What is Folliculitis?
Folliculitis is a common skin condition caused by a bacterial or fungal infection that affects the hair follicles, causing them to become inflamed. Symptoms of Folliculitis According to Dr. Richard...
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Hand-foot-and-mouth in Children and Adults
If you have young children, hand-foot-and-mouth disease is a highly contagious illness your child may contract. It’s not just for children, though. Adults are also susceptible to developing it. Let’s...
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Is CoolSculpting® Right for Me?
Have you been considering CoolSculpting as a way to once and for all say goodbye to your stubborn body fat? Are you interested in learning more about CoolSculpting and if...
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Common Skin Problems in Infants
Life with infants is unpredictable. One of the many unpredictable moments includes infant skin problems. From odd rashes to red bumps and dry skin, these skin problems seemingly pop up...
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Acne in Teens: Prevention and Treatment
Acne can affect people of all ages but is often most prominent during the teenage years. What causes a pimple is basically the same regardless of your age. When you...
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Psoriasis in Skin of Color
August is national psoriasis awareness month, and yes people of all skin colors can develop psoriasis. There are some differences between what you’ll see on varying skin colors. Let’s start...
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Treating Psoriasis
August is national psoriasis awareness month. If you or someone you know was recently diagnosed with psoriasis it’s important to learn more about the condition and possible treatment options. What...
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The Importance of Sunscreen – Beyond J&J Recalls and Environmental Regulations
2021 has not been kind to sunscreen. In January, Hawaii banned the sale of over-the-counter sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate in order to protect Hawaii’s marine environment. Most recently, Johnson...
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COVID-19 and the Increase in Dandruff
The coronavirus pandemic has taught us many things, including expecting the unexpected – but sometimes, the unexpected can truly take us by surprise. According to Dr. August Natalie, board-certified dermatologist...
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Skin Cancer in People of Color
By: Dr. Algin Garrett Board-Certified Dermatologist Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon Forefront Dermatology The racial and ethnic composition of the population in the United States is gradually undergoing a transformation. Currently,...
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Best Skincare Routine for Oily Skin
Everyone’s skin type can vary. Some people have dry skin, some oily,, and some a combination. According to Dr. Sarah Campbell, board-certified dermatologist with Forefront Dermatology, “If you have oily...
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Full Body Skin Cancer Screening: What to Expect
Find it. Treat it. Beat it. A simple statement, but the meaning behind it is strong. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than combined cases of...
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How Soon After Botox Can I Workout? | Forefront Dermatology
Botox is the most popular cosmetic surgery treatment - with over six million treatments administered every year to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Botox is also used to treat such...
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How Many Units of Botox Do You Need? | Forefront Dermatology
Botox is the most popular cosmetic surgery treatment - with over a whopping six million Botox treatments administered every year to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Botox is also used...
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How Long Does It Take for Botox to Take Effect? | Forefront Dermatology
Botox is the most popular cosmetic surgery treatment - with over a whopping six million Botox treatments administered every year to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Botox is also used...
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What are Lip Fillers? | Forefront Dermatology
Thanks to celebrities like Kylie Jenner, the increase of people wanting to enhance their lips with temporary fillers has skyrocketed over the last few years. Before getting lip fillers, it...
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Can Skin Cancer Look like a Pimple? | Forefront Dermatology
Did you find a spot on your skin that looks a little suspicious? Are you questioning if it is skin cancer? For starters, let us just say kudos on paying...
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Can Stretch Marks Be Removed? | Forefront Dermatology
We get them, we hate them and we constantly think why me, but can stretch marks be removed? What are stretch marks and why do they happen? A stretch mark...
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How Much Sunscreen to Use on Your Face | Forefront Dermatology
Sunscreen is a vital tool in the fight against skin cancer and premature skin aging. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, daily sunscreen use – when used correctly –...
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What Do The Early Stages of Skin Cancer Look Like? | Forefront Dermatology
Did you find a mole that looks a little suspicious? Are you questioning if it is skin cancer? For starters, let us just say kudos on paying attention! It is...
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May is for Melanoma | Forefront Dermatology
Did you know that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime? Over the past three decades, more people have had skin cancer than all other cancers...
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What Is My Skin Type? : Picking Skincare Products for My Skin Type | Forefront Dermatology
The first step in developing a skincare routine and picking the best skincare products is to determine your skin type — dry, oily, combination, normal, or sensitive. It’s very important...
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COVID-19: Handwashing and the Rise in Eczema | Forefront Dermatology
People everywhere are washing their hands now more than ever thanks to COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus. Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says...
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Healthy Diet, Healthy Skin
The old saying goes “you are what you eat” and your skin is the body’s largest organ. Think the saying stands corrected? It sure does! The food choices you make...
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Alcohol’s Side Effects on Skin Health
As we strive for picture perfect skin by using countless expensive products and changing our diet, the one thing many don’t realize may cause skin issues is alcohol. While alcohol...
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What is CoolSculpting®?
CoolSculpting® is a new FDA-approved approach to eliminating stubborn fat cells. The technology applies non-invasive cooling to target and freeze fat cells, which the body then naturally eliminates. Dr. Giacomo...
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Skin Care Rules While Traveling
Cold weather, holiday foods, stress, Christmas cookies – there are plenty of factors that contribute to skin breakouts this time of the year. Another sabotage? Travel. From traveling in planes,...
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5 Thanksgiving Foods for Your Skin Health
Thanksgiving is typically a time of indulgence, but did you know that many common holiday foods contain beneficial skin-boosting compounds? Here is a quick list of festive fall favorites that...
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Fall Foods for Healthy Skin
With fall comes the harvest of many delicious fruits and vegetables. While they all offer nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy and strong, we often don’t think of them...
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6 Tips to Help Control Your Hay Fever Symptoms
April showers bring May flowers… and pollen. Not only are we welcoming spring, we are also greeting allergy season. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, over 25...
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Best Vitamins to Achieve Healthy Skin
Your skin is your largest organ and it’s also a reflection of your overall health. Your nutrition affects the health of your skin, which means you literally are what you...
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Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Frostbite
For those who spend a lot of time outdoors at this time of year when temperatures are at their very coldest, either for work or pleasure, the risk of frostbite...
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Radiant Skin Tips for the Holidays
While the holidays can be a very joyous time of spending time with family and friends, they can also be a time of stress and overindulgence. If you are finding...
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National Handwashing Week
About National Handwashing Week The goal of National Handwashing Awareness Week is to decrease the spread of infectious diseases by empowering individuals to educate and help protect their communities. Working together we...
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