Patient Education
Patient Eduction
Welcome to our Patient Education section, your go-to resource for all things related to skin health. Here, we provide informative articles and insights to help you better understand and manage various dermatological conditions. Stay tuned for monthly blog updates covering a range of skin concerns, empowering you to make informed decisions about your skincare journey.
Understanding Fitzpatrick Skin Types: A Guide to Personalized Skin Care
Understanding Fitzpatrick Skin Types: A Guide to Personalized Skin Care Skin comes in many different tones and textures, each unique to the individual....
Rosacea Awareness Month: Understanding The Condition
April is Rosacea Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about this common but often misunderstood skin condition. Rosacea affects millions of people...
Sanitizers and Cleaning Products May Be Causing Your Itchy
Sanitizers and Cleaning Products May Be Causing Your Itchy, Dry Skin With cold and flu season in full swing, many of us have ramped up our efforts to keep...
June is Acne Awareness Month
Acne is a common skin condition that affects most people at some point in their lives. Acne can be mild, with few or no symptoms, or it can be severe, so...
What is Causing My Acne Outbreaks?
When acne strikes, it can throw a wrench in your life. You may feel less confident in public, struggle to focus at work, and/or become irritable during the...
Why Do I Have Excessive Sweat and What Can I Do About It?
Everyone sweats. Indeed, perspiration plays an important role in regulating our body temperature. When we get too hot, whether from exercise, high...
Understanding Your Dermatitis and How to Treat It
Dermatitis encompasses a number of causes and symptoms related to irritated skin. As such, it’s often easy to point out a case of dermatitis, but difficult to...
Hives: The Common and Surprising Causes
Hives, or urticaria, is a common condition characterized by the sudden appearance of several pinkish-red itchy bumps on one’s skin. These welts can range from...
How Can I Benefit from Skin Therapies?
Maintaining healthy skin isn’t just a matter of looking good; it’s about feeling good, too. But everyone’s skin is different, requiring a unique care regimen...
Exploring the Causes and Treatments of Varicose Veins
Veins are essential tubes in our bodies that relay blood cells back to the heart, keeping us alive. While we all have veins inside us, some are more visible...
Common Fungal Infections and How to Treat Them
No matter how much we may try to isolate ourselves from our environment, we inevitably affect the world around us. And it affects us, too: Not only do we...
Psoriasis: Finding the Treatment That Works Best for You
Psoriasis can be difficult to live with. Those with milder cases of this skin condition may hardly notice it, but when psoriasis acts up, it can interfere...
Is Sun Damage Really That Dangerous?
Most of us enjoy having fun in the sun. That old reliable star keeps us warm and lights up our days, and limited amounts of sunlight can be good for our skin,...
Comparing Botox® and Other Popular Wrinkle Reduction Treatments
As we age, our skin weakens and loses some of its elasticity, leading to wrinkles. There’s nothing wrong with having wrinkles, but some people would rather...
5 Best Ways to Avoid Heat Rash
Nothing ruins your fun in the sun quite like heat rash. Want to know how to prevent this irritating skin condition? Here are five excellent tips to help you...
5 Ways Tanning Can Harm Your Skin
We all love that sun-kissed look, but what's the cost of investing in regular tanning sessions? Here we review five ways tanning can harm your skin. Sunburn...
What Everyone Should Know About Vitiligo
Vitiligo might sound like a rare skin condition, but the reality is that it's more common than you think. Whether you know someone with vitiligo or you just...
Excessive Sweating: Knowing When to See a Doctor
Sweating on a hot day may be normal, but what happens when you suffer from excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis? Here's what you should know. What Is...
The Best At-Home and Clinical Treatments for Acne
Acne can plague people from adolescence all the way through adulthood. Fortunately, many strides have been made for acne treatment. Here are some of the best...
Is Botox Right for Me? Exploring Wrinkle Treatments
If you're unhappy with the wrinkles on your face, you may be considering Botox injections. But is Botox right for you? Here, we'll review what it takes to be...
Rosacea vs. Redness: How to Tell the Difference
Did you know that almost 16 million people in the U.S. have rosacea, but most of them might not even know it? Here are a few key things you should know if you...