Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes patchy hair loss. While it’s not a serious medical condition, it can be embarrassing and frustrating. Read on to learn what your options are for fighting hair loss caused by alopecia areata.
Eczema is characterized by red, itchy skin. It often appears in the bends of elbows and knees or on wrists and ankles. Unfortunately, it can also develop on the eyelids. Read on to learn treatment options.
Psoriasis can cause red and scaly rashes on the skin. If you have psoriasis, there hope. Light therapy can reduce inflammation and relieve symptoms. Read on to learn more.
Psoriasis is more than simply a cosmetic problem. As many as 60% of its sufferers report daily impact of the condition on their everyday lives. Biologic treatments target specific actions of the immune system to treat psoriatic outbreaks.
Even in South Carolina’s balmy Lowcountry climate, winter temps drop enough to remind you it’s January rather than June. And with wintertime comes itchy, dry skin. There are ways, however, to provide the moisture your skin craves year-round.
Do you have bumps or tags on your skin that are bothering you? Whether these skin growths are painful or just unsightly, learn when to be concerned and how to treat them.
No one wants to live with thinning hair, baldness or bald patches. Alopecia is a general term for hair loss. Learn about the different types of alopecia and how you can slow down hair loss or thinning, or even regrow your hair.
Just because everyone is offering BOTOXⓇ injections these days doesn’t mean they all can make you look younger and better. Learn why experience and skill matter when choosing a BOTOX injector.
You may think teenagers are the only ones plagued by acne. But, it can be a problem well into adulthood. In fact, some people don’t get acne until they’re in their 30s, 40s or 50s. If you’re suffering from adult acne, we can help.
When your itchy, irritated skin has you scratching constantly and hiding those dry, red, flaky patches, you may have eczema. The good news is that there are many ways to manage it.
Preventing a rosacea flare-up depends largely on knowing your triggers. Not sure where to begin? Here’s a brief overview of rosacea and steps you can take to learn what triggers your flare-ups. Once you know, you can reduce symptoms long-term.
It’s hard to love your skin when you’re plagued with common imperfections, like moles, eczema, and acne. But an experienced dermatologist can help address these issues. When you see the results, you’ll wonder why you waited so long to see an expert.
Early detection is critical to effective skin cancer treatment, and a professional checkup provides the most accurate assessment. If you’ve ever had a sunburn or spent summers tanning, have your skin checked regularly by a board-certified dermatologist.
If you have skin cancer and are getting Mohs surgery to get rid of it, are you concerned about scarring? It’s a concern we take very seriously. But visible scarring is only one of the reasons you should consider a Dermatologist Certified in Dermatologic Co
It’s hard to argue a procedure that boasts a 99% success rate, which is exactly what Mohs microsurgery accomplishes. But this success requires patience on your part.
Worried about skin cancer? Wondering which skin cancer treatment is the most effective? What is Mohs surgery? And what about the scar? The top-rated team of skin cancer experts at Dermatology Associates of the Lowcountry have the answers.
Dermatology is a medical specialty that focuses on hair, skin, and nails and the diseases that affect each. It is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects.
