Posts by Asheboro Dermatology

The flawless complexion that you see on magazines, in movies, and on the internet isn’t often attainable in real life. Spots, splotches, and discolored areas of skin can be normal for many people. But that doesn’t mean you should leave every skin issue alone. What types of blemishes, spots, and other noticeable marks can develop…

If you have an odd rash on your face that looks like acne but doesn’t go away no matter what you do, or simply goes away then returns later, you may actually have a dermatological condition called perioral dermatitis. Learn more about this skin condition and discover how you and your dermatologist can help treat…

Being diagnosed with skin cancer by a dermatologist can be a very worrisome experience. However, the sooner you receive your diagnosis, the sooner you can undergo skin cancer treatment, which greatly increases your chance of a successful recovery. The team at Asheboro Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center in North Carolina knows that early diagnosis is…

A skin rash basically refers to an inflammation of the skin and is generally characterized by redness, welts, or raised bumps. Rashes on the skin may itch or burn and occasionally blister. Some common causes of a skin rash include exposure to poisonous plants, sun allergies, insect bites, and shingles. Here are a few common…

Conditions like psoriasis are more than skin deep. When you have psoriasis, your body’s skin cells experience a sped-up life cycle. Your body pushes cells to grow more quickly on the surface of the skin, which can result in itchy, painful patches. Psoriasis is a chronic condition that affects each person differently. Some people have…

Skin cancer is one of the most prevalent forms of the disease, but it is overlooked by many people. It’s extremely important to understand how to identify this illness, as well as the risks it poses, which is why the staff at Asheboro Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center in Asheboro, Thomasville, Albemarle and West End…

Dermatofibroma – also known as benign fibrous histiocytoma – is a slow-growing, benign skin nodule that usually develops on the lower legs. Dermatofibromas occur in adults of all ages but are more common in women than men. However, the growths are rare in children. Because these noncancerous growths do not go away on their own, you may…

Sometimes, a wart is little more than a minor annoyance that simply goes away on its own. In many other cases, though, warts do not respond to over-the-counter treatments and instead require help from a dermatologist. If you have a stubborn wart that will not go away—or keeps coming back after it does—turn to Asheboro…

Melasma is a darkening of the skin that can result in patches that can be tan, brown or gray. These patches can appear for a number of reasons, including an increase in hormone levels such as from pregnancy or birth control pills, or they can appear from overexposure from the sun. Sometimes these patches can…

Mohs surgery is one of the most effective treatments for some kinds of skin cancer. It has a 98% cure rate for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. If you, or a loved one, have recently been diagnosed with one of these types of skin cancer, learning more…