The risk for skin cancer significantly increases as more of your skin is exposed to the sun during warmer months. The good news is that the majority of skin cancers are completely preventable. Here is everything you need to know to help you reduce your risk for skin cancer. Common Forms of Skin Cancer Skin… Continue reading about How to Reduce Your Risk for Skin Cancer
Coming into contact with a poison ivy plant can cause an allergic reaction from a chemical oil called urushiol. This resin creates a red blistery rash on your skin within a couple days after exposure. This itchy rash is not contagious but can last for up to three weeks. Here are tips to help you… Continue reading about How to Prevent and Treat Poison Ivy
Skin grows over a wound to form a scar. You can also get scars from surgery or infections such as chickenpox or acne. Skin that is scarred typically has a greater thickness. Scars also create skin that is pinker, redder and shinier, and has more wrinkles. As time goes by, the scar becomes smoother and… Continue reading about Help for Scars
If you want great-looking skin, the best thing you can do is consider your skin’s surface and the foods you consume. Your body can repair damaged cells at a young age. When you get older, you lose some of the efficiency of your skin’s repair system. Our bodies’ cells and tissues are the building blocks… Continue reading about Healthy Lifestyle for Healthy Skin
There are so many breakthrough medicines on the scene now, with many more coming soon. This is a huge relief for those who suffer from skin conditions. Adult atopic dermatitis, also called eczema, is a condition of itchy inflammation of the skin. It usually develops in childhood and is genetic. The main symptom is a… Continue reading about Help for Dermatitis is on the Way
Psoriasis is a long-term, chronic skin disease that causes red, scaly, itchy patches on the skin. Most patches of psoriasis occur on the elbows, knees, trunk, and scalp. Most people who suffer from this skin disease typically find that it goes through cycles, having flareups for a few weeks or months, and then the symptoms… Continue reading about The Role of Sunlight with Psoriasis
Spring brings such beauty to our world after a long, cold winter. Trees are blooming and leafing out, flowers add color to the landscape, and the grass is greening out to transform yards. Yet, while spring brings beauty – it can also bring misery to those who suffer from allergies. Seasonal allergies can often affect… Continue reading about Allergies Can Affect Your Skin
Throughout pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through many dramatic changes. Aside from weight gain and an ever-expanding midsection, a woman’s hormones go through drastic shifts as her body grows a baby, gives birth, and then adjusts to not being pregnant following delivery. It is no wonder pregnancy and giving birth are considered to be the… Continue reading about Melasma and Skin Care
Whether you are trying to ward off COVID or just interested in implementing a better handwashing routine, below are the steps that will help keep you healthy and protect your sensitive skin. Remove all jewelry. Rings and other decorative jewelry on the hands can harbor germs, bacteria, and viruses. Not to mention, bacteria can remain… Continue reading about A Perfect Handwashing Routine
With spring comes a new outlook on many different areas of life. We freshen up our homes with “spring cleaning,” we spruce up our yards, and we switch out our wardrobes for the warming temperatures. Another area that also needs freshening up is your skincare routine. While you should take good care of your skin… Continue reading about Freshen Up Your Skincare Routine
If your skin disease is affecting your quality of life or you have been told your skin disorder is no longer treatable, we invite you to discover our unique medical dermatology practice in Atlanta. You will find a team of experts in dermatology who are not only dedicated to treating your skin symptoms, but who will work with your primary care doctor and other specialists to give you the comprehensive skin care approach you need to be healthy. Dr. Weisman can show you what it means to have a doctor who is truly an advocate for your health.
Contact our Atlanta Dermatologist today for personalized care and strong expertise in skin care for your entire family.
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