Any type of skin scarring can interfere with your self-confidence, especially if it’s on your face or in an obvious area of your body. If you’ve sustained a skin injury, such as a burn or laceration (cut), have had surgery, or have outbreaks of acne, you know that a skin scar can cause more than […]
Children’s Skin Center
How Can Pediatric Dermatology Benefit Your Child’s Skin Health?
Healthy skin matters for people of all ages— all the more so for children. While there are basic strategies you can employ to keep your child’s skin healthy and beautiful, there is no substitute for working with a pediatric dermatologist. A pediatric dermatologist is essentially your go-to expert for the treatment of the full range […]
7 Tips for Choosing a Skin Doctor
While some skin conditions can be treated with creams or medications sold over the counter, you do need to see a skin doctor (dermatologist) if what you have can lead to extensive scarring or permanent skin damage, if it covers a large part of your body, or if you think it indicates a potentially serious […]
Why You Should Get a Dermatologist’s Advice for Teenagers’ Skin Care
It is estimated that up to 85% of American teens struggle with acne. When it becomes severe, acne can cause permanent facial scarring – which is why acne warrants professional treatment by a pediatric dermatologist. Plus, a pediatric skin doctor helps teens and children with much more than just acne. Let’s talk about why it […]
Tips for Preventing Teen Acne from Developing
For many teens, acne is not only an annoying reality but an embarrassing one. It causes them to feel awkward and self-conscious. As a result, they skip trying out for their favorite sports and participating in school activities. Acne develops due to an interplay of multiple factors, which include bacteria, inflammation, excess oil production (due […]
