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Pilonidal Cyst: Don’t Let It Become a Pain in Your Butt

By Asheboro Dermatology | June 20, 2017

When a large and painful bump develops between your buttocks, you might not know what it is or how to get rid of it. However, the bump on your bottom…

A Guide to Adult Acne: Pinehurst Dermatologists Share What You Need to Know - West End

A Guide to Adult Acne: Pinehurst Dermatologists Share What You Need to Know

By Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center West End | May 31, 2017

Acne is one of the most prevalent skin conditions throughout the United States—and it doesn’t just affect teenagers. Research has found that a growing number of adults also experience acne.…

Childhood Melanoma

Childhood Melanoma: A Dangerous Form of Skin Cancer

By Asheboro Dermatology | May 24, 2017

Although skin cancer isn’t as common in children as it is in adults, doctors are seeing more cases of melanoma in pediatric patients. Statistics show that the number of cases…

Nervous System

How Parkinson’s Disease and Its Medication Can Affect Your Skin

By Asheboro Dermatology | May 24, 2017

Statistics show that a million or more Americans have Parkinson’s disease-a progressive nervous system disease that causes shaking, resting tremors, muscle stiffness, and gait and balance problems. In addition to symptoms such…

Albemarle Dermatologist Explains Why Sun Protection is so Important - Stanly County

Albemarle Dermatologist Explains Why Sun Protection is so Important

By Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center Albemarle | May 2, 2017

Whether you’re heading out on a hike or just down the street, wearing sunscreen whenever you’re outside is vital. While sun protection is important all year long, it’s especially crucial…

Dermatologist in Thomasville Explains Psoriasis - Davidson County

Dermatologist in Thomasville Explains Psoriasis

By Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center Thomasville | March 31, 2017

Ongoing skin problems might seem like a simple quirk, but if you have psoriasis, your condition can grow out of control faster than you might think. For this reason, it…

Embarrassing Warts

Don’t Let Warts Embarrass You: See a Dermatologist for Medical Treatment

By Asheboro Dermatology | March 21, 2017

Warts are noncancerous skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Skin warts can spread to other individuals by direct contact with infected skin or with objects and surfaces on…

Rosacea Management Methods From North Carolina's Leading Dermatologist - Albemarle

Rosacea Management Methods From North Carolina’s Leading Dermatologist

By Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center Albemarle | March 2, 2017

Rosacea is a common, yet sometimes uncomfortable, skin condition. With flushing, inflammation, visible blood vessels, and stinging sensations across the face, most patients are curious about skin treatments to help…

Scleroderma

See a Dermatologist About Skin Tightening When You Have Scleroderma

By Asheboro Dermatology | February 21, 2017

Scleroderma is a rare disease that affects the body’s connective tissue. Although systemic scleroderma affects skin tissues, blood vessels, and major organs, localized scleroderma, which develops slowly, generally affects only…

Best Sunscreen

How to Choose the Best Sunscreen for Oily Skin

By Asheboro Dermatology | January 31, 2017

According to the American Cancer Society, you are more likely to develop skin cancer over any other type of cancer. Over five million cases of the disease are diagnosed yearly.…