As our cold, winter weather drags on, you might be finding your hands getting drier and drier. A major cause is the lower humidity outside coupled with the dry inside heated air. Patients often complain about cracking, irritation, redness, and even scaling and bleeding. But, this doesn’t have to be the case. Here are four tips […]
Medical Dermatology
Controlling that Dreaded Acne
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that causes whiteheads, blackheads, or red bumps, and usually appears on the face, forehead, chest, upper back, and shoulders. There are a few main factors that can contribute to acne: excess oil production; pores that get clogged by oil and/or dead skin cells; bacteria on the skin; excess hormonal […]
Head to Toe Skin Check
Oh, that must just be a bump from acne, right? At least, that is what one of my patients thought. That is until I had to tell him he actually had skin cancer. Since there aren’t any obvious symptoms in its early stages, skin cancer often goes unnoticed. But, if left untreated, it can have […]
National Acne Awareness Month
June is National Acne Awareness Month. Often dismissed as a condition of adolescence, acne is much more than that. It is a medical condition that most often can be addressed with the correct treatments and medications. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), acne is the most common skin disorder in the U.S, and […]
May is Melanoma Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Did you know that melanoma skin cancer is a common form of cancer in the United States. Fortunately, it is also one of the most preventable forms of cancer and is treatable, but only if detected early. Preventing Skin Cancer Here are a few ways to prevent skin cancer: Seek the shade, especially between 10 AM and 4 PM. […]
Do you know about Sarcoidosis?
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease characterized by the formation of granulomas, tiny clumps of inflammatory cells, in different areas of the body. When the immune system goes into overdrive and too many of these clumps form, they can interfere with an organ’s structure and function. If left unchecked, chronic inflammation can lead to fibrosis, which […]
Why Go to a Dermatologist
As a dermatologist, I am a board-certified medical doctor specializing in treating conditions and diseases of the skin, hair and nails. There is no other doctor who is as knowledgeable about your skin concerns. Dermatologists go through extensive medical training, including medical school, completing a dermatology residency, and taking the comprehensive boards to become a […]
Don’t Pop that Pimple
It may seem easy to pop those pimples, but you could create more problems if you squeeze pimples yourself. You could cause: Permanent acne scars More noticeable acne More painful acne An infection Instead, we recommend using a good skin care routine at home and, for more serious outbreaks, going to a dermatologist to treat […]
Moles — harmless or a sign?
Moles are common. Almost every adult has them. Patients can have anywhere from a few to a few hundred moles on their skin, depending on skin type. Having moles in normal, but they must be monitored for changes as they can become precancerous or even cancerous. Characteristics of Benign Moles Moles can appear anywhere on […]
Looking healthy? YES. Tanning? NO!
We all want to look healthy, but no tanning; it is a very bad way to do it. Although the sun may feel good, it is not your skin’s friend. Actually, it’s your enemy. The sun produces two types of ultraviolet rays that work against you: UVA rays may help you tan, but they also […]