Jul 11, 2018 | dermatology, Dry Skin, Eczema, Specialist
Eczema is a broad term that affects a broad audience. Eczema is an umbrella term made up of a number of specific conditions that all cause the skin to be red, itchy, and inflamed. The National Eczema Association reports that over 30 million Americans suffer from...
Jun 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
It’s finally summer, which means emerging from the indoor cocoon and embracing the warm weather outside. People are walking, hiking, swimming, and going on trips. But all of the quintessential summer activities involve sun exposure, and with skin cancer diagnoses on...
Jul 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
As temperatures rise, not only are we spending more time outdoors, but we’re spending more time exposed to biting insects. Some bites are fairly harmless, while others can be pretty dangerous. How do you know when to see a dermatologist if a bite is harmful?...
Jun 26, 2017 | dermatology, Skin Cancer
Sun protection is crucial in prevention of skin cancer and aging changes. Use sunscreen daily with SPF 15 or more and UVA blockers (it will say on the bottle whether it is a UVA blocker, most are). For recreational or work exposure in bright sun use SPF 30. Apply 1x...
May 30, 2017 | dermatology, Skin Cancer
Melanoma is a scary, harmful cancer to have. It’s important to know that when caught early, melanoma can often be cured with surgery. That being said, when treatment is delayed, it can spread underneath the skin and to other parts of the body, making it harder to...
May 23, 2017 | dermatology, Skin Cancer
Melanoma is a growing issue, with the number of new cases per year growing at a steady rate. In 2017, it is estimated that there will be 87,110 new cases of melanoma, with 9,730 deaths resulting from the cancer (National Cancer Institute). It’s the fifth most common...
May 16, 2017 | dermatology, Skin Cancer
Melanoma, also called malignant melanoma, is a cancer of the skin. It occurs when the skin cells that produce the pigments found in freckles and tans, also known as melanocytes, become cancerous. They are deemed cancerous once those cells begin to grow at an...
