The type of treatment needed for burns will vary by the degree of burn. First-degree burns are a very common occurrence when an individual accidentally touches a hot stove or...

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. But have you recently heard...

Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common and highly contagious virus that can result in a trip to the local urgent care clinic, pediatrician’s office, or even the emergency...

2023 is right around the corner. A new year is a symbolization of a fresh start and endless possibilities. Get your favorite note app ready and create a checklist for...

Do you struggle with dark circles under the eyes? Dark circles appear differently for everyone depending on skin color. Some may appear purple, dark brown, or black. For some, dark...

Accidents can happen at any time. Are you prepared to treat a wound when the time comes? Below are guidelines for minor cuts and scrapes. We recommend evaluating the situation...

Dry skin happens when the temperature drops and the humidity begins to fall. The cool, dry air accelerates water loss from the skin, leaving skin looking rough, dry, and dull....

November is National Healthy Skin month, making it a great time to reconsider how you handle your skincare routine during the holidays. When you combine the cold winter weather with...

Menopause, which officially begins one year after a woman's last period, can bring some noticeable changes to the skin and hair. As hormone levels drop, your skin can become dry...

An anti-aging skincare routine starts with consistency and ends with beautiful skin. Step 1: Cleanse Start by applying 2 to 3 pumps of a gentle cleanser onto your face. Work...

Whether you were a tanning bed user in the past or spent years slacking on sunscreen application, you may be affected by sun-damaged skin. According to Dr. Abigail Donnelly, board-certified...

If you are reading this article, chances are you are questioning if your child has eczema, or maybe they were just diagnosed with it, and you want to learn more....

Eczema is a prevalent condition, with over 30 million Americans having some type. Eczema is a skin condition that causes the skin to become red, itchy, and inflamed. It commonly...

Hives are a skin reaction that develops when the body releases histamine. The bumps and raised patches are often red, itchy, and swollen. They may occur in a single location...

Dry skin is skin that doesn’t have enough moisture to keep it feeling soft. The medical term for dry skin is xeroderma or xerosis for severely dry skin.  Dry skin...

A chemical peel is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin on the face, neck, or hands. A chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes...

Youth and adults alike can have acne-prone skin. What causes a pimple is pretty much the same regardless of how old you are. When you combine the skin’s oil, dead...

A strawberry hemangioma is a clump of tiny blood vessels that form under the skin, causing a raised red skin growth that may be present at birth or develop during...

Did you know? The same virus that causes chickenpox also causes shingles. But wait, even though it is the same virus, chickenpox, and shingles are two different illnesses.  What is...

While anyone can get warts, it seems like kids get them more often than adults do. The good news is that most warts won't make you sick or cause a...

It might be hard to believe, but your nails can say a lot about overall health. That's why many doctors will begin an exam by looking at a patient's hands....

Skin tags are common skin growths hanging from the skin's surface on a thin piece of tissue called a stalk. It's not entirely clear what causes skin tags, and there...

Have you noticed a rash develop on your wrist exactly where your smartwatch happens to sit? A wrist rash from a smartwatch, or a regular watch, is not an uncommon...

Poison ivy rashes can happen unexpectedly if you don’t know what plant you should have been avoiding. It’s important to understand the steps to properly treat poison ivy. If you...

Razor bumps are a pesky result of improper shaving. Here are our top 4 tips to avoid razor bumps.   Tip 1: Shave with the Grain One of the biggest...

Warmer days are here. For many that means it’s a perfect time to go swimming or boating in a nearby lake or river. Before you dive in, it is important...

Bee stings happen unexpectedly and it’s important to understand the steps to properly treat a bee sting. Step 1: Remove the Stinger If the stinger remains in the skin, never...

Sunscreen is the jack of all trades for a skincare product. It protects against damaging UV rays that cause skin cancer and premature aging while also acting as a moisturizer....

Gradual or sudden hair loss can be a very triggering event. For some individuals, it may be a noticeable hair loss while brushing or showering. For other individuals, it could...

Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition, which appears as tiny bumps on the skin – often described as permanent goosebumps or mistaken for pimples. These rough-feeling bumps are actually...

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...

Ingrown hair is a pesky result of improper shaving. They can occur anywhere on your body that you shave. Here are our top 4 tips to avoid ingrown hair.  ...

If you have brown spots on your skin you likely are dealing with a form of hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation goes by many names depending on the underlying causes. These names may...

Hangnails are the worst. They always seem to come out of nowhere and then painfully hang around. But why do we get hangnails in the first place? Let’s start with...

Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic disease affecting millions of people worldwide. Researchers believe that the diabetes epidemic will continue to climb, with one in three Americans having diabetes by 2050. According...

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...

Christmas is right around the corner, which means a new year is almost upon us. Have you started thinking about your goals for the New Year? How about healthy, radiant...

Outside of sunscreen, moisturizer should be your go-to skincare product for healthy skin. Moisturizers should be applied as a part of both your morning and nightly skincare routine to provide...

While every season doesn’t require a major shift in your skincare routine, it is best to adjust your skincare routine during seasons of major weather pattern changes. By this, we...

Melasma is a common skin disorder where brown patches develop on the face, including the cheeks, bridge of the nose, forehead, and upper lip. Melasma can occur in all skin...