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• posted: Jun. 09, 2021
• Alopecia

It can be incredibly distressing when you start to lose your hair unexpectedly. Alopecia is something that affects both men and women and this autoimmune disorder causes patches of hair Read More

• posted: May 24, 2021
• Skin Cancer,  Skin Exams,  Skin Cancer Screening

When was the last time you saw a dermatologist? We’re pretty sure most people don’t know or perhaps have never stepped foot inside a dermatologist’s office; however, 1 in 5 Read More

• posted: May 06, 2021
• Rash

From coming in contact with poison ivy to dealing with a high dose of stress, there are many reasons a rash might appear. Most of the time, a rash will Read More

• posted: Apr. 19, 2021
• Bed Sores

If you or a loved one is bed-bound, one of the main concerns is bedsores, which can develop when there is persistent pressure placed on the skin for extended periods. Read More

• posted: Apr. 06, 2021
• Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis,  Atopic Dermatitis

When we think of skin disorders, we most often assume that these are problems that mostly adults deal with; however, children and teens can also deal with a wide range Read More

• posted: Mar. 23, 2021
• Skin Tag

If you’ve ever noticed a little piece of dangling skin on your body, then you’ve most likely found a skin tag. While these little growths are completely benign, they can Read More

• posted: Mar. 08, 2021
• Warts

Warts are the result of a virus known as the human papillomavirus (HPV), and they can easily be spread from one person to another through skin-to-skin contact or by sharing Read More

• posted: Feb. 19, 2021
• Dermatologist,  Mole

Worried that all those years of sunbathing have caught up with you? Do you have a family history of skin cancer? If so, these might be reasons to turn to Read More

• posted: Feb. 10, 2021
• Lupus

Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that leads to widespread inflammation and pain. Lupus can affect multiple systems and organs in the body, but the skin tends to be one of Read More

• posted: Jan. 26, 2021
• Small Painful Blisters,  Cold Sores

Cold sores are small, painful blisters that develop on the lips and around the mouth. These sores are caused by a viral infection known as herpes simplex. More specifically, Herpes Read More

• posted: Jan. 12, 2021
• Molluscum Contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that most commonly affects children under 10 years old, that causes hard, raised red bumps known as papules to develop on the skin. These Read More

• posted: Dec. 18, 2020
• Lichen Planus

Lichen planus is an autoimmune disorder that attacks both the skin and mucous membranes inside the mouth. This chronic condition causes flat, itchy reddish-purple bumps to develop on the skin Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2020
• Impetigo

Find out more about this common childhood bacterial skin infection and how to treat it. Most people don’t know what impetigo is. Maybe you haven’t even heard of it. This contagious Read More

• posted: Nov. 18, 2020
• Eczema

If you notice recurring bouts of red, scaly, itchy patches of skin then you could be dealing with eczema. Eczema refers to a variety of skin conditions that cause plaques Read More

• posted: Nov. 03, 2020
• Shingles

As kids, we dealt with that notoriously itchy rash caused by chickenpox. Unfortunately, as we get older, the same virus that caused our childhood chickenpox can also cause shingles. If Read More

• posted: Oct. 12, 2020
• Poison Ivy,  Rash,  Sumac,  Oak,  Itchy Skin

Some many conditions and problems could lead to itchy skin; however, if you’ve been exposed to poison ivy, sumac, or oak you must be able to recognize the symptoms. It’s Read More