Jimmy Buffett’s Death Raises Skin Cancer Awareness

Gina Weir, MD is a board certified dermatologist who has been practicing in Lincoln for the past 10 years. She loves all aspects of medical dermatology, but especially enjoys skin cancer detection/removal, minor cyst and lipoma removal, and management of psoriasis and...

My Melanoma Story

One of our patients sent us a letter to tell their melanoma story.  This is a story of how Dr. Weir saved their life. My melanoma story starts with my Dad My melanoma story starts with my Dad.  He had a history of melanoma, so I have been seeing a dermatologist every...

Let There Be Light!

Did you know that light can be used as a safe and effective treatment for conditions that cause itchy and irritated skin? Safe and Effective Phototherapy is often considered a first-line treatment for many autoimmune skin diseases.  It is effective in treating skin...

Prevent Melasma Today for Better Skin Tomorrow

Do you struggle with worsening pigmentation on your face or neck every spring/summer? You may have a skin condition called melasma, also know as ‘chloasma’ or ‘pregnancy mask”. Now is the best time of year to start thinking about prevention, and if necessary,...
What is Causing My Rash?  The Challenge of Allergic Contact Dermatitis.

What is Causing My Rash? The Challenge of Allergic Contact Dermatitis.

Do you have a rash that is red and itchy? Or do you also have blisters, fissures, scaling, tenderness and burning sensation on your skin? You may have Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD); a rash that results from your skin touching a substance that you are allergic to....