Fingertip Fissures – Tips for Healthy Skin
Posted December 13, 2023Finger tip fissures, commonly known as cracked or split skin of the fingertips, can be both painful and cause functional impairment. Simple tasks such as grasping objects or buttoning a shirt may be ...
MOISTURIZERS 101
Posted November 2, 2023Dry skin is sometimes only a cosmetic issue, but many patients with dry skin complain of irritation and itching. Some develop cracks and fissures that can lead to skin infections. There is a common ...
HYALURONIC ACID: NATURE’S KEY TO HYDRATED SKIN
Posted October 13, 2023Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural substance found in the skin that helps retain moisture, keeping it plump and hydrated. Over time, the production of hyaluronic acid (along with collagen and elastin) ...
TOPICAL RETINOIDS AND ANTI-AGING
Posted September 6, 2023A recently published New York Times article discusses the benefits of over the counter Retinol products for the skin. For those who have tried retinol containing products and would like to try something ...
SUMMERTIME ITCHY RASHES, PART 2
Posted August 3, 2023We continue last month’s theme with a brief discussion of additional common itchy skin conditions that are prevalent this time of year. Bug bites: TICKS: Some may carry Lyme disease. It’s important ...
SUMMERTIME AND THE RASHES ARE ITCHY!
Posted July 6, 2023With summer’s warm weather, various irritating skin rashes occur with increase frequency. Five of the more common eruptions are noted below with brief suggestions on prevention and treatment. Tinea ...
SUN PROTECTION STARTS AT THE TOP!
Posted June 6, 2023Most men experience significant thinning of scalp hair by age 50 and two-thirds will notice hair loss by age 35. Women represent 40 percent of those with hair loss. In addition to the potential psychological ...
PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM SUN DAMAGE WHILE HAVING FUN IN THE SUN
Posted May 3, 2023MAY IS SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, over 5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year making it the most common cancer in America. Fortunately, skin ...
SUN DAMAGE: SIGNS, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT
Posted April 11, 2023Have you looked in mirror and thought that you appeared older than you feel? Many of the signs of aging are secondary to sun damage from ultraviolet rays that also cause skin cancer. While shielding ...
ARE SUPPLEMENTS FOR HAIR LOSS BENEFICIAL?
Posted March 3, 2023We’ve periodically reported on topics related to hair growth treatments including the use of low dose oral minoxidil, alopecia, and platelet rich plasma, PRP. Many patients ask about the purported ...
IMPROVE SCARS WITH LASERS
Posted February 9, 2023There is hope for improving surgical scars, biopsy scars, traumatic scars, hypertrophic scars, and keloidal scars! The redness and texture of most scars can be improved with laser treatments. At Dermatology ...
MAINTAIN A NATURAL APPEARANCE WITH COSMETIC TREATMENTS
Posted January 11, 2023Many patients are interested in cosmetic procedures but have valid concerns about the results appearing overdone, or worse, grotesque. They may have friends or family who, as a result of too much cosmetic ...