Archive for 2016

For many who suffer from psoriasis, the hardest part is not as much the skin’s appearance as it is the itchiness felt in 70 to 90 percent of patients. According to the National Psoriasis Association, this itch is often described as a burning or biting sensation. Effectively managing the condition is vital, and, as the…

The team at the Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center in West End, North Carolina knows the potentially deadly risks of sun damage. Aside from causing unsightly wrinkles, discoloration, and other visible skin damage, sun exposure can lead to cancerous moles and melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Below, the Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center…

When faced with skin cancer, choosing the right treatment option can often be nerve-wracking. Asheboro Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center offers several different treatment options to patients in North Carolina. However, these doctors, as well as many others across the country, advocate the use of Mohs surgery—a precise operation that removes complex cancer cells from…

Nearly everyone wants their skin to not only appear healthy, but to actually be healthy, too. It’s more important than ever to have a skin treatment routine, which can protect against any serious future ailments like melanoma. The dermatologists at the Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center, in Albemarle, NC, have the tips to help anyone…