Caring for your skin is vital for your overall physical and mental health. Yet, skin health often gets overlooked until problems surface. This is where a dermatologist comes in. A dermatologist is a healthcare specialist with expertise in diagnosing and treating skin, hair, and nail conditions. While most people associate dermatologists with acne or anti-aging treatments, there are many other benefits to seeing one regularly. In this blog post, we will discuss five benefits of going to a dermatologist that you may not know about.
18 July 2024
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory condition affecting the skin. It generally occurs in the skin folds of the armpits or groin. The condition occurs when the immune system attacks the sweat glands, causing the pores to become clogged and trapping bacteria. This results in a constant cycle of inflammation, infection, and new tunnels under the skin. Currently, there are more options available to treat HS and improve quality of life.
13 March 2023
If you have squamous cell carcinoma or basal cell carcinoma on your face, your doctor might recommend a Mohs micrographic procedure. During Mohs surgery, your doctor will remove one layer of tissue at a time and then immediately send the sample to a laboratory to check for cancer cells. The procedure continues until no more cancer cells are found. This surgery is known for having high cure rates and for reducing the appearance of scar tissue compared to other surgeries.
19 September 2022
A dermatologist is a specialist. They are doctors whose specialty includes hair, nails, skin, and the conditions that can affect them. When it comes to your skin, you should recognize times when it is a good idea for you to see a dermatologist. Neglecting skin issues can cause them to worsen and become bothersome in a number of ways. Here, you can learn about three of the major reasons why certain skin problems should cause you to see a dermatologist:
25 March 2022
Hives are a skin condition in which your skin erupts with large welts that are very itchy. Scratching them can cause them to worsen, or break the skin – which can cause scarring. You could also end up with even more hives when you scratch the hives. Hives can be caused from a number of different things, but the good news is that they are treatable and can sometimes be preventable.
20 October 2021
You are likely aware that dermatologists are doctors who treat your skin. However, dermatologists are actually trained to diagnose and treat problems affecting all of the outer tissues of your body, including your fingernails and toenails. But when should you see a dermatologist about your fingernails or toenails? If you notice any of these conditions, it's time to make the call. Yellow Nails Sometimes your fingernails will develop a yellow tint if you have them painted for a long time, which deprives them of oxygen.
21 May 2021
If you are diagnosed with aggressive skin cancer that has spread beyond the superficial surface of your skin, you are going to need to get some aggressive treatment. This is the only way your cancer will be slowed down effectively. If you are feeling apprehensive about getting this treatment, then you might want to know a little bit more about it. Knowing as much as you can about the treatment options that are available to treat aggressive forms of skin cancer will help you understand what you are about to go through.
14 April 2021
