire to do my personal best, be self-sufficient (read that: financially independent) and to explore my passions.    I chose Northwestern University in Chicago (2000 miles from my hometown) … Continue reading →

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