Medical Dermatology Archives - Advanced Dermatology and Skin Surgery https://www.advancederm.net/category/skin-101/medical/ PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE DERMATOLOGY CARE FOR OVER 25 YEARS Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:00:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.advancederm.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cropped-ADSS-Favicon-32x32.png Medical Dermatology Archives - Advanced Dermatology and Skin Surgery https://www.advancederm.net/category/skin-101/medical/ 32 32 SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: PREVENTION, PROTECTION & SOCIAL MEDIA MYTHS https://www.advancederm.net/skin-cancer-awareness-month-prevention-protection-social-media-myths/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 21:21:39 +0000 https://www.advancederm.net/?p=3383 CONTACT: Roxanne Strike
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SPOKANE, Wash. (April 2, 2024) – The rate of melanoma skin cancer in Spokane County is declining, but residents should continue to practice safe sun-care when outside. To recognize Skin Cancer Awareness Month …

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roxanne@lovell.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SPOKANE, Wash. (April 2, 2024) – The rate of melanoma skin cancer in Spokane County is declining, but residents should continue to practice safe sun-care when outside. To recognize Skin Cancer Awareness Month …

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]]> Alopecia Unveiled: Delving Into the Science of Hair Loss https://www.advancederm.net/alopecia-unveiled-delving-into-the-science-of-hair-loss/ Fri, 15 Sep 2023 17:28:57 +0000 https://www.advancederm.net/?p=3268 Hair loss is a common concern affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Not only can it affect individuals of all ages and genders, but its causes are as diverse as its treatments. To understand it better, it is helpful to explore …

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]]> Hair loss is a common concern affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Not only can it affect individuals of all ages and genders, but its causes are as diverse as its treatments. To understand it better, it is helpful to explore …

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]]> Winter Skin Survival Guide https://www.advancederm.net/winter-skin-survival-guide/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 04:57:44 +0000 https://www.advancederm.net/?p=3189 By Jeanne Ellern, PA-C

Winter in the Pacific Northwest brings us cold weather, wind, and a decrease in humidity. When the weather turns colder, we turn the heat up, lowering the humidity inside our homes. These changes in the temperature …

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Winter in the Pacific Northwest brings us cold weather, wind, and a decrease in humidity. When the weather turns colder, we turn the heat up, lowering the humidity inside our homes. These changes in the temperature …

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]]> Unmasking Melasma – What You Need to Know https://www.advancederm.net/unmasking-melasma-what-you-need-to-know/ Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:24:48 +0000 https://www.advancederm.net/?p=3119 Jeanne Ellern, PA-C

There are moments throughout our lives when we all might experience changes in our skin that can be disconcerting. Most of us have had or may still have experiences with acne, age spots, scarring, and perhaps hyperpigmentation. …

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]]> Jeanne Ellern, PA-C

There are moments throughout our lives when we all might experience changes in our skin that can be disconcerting. Most of us have had or may still have experiences with acne, age spots, scarring, and perhaps hyperpigmentation. …

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]]> What You Need to Know About Seborrheic Keratosis https://www.advancederm.net/what-you-need-to-know-about-seborrheic-keratosis/ Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:10:46 +0000 https://advancederm.net/?p=3111 Yes, our skin changes as we age. Glad we got that out of the way! Our skin gets thinner, less resilient, and it starts losing its “plumpness.” Some of us may even have to deal with skin growths called seborrheic …

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]]> Yes, our skin changes as we age. Glad we got that out of the way! Our skin gets thinner, less resilient, and it starts losing its “plumpness.” Some of us may even have to deal with skin growths called seborrheic …

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]]> Fellowship-Trained & Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Joel Sears, Answers your top Questions on Melanoma Skin Cancer https://www.advancederm.net/fellowship-trained-board-certified-dermatologist-dr-joel-sears-answers-your-top-questions-on-melanoma-skin-cancer/ Tue, 24 May 2022 12:17:13 +0000 https://advancederm.net/?p=3097 Many of us are hesitant to talk about our health and discuss with others what we are or are not doing about it. Skin cancer is a perfect example. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the …

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]]> Many of us are hesitant to talk about our health and discuss with others what we are or are not doing about it. Skin cancer is a perfect example. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the …

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]]> Skin Cancer: What you need to know. https://www.advancederm.net/skin-cancer-what-you-need-to-know/ Thu, 19 May 2022 22:16:58 +0000 https://advancederm.net/?p=3095 When it comes to skin cancer, most of us know what it is, but we really don’t know much else about it. Skin cancer affects over 5 million Americans every year, and it is considered the most common cancer in …

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]]> When it comes to skin cancer, most of us know what it is, but we really don’t know much else about it. Skin cancer affects over 5 million Americans every year, and it is considered the most common cancer in …

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]]> Skin Cancer Awareness Month – Why it is so Important. https://www.advancederm.net/skin-cancer-awareness-month-why-it-is-so-important/ Tue, 03 May 2022 22:05:19 +0000 https://advancederm.net/?p=3093 May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery, we take this opportunity to highlight a significant health issue that many of us still have questions on. We realize that keeping our patients informed is critically …

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]]> May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and at Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery, we take this opportunity to highlight a significant health issue that many of us still have questions on. We realize that keeping our patients informed is critically …

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]]> Top Tips and Tricks for Managing Your Eczema https://www.advancederm.net/top-tips-and-tricks-for-managing-your-eczema/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:34:40 +0000 https://advancederm.net/?p=3054 What keeps you up at night, drives you crazy a lot of the time, and can you make you uncomfortable at times? It sounds like a crazy riddle, but if you suffer from eczema, all of this and more can …

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]]> What keeps you up at night, drives you crazy a lot of the time, and can you make you uncomfortable at times? It sounds like a crazy riddle, but if you suffer from eczema, all of this and more can …

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]]> XTRAC® Therapy: An Effective Treatment for Psoriasis, Vitiligo, and Eczema https://www.advancederm.net/xtrac-therapy-an-effective-treatment-for-psoriasis-vitiligo-and-eczema/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 04:46:07 +0000 https://advancederm.net/?p=3049 It may seem difficult to believe, but in the 21st century, skin conditions, especially those that are visible, are still stigmatized by our society. Those who suffer from these conditions not only have to deal with the condition itself, but …

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]]> It may seem difficult to believe, but in the 21st century, skin conditions, especially those that are visible, are still stigmatized by our society. Those who suffer from these conditions not only have to deal with the condition itself, but …

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