Skin Conditions & Concerns Archives - Advanced Dermatology and Skin Surgery https://www.advancederm.net/category/skin-101/skin-conditions/ PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE DERMATOLOGY CARE FOR OVER 25 YEARS Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:53:52 +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 Skin Conditions & Concerns Archives - Advanced Dermatology and Skin Surgery https://www.advancederm.net/category/skin-101/skin-conditions/ 32 32 Get the Smooth Skin You Deserve with Laser Hair Reduction https://www.advancederm.net/get-the-smooth-skin-you-deserve-with-laser-hair-reduction/ Sat, 15 Apr 2023 21:55:47 +0000 https://www.advancederm.net/?p=3210 By Jessica Ashcroft
Licensed Aesthetician

Hair removal is a topic that has been around for centuries! Through the ages, this topic has changed for different reasons. In ancient Egypt, upper-class Egyptians shaved off all their body hair, including their heads, …

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Licensed Aesthetician

Hair removal is a topic that has been around for centuries! Through the ages, this topic has changed for different reasons. In ancient Egypt, upper-class Egyptians shaved off all their body hair, including their heads, …

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]]> Eczema in Children- Triggers and Treatments https://www.advancederm.net/eczema-in-children-triggers-and-treatments/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:24:46 +0000 https://www.advancederm.net/?p=3146 Amy Nelson, MMSC, PA-C

As parents, we all want to do our best for our children. We want them to be safe, healthy, and happy. When our children have a health issue, we will go out of our way to …

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As parents, we all want to do our best for our children. We want them to be safe, healthy, and happy. When our children have a health issue, we will go out of our way to …

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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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]]> Living with Vitiligo https://www.advancederm.net/living-with-vitiligo/ Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:09:37 +0000 https://advancederm.net/?p=3107 Jacob Wolff, MPA-C

June 25th is World Vitiligo Day. It has been celebrated around the world since 2011 to recognize the over 100 million people around the world living with vitiligo, bring awareness to the disease, and work toward finding …

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]]> Jacob Wolff, MPA-C

June 25th is World Vitiligo Day. It has been celebrated around the world since 2011 to recognize the over 100 million people around the world living with vitiligo, bring awareness to the disease, and work toward finding …

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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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]]> What You Should Know About Adult Acne and Teen Acne – The Differences and How to Treat Them https://www.advancederm.net/what-you-should-know-about-adult-acne-and-teen-acne-the-differences-and-how-to-treat-them/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 22:21:26 +0000 https://advancederm.net/?p=3045 Many things come to mind when we think about our experiences with acne breakouts. For some of us, the phrase “bane of my existence” might be an excellent way to describe how we feel about it. Acne is a skin …

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]]> Many things come to mind when we think about our experiences with acne breakouts. For some of us, the phrase “bane of my existence” might be an excellent way to describe how we feel about it. Acne is a skin …

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]]> Erasing Age Spots and More With the Cutera® Excel® V https://www.advancederm.net/erasing-age-spots-and-more-with-the-cutera-excel-v/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:50:54 +0000 https://advderm21.wpengine.com/?p=2622 “You may be spending countless hours in front of the mirror trying to work magic with your makeup.”

Amy N. Nelson, MMSc, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant

Skin Imperfections Develop Over Time

The longer we walk this earth, the more opportunity …

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Amy N. Nelson, MMSc, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant

Skin Imperfections Develop Over Time

The longer we walk this earth, the more opportunity …

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]]> Out of the Fruit Bowl – Strawberries and Cherries: Hemangiomas Explained https://www.advancederm.net/out-of-the-fruit-bowl-strawberries-and-cherries-hemangiomas-explained/ Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:44:21 +0000 https://advderm21.wpengine.com/?p=2620 “Infants are often referred to see a dermatologist when the hemangioma is located in a high-risk area.” Dr. Dominey

Andrea M. Dominey, M.D., FAAD

Board-Certified Dermatologist

Many medical conditions are characterized by food-related descriptions. Dermatologic conditions are no exception. Two …

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]]> “Infants are often referred to see a dermatologist when the hemangioma is located in a high-risk area.” Dr. Dominey

Andrea M. Dominey, M.D., FAAD

Board-Certified Dermatologist

Many medical conditions are characterized by food-related descriptions. Dermatologic conditions are no exception. Two …

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