Vitiligo (pronounced vit-il-EYE-go) is a skin pigmentation condition that causes patches of skin to become lighter on various areas of the body. The cause of vitiligo is still unknown, but it is believed to be associated with an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system mistakenly attacks your healthy melanocytes (cells that produce pigment). It can […]
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Can Eczema be Cured with Treatment from a Dermatologist?
According to statistics, more than 30 million people in the United States have some form of eczema. If you’re one of those people, you’re probably wondering—with the distressing symptoms that it brings, such as severe itching, dryness, burning sensation, and swelling on your skin—if there’s ever any cure for it. While there’s currently no known […]
Importance of Seeing a Dermatologist When You Notice a Mole Changing Over Time
Skin cancer is more easily cured when detected early. Whether squamous cell, basal cell carcinoma, or malignant melanoma, skin cancer treatment success improves when both patient and doctor watch for changes in this body organ, and that includes any changes in a mole. Here’s how to protect yourself. What Are Moles? Also called nevi, moles […]
How Cosmetic Dermatology Can Help with Scar Removal
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 […]
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 […]
