4 Things You Need to Know About Syringomas

Posted on 2 February 2016

Syringomas are benign tumors that affect the sweat glands and can be cosmetically distressing. Here are four things you need to know about syringomas. What are the signs of syringomas? If you develop syringomas, you'll notice numerous soft papules (bumps) on your skin. These papules are skin colored and tend to be quite small at only one to two millimeters in diameter, but since they usually form on the eyelids and cheeks, they can be very noticeable. [Read More]

FAQs About Body Acne

Posted on 13 January 2016

For many, the appearance of facial acne can be disconcerting. Body acne can be even more so. If you are suffering from body acne, it is important to understand where it comes from and what you can do to treat and prevent it.  What Causes Body Acne? Body acne can occur for a variety of reasons, including stress. Researchers are unsure exactly why stress can lead to the development of acne, but there is a belief that the cells that generate oil that mixes with dead skin cells goes into overdrive and leads to acne. [Read More]

4 Myths About Acne And The Facts

Posted on 7 January 2016

According to Brown University, approximately 17 million people in the United States have acne. A desire to get rid of the acne can leave many people clinging to myths to find causes and treatments for the skin condition. Unfortunately, the wrong information could possibly result in your condition worsening. To help ensure you are on the right path, here are some of the most common myths about acne and the truth. [Read More]

An Introduction To Mohs Surgery

Posted on 23 December 2015

If you have skin cancer, then your doctor might have told you a bit about Mohs surgery. However, you might not be too sure about how it works or why it's a good choice. To help ease your mind a bit, here is an introduction to the subject: How does Mohs surgery work? When Mohs surgery is performed, your doctor will basically cut very thin layers from the site of your skin cancer. [Read More]

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A dermatologist can quickly become your teenager's favorite person. Teenagers have it rough in many ways, but when they have acne, their troubles can be focused on that one thing. Acne can make going to school difficult for even the most confident teen. My son was skipping school, and I didn't know why until he finally told me about some of the problems that he was having because of the acne. Our blog is all about the treatments that work, dietary suggestions and advice for dealing with the troubles that the acne can be causing your teen at school each day.

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