The field of dermatology focuses on conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails. “Dermatology” is a word derived from the Greek word dermatos, relating to derma or “skin.” With skin disorders affecting millions of people worldwide, dermatology is considered an important area of medicine and accounts for 15%-30% of outpatient medical care in health systems. […]
Dermatology
Cosmetic Dermatology Procedures Offered for Teens
The teenage years are among the most stressful when it comes to matters of the skin. Fluctuating hormones due to puberty and the stress of school and sports performance, as well as peer pressure at school can wreak havoc on your child’s skin. The best thing you can give your teen who is experiencing skin […]
At-Home Treatment Options to Help Clear Your Skin Rash
Skin rashes can be difficult to manage – especially when they cause inflammation, pain, and itchiness. Fortunately, most rashes are harmless and almost all forms can be treated with the help of an experienced dermatologist. What Is a Skin Rash? A skin rash is one of the most common conditions dermatologists diagnose and treat. While […]
How Age Affects Eczema
Eczema is a common problem whereby the skin develops an inflammation that causes a painful and itchy rash to develop. This disease may affect anyone at any age, but it is particularly prevalent among very young children. An individual with eczema may experience very itchy, red, irritated, crusty, or thickened skin. Its exact cause is unknown; […]
Dermatologist-Recommended Fall Skin Routines
Your skin protects your body against disease, it renews itself about every 28 days, and it accounts for about 15% of your body weight. Skin heals itself from injury, and it has nerves that are connected directly from the skin to the brain in order to detect temperature changes and other external factors. Skin can […]
