2020

Why Should You See A Dermatologist?

6 October 2020
 Categories: , Blog

If you have some sort of skin issue that you think you may need to get examined, you may wonder exactly what a dermatologist does. A dermatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin conditions. They have the training and knowhow to diagnose, test, and treat skin conditions. Below you will find a list of several conditions that dermatologists frequently treat.  Scar Revision Sometimes the scars that your body produces to heal itself are not the best looking. Read More …

Dry, Patchy Skin On Your Face? What You Need To Do

30 July 2020
 Categories: , Blog

Dry patches of skin on your face can be caused by a number of things. Age can cause these areas to appear, as can too much sun. These areas may fade and then others may appear elsewhere on your face, or they may go away during different times of the year. If you have dry skin patches on your face, but they aren't going away at all or they appear raised or discolored, see a dermatologist to be sure it isn't a precancerous spot. Read More …

Why Is Mohs Surgery a Preferred Treatment for Skin Cancer?

23 June 2020
 Categories: , Blog

Mohs surgery is a surgical method used to treat skin cancer. It is usually done in either an operating room or in a physician's office that has a lab nearby. When this procedure is performed, layers of the cancerous skin are removed surgically and then studied under a microscope. The process is repeated until no cancerous skin cells remain in the skin. Many skin cancer patients prefer to have this type of treatment instead of going through chemotherapy and radiation to get rid of skin cancer. Read More …

Reasons To See Your Dermatologist

4 June 2020
 Categories: , Blog

If you ran to the dermatologist every time you suffered a pimple or had a new freckle appear, you might as well camp out in their parking lot. While you may not want to go into see your dermatologist for every little thing, like the ones mentioned here, you do want to make sure you see them when it is important or helpful to do so. Here are some examples of times when you should go in to see the dermatologist:  Read More …

Don’t Remove A Mole At Home: It’s Too Dangerous

11 March 2020
 Categories: , Blog

A mole is a common skin condition that is often harmless. So naturally, people sometimes head to their local pharmacy or organic grocer and purchase a bunch of ingredients for the purpose of removing the mole on their own. This idea might sound harmless, but it's always best for a medical professional to remove these growths.  Some Moles are Dangerous Overwhelmingly, moles are more of a cosmetic issue than one that is detrimental to your health. Read More …