While ensuring your baby has everything they need to develop and grow properly, you may be wondering about one aspect of their health, which is skin health. Just like teens and adults, babies can also suffer from skin issues, and certain conditions start being apparent before they reach the age of six. Common skin conditions […]
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Cosmetic Dermatology Procedures Offered for Teens
The teenage years are among the most stressful when it comes to matters of the skin. Fluctuating hormones due to puberty and the stress of school and sports performance, as well as peer pressure at school can wreak havoc on your child’s skin. The best thing you can give your teen who is experiencing skin […]
How a Dermatologist Can Help Manage Vitiligo
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 […]
Dermatologist Tips to Protect You from the Sun
Did you know that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States? One in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime, and almost 10,000 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. Such harrowing figures highlight the importance of protecting your skin from the sun. Yes, […]
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 […]