At an average of 8 pounds and 22 square feet, your skin is the largest organ in your body. You probably don’t think of your skin as a waterproof covering, but it is. Skin guards our bodies against extreme temperatures, sunlight and even some chemicals. No wonder the skin is an extremely important organ, which […]
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Acne: When is it time to see a Dermatologist?
Acne is synonymous with hormonal teenagers; but in reality, it affects 60 million Americans – with 20% of those sufferers being adults. Acne is not necessarily a “phase” one grows out of. In fact, sometimes it pops up without warning in adulthood. Have you exhausted both time and money on over-the-counter or drugstore treatments, creams, […]
Top 5 Questions to Ask During Your Dermatology Appointment
By Rachel Frederickson, PA-C Preparing a few key questions for your next dermatology appointment can maximize your time and provide you with some useful education and skin care tips. Here are the top 5 questions to ask your dermatology provider: What do you think of this changing mole? Your dermatologist wants to know if you […]
Do I Still Need to Protect My Skin in the Winter
It doesn’t take an expert to tell you that colder winter weather can be brutal on your skin. You can feel the effects for yourself when the air loses moisture and the lack of humidity causes evaporation of the water in your skin. Winter’s the time when skin conditions like eczema, rosacea and psoriasis tend […]