Patients with a chronic skin condition that results in dry, itchy patches of plaque on the surface of the skin may find themselves diagnosed by a professional with psoriasis. Psoriasis is considered a chronic skin condition that is believed to have a link with one’s immune system response. It can be managed with the help […]
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Having clear, beautiful skin is the goal of many women, but certain conditions can impact their ability to achieve this. This includes a troublesome skin concern known as melasma. Melasma occurs typically in women, but men can develop it, too. Approximately 10% of individuals who are diagnosed with melasma are men. This condition causes extensive
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For the management of psoriasis, a patient’s success depends on obtaining a quality provider who can diagnose the condition properly and provide the best modalities for long-term treatment. Psoriasis is a condition that is caused by an autoimmune disorder that causes the skin cells to grow and shed quickly on specific areas of the body.
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The hot, summer sun shouldn’t be your only reminder to lather on the sunscreen on a daily basis. Skin needs to be protected all year round, even during the fall and winter months. Fall is a great time for patients to be more mindful about ensuring they have proper sun protection. This is because sun
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Vitiligo is a condition that impacts patients at any age, of any gender, and of any ethnic group. This condition is often characterized by the loss of pigmentation of the skin. This pigmentation, known as “melanocytes,” are pigments in the skin that can die off, causing the skin to lose its natural color through the
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Dr. Lillian Soohoo has been caring for patients during the pandemic and took some time to share several COVID-related “Skin-Diseases-of-the-Month.” It’s been six months since the world came to a halt and those who could, locked themselves in their homes. Along with the new habits we’ve fallen into during COVID, I’ve noticed an interesting trend
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As we mature, women over 45 may notice the sudden development of new skin lesions on the face and body. What are these things? Sometimes occurring singly, or maybe as multiple spots, these skin growths can be unsightly and often cause concern about their potential for skin cancer. In this blogpost, we will explore many
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Are you wondering what to do with those dark blotches that continue to appear on your skin, especially on the face? Visiting your dermatologist is the first step in making sure that these spots are not pre-cancerous or even cancerous, and to initiate the proper medical treatment, if needed. Most facial brown spots however, are
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If you have something on your skin that you feel may be cancerous, it’s easy to fall down the rabbit-hole of scary internet diagnoses. Warnings about wearing sunscreen and how to avoid skin cancer happen so often that it can be a little scary to find that you actually have what everyone is trying to
Acne can be a problem not only for teens, but also for women well past their twenties, thirties, and even their forties. Many women continue to suffer from recurrent breakouts well into menopause and beyond, causing embarrassment, frustration, and stress in already busy lives. Why? Changes in women’s hormones, specifically a decline in estrogen levels,
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