The winter months are a great time to focus on aesthetic enhancements, particularly those that have downtime or require multiple sessions. Although we offer many treatments all year round, below are the top five treatments worth considering during the long
Do You Have a Weak Chin?
Cosmetic treatments can be a suitable solution for those with a weak chin. Enhancing the chin also results in a better jawline contour from the front and side angles. Sometimes patients who have a smaller chin over-activate a muscle called
The Stubbornness of Warts
Warts are one of the most common complaints in the dermatology clinic. They are caused by superficial skin infection by the Human Papillomavirus and are spread through direct contact with an infected person or possibly from objects or surfaces contaminated
Fitzpatrick Skin Types and Who Is at Risk for Melanoma
Scientists developed Fitzpatrick skin types in 1975 by asking people how their skin reacted to the sun. There are six Fitzpatrick skin types (see chart below), and these categories are used today to aid in stratifying skin cancer risk. Skin
Approaching Skin Cancers: Mohs vs. Excision
You had a biopsy that showed skin cancer – now what? While there are many ways to treat skin cancers, two of the most common methods are ‘excisions’ and ‘Mohs surgery.’ Both carefully cut out the skin cancer and have
Snowflakes or Skin flakes?
Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and found powdery flakes all over your shoulders? If so, you likely have a common skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis presents with patches of greasy skin covered in flaky
Signs Your OTC Psoriasis Treatments Aren’t Working Anymore
Psoriasis affects about 3% of the US population and is thought to occur due to an overactive immune system. The underlying causes, however, are unclear. Patients with psoriasis will experience pink to red, raised plaques with overlying scaling. Common areas