What is Hair Removal?
What is Laser Hair Removal? Laser Hair Removal is a quick, non-invasive way to permanently reduce unwanted hair. How does the treatment work? The area to be treated is cleansed and shaved. A topical...
View ArticleAcne Scars
Acne Scars and Acne Scarring Acne is a common condition that affects most people at some point in their lives. For reasons that are not understood some people develop severe acne that leads to...
View ArticleDetecting Skin Cancer
Often, the first sign of melanoma is a change in the size, shape, color, or feel of an existing mole. Most melanomas have a black or blue-black area. Melanoma also may appear as a new mole. It may be...
View ArticleLyme Disease
Lyme Disease is caused by a bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, and can affect the skin, heart, and nervous system. The prevalence of Lyme Disease is increasing and most commonly affects people 5-19 and...
View ArticleBrown Recluse Spider Bites
As the holidays approach and we pull out our winter clothes and annual decorations, remember to watch carefully for brown recluse spiders. These little pests like to hide undisturbed in dark, dry,...
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Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy-vine Getting out into the yard after a long winter can be exciting and invigorating but a lot of work. With a wet spring, weeds and vines have grown amuck, so clearing these areas is often a...
View ArticleMelanoma
As rates of other cancers seem to be on the decline, the rates of malignant melanoma are on the rise. It is now the most common cancer among people 25-29 years old. A majority of new melanomas are...
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Sunscreen Facts
With summer upon us, it’s time once again to think about sun protection as you head to the pool or the picnic. But think twice before you pick up any old bottle of sunscreen. All sunscreens are not...
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“Wear Blue” for Men’s Health Month
“Wear Blue” is a national campaign that encourages everyone to wear something blue or a blue ribbon to show support for men’s health initiatives and to remember the many men that have died due to...
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Tinea Versicolor: A Common Skin Rash
Tinea Versicolor (TV) is a common skin rash. It is caused by yeast, which we all have on our skin. When this yeast overgrows, then a rash can occur. It is not an infection and you cannot give or catch...
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UV Safety Month
UV Safety Month July is National UV Safety Month. Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States? Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun are the main cause of skin...
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What is the largest organ in the human body?
What is the largest organ in the human body? Do you know what the largest organ is in the human body? Here is your hint: it is the one you can see most easily. That’s right, it is the skin! The skin is...
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What is the UV Index?
The Ultraviolet (UV) Index, developed in 1994 by the National Weather Service (NWS) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), helps us minimize overexposure to UV radiation, which can possibly...
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Sunburns
Winter has thawed, spring has sprung, and summer is here. The enticing warm rays of sunshine create such excitement, that many times sun protection is often forgotten, ignored, or not reapplied. The...
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Wear your sunscreen!
Wearing a sunscreen each day helps prevent the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation from reaching the skin. Two types of ultraviolet radiation, UVA and UVB, can damage the skin. It can cause your skin to...
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What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that is characterized by scaly, red patches of skin. The patches can vary in severity, with some people only seeing the patches in a few places and others...
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Psoriasis Awareness Month
Psoriasis Awareness Month: Psoriasis isn’t contagious but awareness is! Every August, the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) sponsors Psoriasis Awareness Month. This entire month is dedicated to...
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Are there different types of psoriasis?
Yes there are different types. Below are forms of psoriasis: Plaque- This is the most common form. It typically has inflamed skin lesions with white scales on top. Guttate- It will look like small...
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Wear your hats and sunglasses!
We all know that we should wear a zinc-bases sunscreen everyday…..but don’t forget about hats and sunglasses too! Not only will you look great wearing them, but they can protect your face and eyes...
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September: National Healthy Aging Month
September is the annual Healthy Aging Month. This is the time when Americans, nationwide, are reminded to focus on the positive aspects of growing older. This can include taking personal...
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