Medical Reviewer

Michael Bair, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Certified · Primary care
PA school: University of Nebraska Medical Center (IPAP)
Former Pararescueman (PJ), U.S. Air Force

He reviews Scrub-Dub's health content before it publishes. When his name is on an article, the claims have been checked for medical accuracy.

Michael Bair, PA-C, Scrub-Dub Medical Reviewer
Certified Physician Assistant•University of Nebraska Medical Center•USAF Pararescue Veteran•Primary Care•Scrub-Dub Medical Reviewer•
Background

From combat medicine to primary care

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Training pipeline

Full paramedic certification

PJs go through one of the longest and most demanding training pipelines in the U.S. military. As part of the pipeline, students obtain their full paramedic certification (NREMT-P).

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U.S. Air Force

Pararescueman (PJ), U.S. Air Force

Mike spent years as a PJ, providing emergency medical care on rescue missions. The work gave him a practical understanding of what skin goes through in tough conditions.

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PA school

University of Nebraska Medical Center

After his service, Mike completed PA school at UNMC through the military's Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP).

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Today

Practicing PA in primary care

He sees patients and knows what real people are actually dealing with. In primary care, that includes dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and the chronic scalp buildup that keeps coming back even when patients follow their treatment plan.

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Scrub-Dub

Medical reviewer

Mike had seen enough stubborn scalp buildup in the clinic that a simple mechanical tool made immediate sense to him. Today he reviews every health article on scrub-dub.com. If a claim isn't supported, it doesn't run under his name.

What he checks

Medical content review

Mike reviews scrub-dub.com health content for:

  • Accuracy of health claims
  • Safe guidance for people with active skin conditions
  • Clear framing of when to see a provider vs. manage at home
His byline

Content he's reviewed

Evidence

The Science

The clinical evidence behind mechanical scalp and body exfoliation, study by study.

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Does a scalp massager help hair growth?

A PA explains what the research actually shows, and what it doesn't.

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All reviewed articles

Every health article on this site carries his review. Browse the full library by topic.

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Health content on this site is informational, not medical advice. If you have a diagnosed skin condition, talk to your provider before changing your routine. See the research behind every claim →