{"id":1962,"date":"2020-04-28T20:48:01","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T02:48:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bendderm2020.wpengine.com\/?page_id=1962"},"modified":"2025-01-20T11:37:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T18:37:07","slug":"allergic-skin-reactions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/medical\/allergic-skin-reactions\/","title":{"rendered":"Allergic Skin Reactions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover\" id=\"banner-544540154\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n            <div class=\"bg fill bg-fill \"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>            \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>            \n   <div id=\"text-box-134161254\" class=\"text-box banner-layer x50 md-x50 lg-x50 y50 md-y50 lg-y50 res-text\">\n                                <div class=\"text-box-content text dark\">\n              \n              <div class=\"text-inner text-center\">\n                  \n<h2 class=\"uppercase\"><strong>allergic skin reactions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"max-width:40px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);\"><\/div><\/div>\n              <\/div>\n           <\/div>\n                            \n<style>\n#text-box-134161254 {\n  width: 60%;\n}\n#text-box-134161254 .text-box-content {\n  font-size: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n    <\/div>\n \n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n            \n<style>\n#banner-544540154 {\n  padding-top: 350px;\n}\n#banner-544540154 .bg.bg-loaded {\n  background-image: url(https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Allergic-Reactions.jpg);\n}\n#banner-544540154 .overlay {\n  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);\n}\n#banner-544540154 .bg {\n  background-position: 51% 44%;\n}\n<\/style>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\t<section class=\"section dark\" id=\"section_85426383\">\n\t\t<div class=\"bg section-bg fill bg-fill  bg-loaded\" >\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-203424756\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-203424756 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row align-middle\" style=\"max-width:90%\" id=\"row-140312291\">\n<p class=\"p1\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-299860993\" class=\"col medium-9 small-12 large-9\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner dark\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<h2>Stay connected with Spokane&#8217;s top Dermatologists with exclusive offers, promotions, and updates about special events through our text alerts.<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-529437121\" class=\"col medium-3 small-12 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p class=\"p1\">\n<a href=\"\/text-opt-in\/\" class=\"button white is-outline expand\"  >\n    <span>Sign Up Now!<\/span>\n  <i class=\"icon-angle-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\" ><\/i><\/a>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_85426383 {\n  padding-top: 15px;\n  padding-bottom: 15px;\n  margin-bottom: 0px;\n  background-color: #4a5473;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1120987255\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-529037206\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/\">Home<\/a><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-981612471\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1674837923\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n<p class=\"p1\">At Advanced Dermatology &amp; Skin Surgery, we understand that skin sensitivities and allergies can significantly impact your quality of life. That&#8217;s why we offer comprehensive patch testing to help identify specific allergens that may be causing your skin reactions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This process involves applying small amounts of allergens to your skin and monitoring for any signs of an allergic reaction. By combining these results with your medical history, we can determine if a specific substance\u2014whether it\u2019s something you touch, inhale, or consume\u2014is responsible for your allergic symptoms.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p2\">Common Skin Allergy Reactions<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Eczema<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Also known as atopic dermatitis, eczema is characterized by dry, sensitive skin that is often presented with red, itchy patches. Eczema can fluctuate, with flare-ups that may lead to cracking, oozing, and intense itching. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/medical\/eczema\/\">Learn more about eczema here.<\/a><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\"> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Hives<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Hives, or urticaria, are itchy, raised bumps that can appear reddish in color. When pressure is applied, they may turn white in the center. Hives can vary in size and may occur suddenly.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">Contact Dermatitis<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">This term refers to an allergic reaction that occurs when an irritant or allergen comes into contact with the skin. Symptoms can include rashes, itching, blisters, and, in more severe cases, a burning sensation.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p2\">Understanding Allergy Patch Testing<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">What to Expect With Patch Allergy Testing<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Our team is dedicated to guiding you through the patch allergy testing process, ensuring you feel informed and comfortable every step of the way. Your test will involve three appointments:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Consultation and Application<\/b>: Meet with our team to discuss your medical history and apply the allergens for testing.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Removal of Patch Chambers<\/b> and Initial Read: After the designated testing period, we will remove the patch chambers and conduct an initial assessment of your skin&#8217;s reaction.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Final Reading and Results<\/b>: This is a follow-up appointment to review the results and discuss any necessary next steps based on your reactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">For accurate patch test results, you may be asked to stop taking medications that could interfere with the process temporarily. Be sure to disclose all medications, including non-prescription ones, to your doctor. Since some medications take time to leave your system fully, you may need to stop using them days or even weeks in advance.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">How to Prepare for Patch Testing<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">Your active participation in the preparation process is crucial to ensuring the accuracy and reliability of your allergy patch test results. Here\u2019s how you can prepare:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Avoid Sun Exposure:<\/b> Refrain from exposing your back or testing area to direct sunlight for at least a week before the test, as sunburn or tanning can interfere with results.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Stop Topical Treatments:<\/b> Avoid applying creams, ointments, or lotions to the testing area for at least 48 hours before your appointment unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Pause Certain Medications:<\/b> Follow your doctor\u2019s guidance about stopping medications, including antihistamines or other drugs that may affect the test results.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Wear Comfortable Clothing:<\/b> Choose loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to your back or the area where patches will be applied.<\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><b>Skip Vigorous Activities:<\/b> Plan to avoid strenuous activities, swimming, or anything that could make you sweat excessively or wet the patches while they\u2019re in place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">Your doctor will provide detailed instructions tailored to your situation, so it\u2019s important to follow their guidance closely.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">The Allergy Patch Testing Process<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The allergy patch test is a straightforward procedure designed to identify the source of skin irritation or inflammation caused by allergic contact dermatitis. Unlike other types of allergy testing, which use needles to introduce allergens under the skin, patch testing involves applying small doses of common allergens to the skin via adhesive patches.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">During the test, your doctor will place these patches on your skin, typically on your back, where they\u2019ll remain for about 48 hours. It\u2019s important to keep the patches dry during this period, so you\u2019ll need to adjust your routine to avoid activities like swimming or intense exercise. The test identifies delayed allergic reactions, so results are not immediate and require a follow-up appointment for evaluation.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p4\">Potential Side Effects of Allergy Patch Testing<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p4\">The side effects of allergy patch testing can vary from person to person. For individuals who do not have allergies to the substances being tested, the most common reactions are mild redness or irritation at the testing site. These symptoms are generally temporary and resolve quickly after the patches are removed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">In some cases, individuals may experience more pronounced reactions, such as localized swelling, itching, or a rash at the application site. These reactions are usually indicative of a sensitivity to one or more of the allergens tested. It\u2019s important to communicate any unusual or severe reactions to your healthcare provider, as they can provide guidance on how to manage these symptoms effectively.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\">Additionally, it\u2019s important to note that patch testing results may be negative, meaning that no allergic reactions are detected. This can be helpful in ruling out specific allergens that are the cause of your symptoms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p5\">Overall, allergy patch testing is a safe and valuable tool for identifying allergens, and most side effects are mild and short-lived.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Dealing with Skin Allergies<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\">American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS) and CAMP<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The American Contact Dermatitis Society (ACDS) is committed to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of dermatitis, which includes conditions characterized by itchy, dry skin or rashes on swollen, reddened skin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">One of the key resources offered by the ACDS is the Contact Allergy Management Program (CAMP). This database is designed to assist patients with skin allergies, also known as allergic contact dermatitis, in finding personal care products that do not contain the allergens triggering their reactions. Each generated list is tailored to the individual patient, providing a valuable starting point for identifying suitable products to help alleviate allergic symptoms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Additionally, the CAMP database is accessible through a user-friendly app available on iTunes and Google Play. At Advanced Dermatology &amp; Skin Surgery, our providers will help you understand your patch test results and how to use the app effectively to manage your skin allergies.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The American Contact Dermatitis Society\u00ae also has more information about Contact Dermatitis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.contactderm.org\/patient-support\/contact-dermatitis-faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.contactderm.org\/patient-support\/contact-dermatitis-faq<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Does My Insurance cover Allergy Testing?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">Yes, most major insurance providers, including Medicare, typically cover allergy testing. However, we recommend checking with your specific insurance company to verify your coverage details.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p1\">How to Address Your Allergic Skin Reactions<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\">If you&#8217;re dealing with rashes or suspect you have skin allergies, we invite you to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced providers at any of our locations. 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\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n          \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text-inner blog-post-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"post-title is-large \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/skin-cancer-awareness-month-prevention-protection-social-media-myths\/\" class=\"plain\">SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: PREVENTION, PROTECTION &#038; SOCIAL MEDIA MYTHS<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"is-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"from_the_blog_excerpt \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>CONTACT: Roxanne Strike<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:roxanne@lovell.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">roxanne@lovell.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>SPOKANE, Wash. (April 2, 2024)<\/strong> \u2013 The <a href=\"https:\/\/statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov\/incidencerates\/index.php?stateFIPS=53&amp;areatype=county&amp;cancer=053&amp;race=00&amp;sex=0&amp;age=001&amp;stage=999&amp;type=incd&amp;sortVariableName=rate&amp;sortOrder=default&amp;output=0#results:~:text=*-,Spokane%20County,-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rate of melanoma skin cancer<\/a> in Spokane County is declining, but residents should continue to practice safe sun-care when outside. To recognize Skin Cancer Awareness Month &hellip;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"col post-item\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box box-normal box-text-bottom box-blog-post has-hover\">\n            \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-image\" >\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-cover\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/alopecia-unveiled-delving-into-the-science-of-hair-loss\/\" class=\"plain\" aria-label=\"Alopecia Unveiled: Delving Into the Science of Hair Loss\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/HairLoss_iStock_15132879Large-533x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/HairLoss_iStock_15132879Large-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/HairLoss_iStock_15132879Large-1067x800.jpg 1067w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/HairLoss_iStock_15132879Large-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/HairLoss_iStock_15132879Large-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/HairLoss_iStock_15132879Large-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n          \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text-inner blog-post-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"post-title is-large \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/alopecia-unveiled-delving-into-the-science-of-hair-loss\/\" class=\"plain\">Alopecia Unveiled: Delving Into the Science of Hair Loss<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"is-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"from_the_blog_excerpt \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>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 &hellip;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"col post-item\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box box-normal box-text-bottom box-blog-post has-hover\">\n            \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-image\" >\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-cover\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/winter-skin-survival-guide\/\" class=\"plain\" aria-label=\"Winter Skin Survival Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Winter-Skin-656x400.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Winter-Skin-656x400.png 656w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Winter-Skin-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Winter-Skin.png 869w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n          \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text-inner blog-post-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"post-title is-large \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/winter-skin-survival-guide\/\" class=\"plain\">Winter Skin Survival Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"is-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"from_the_blog_excerpt \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>By Jeanne Ellern, PA-C<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 &hellip;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"col post-item\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box box-normal box-text-bottom box-blog-post has-hover\">\n            \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-image\" >\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-cover\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/unmasking-melasma-what-you-need-to-know\/\" class=\"plain\" aria-label=\"Unmasking Melasma \u2013 What You Need to Know\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"599\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WomanLookingAtFaceInMirrorCloseup-599x400.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WomanLookingAtFaceInMirrorCloseup-599x400.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WomanLookingAtFaceInMirrorCloseup-1199x800.jpg 1199w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WomanLookingAtFaceInMirrorCloseup-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WomanLookingAtFaceInMirrorCloseup-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/WomanLookingAtFaceInMirrorCloseup-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n          \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text-inner blog-post-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"post-title is-large \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/unmasking-melasma-what-you-need-to-know\/\" class=\"plain\">Unmasking Melasma \u2013 What You Need to Know<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"is-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"from_the_blog_excerpt \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Jeanne Ellern, PA-C<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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. &hellip;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"col post-item\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box box-normal box-text-bottom box-blog-post has-hover\">\n            \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-image\" >\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-cover\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/what-you-need-to-know-about-seborrheic-keratosis\/\" class=\"plain\" aria-label=\"What You Need to Know About Seborrheic Keratosis\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SeborrheicKeratosis-656x400.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SeborrheicKeratosis-656x400.png 656w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SeborrheicKeratosis-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/SeborrheicKeratosis.png 869w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n          \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text-inner blog-post-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"post-title is-large \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/what-you-need-to-know-about-seborrheic-keratosis\/\" class=\"plain\">What You Need to Know About Seborrheic Keratosis<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"is-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"from_the_blog_excerpt \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>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 \u201cplumpness.\u201d Some of us may even have to deal with skin growths called seborrheic &hellip;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"col post-item\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box box-normal box-text-bottom box-blog-post has-hover\">\n            \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-image\" >\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-cover\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/fellowship-trained-board-certified-dermatologist-dr-joel-sears-answers-your-top-questions-on-melanoma-skin-cancer\/\" class=\"plain\" aria-label=\"Fellowship-Trained &#038; Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Joel Sears, Answers your top Questions on Melanoma Skin Cancer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Melanoma-656x400.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Melanoma-656x400.png 656w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Melanoma-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Melanoma.png 869w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n          \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text-inner blog-post-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"post-title is-large \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/fellowship-trained-board-certified-dermatologist-dr-joel-sears-answers-your-top-questions-on-melanoma-skin-cancer\/\" class=\"plain\">Fellowship-Trained &#038; Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Joel Sears, Answers your top Questions on Melanoma Skin Cancer<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"is-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"from_the_blog_excerpt \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skincancer.org\/get-involved\/skin-cancer-awareness-month\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin Cancer Foundation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, skin cancer is the <\/span>&hellip;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"col post-item\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box box-normal box-text-bottom box-blog-post has-hover\">\n            \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-image\" >\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-cover\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/skin-cancer-what-you-need-to-know\/\" class=\"plain\" aria-label=\"Skin Cancer: What you need to know.\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Skin-Cancer-656x400.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Skin-Cancer-656x400.png 656w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Skin-Cancer-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Skin-Cancer.png 869w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n          \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text-inner blog-post-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"post-title is-large \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/skin-cancer-what-you-need-to-know\/\" class=\"plain\">Skin Cancer: What you need to know.<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"is-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"from_the_blog_excerpt \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to skin cancer, most of us know what it is, but we really don\u2019t know much else about it. Skin cancer affects over 5 million Americans every year, and it is considered the most common cancer in <\/span>&hellip;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"col post-item\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box box-normal box-text-bottom box-blog-post has-hover\">\n            \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-image\" >\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"image-cover\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/skin-cancer-awareness-month-why-it-is-so-important\/\" class=\"plain\" aria-label=\"Skin Cancer Awareness Month &#8211; Why it is so Important.\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Skin-Cancer-Awareness-1-656x400.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Skin-Cancer-Awareness-1-656x400.png 656w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Skin-Cancer-Awareness-1-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Skin-Cancer-Awareness-1.png 869w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 656px) 100vw, 656px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n          \t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text text-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"box-text-inner blog-post-inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"post-title is-large \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advancederm.net\/skin-cancer-awareness-month-why-it-is-so-important\/\" class=\"plain\">Skin Cancer Awareness Month &#8211; Why it is so Important.<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"is-divider\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"from_the_blog_excerpt \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and at Advanced Dermatology &amp; 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 <\/span>&hellip;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    \n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_1471376157 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n  background-color: #4a5473;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and at Advanced Dermatology &amp; Skin Surgery, we take this opportunity to highlight a significant health issue that many of us still have questions on. 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