Acne can be painful, both emotionally and physically; if left untreated, it can even become an affront to the well-being and self-esteem of the people who suffer through it. If you have chronic acne, you're probably in a constant state of looking for a solution to your skin problems. The good news is that you don't have to deal with it alone. Here at Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center, our … [Read more...]
What is Dermatology and How Can a Specialist Help Me?
While we typically don't think of it in this way, the skin is the body's largest organ. In addition to being the largest, it's one of the most important -- it protects our organs, muscles, and bones, regulates our temperature and water intake, and serves as a barrier that defends our bodies from disease. Since the skin serves such a wide variety of functions and covers the entire expanse of our … [Read more...]
What to Look for in At-Home Skin Checks
Your skin is both your largest organ and your body's first line of defense against pathogens. However, like other areas of the body, the skin is also vulnerable to developing problems of its own. These can take a number of forms, and while most are relatively benign, some can indicate bigger problems. At Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center, we recommend coming in for routine skin checkups by Dr. … [Read more...]
