Posts by Asheboro Dermatology

Skin tags aren’t dangerous growths, but they are often embarrassing.They tend to appear around your eyes or on your neck where other people can see them. While it isn’t necessary to remove skin tags, if their appearance bothers you, talk to your dermatologist about removal options. There are more reasons to remove the tags than…

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin condition in the United States. Approximately 50 million people are affected. Acne occurs for a variety of reasons, including genetics, hormones, stress and some medications. Regardless of the cause, acne is best treated through a strict skincare routine. While many can cure…

Moles are skin growths that usually have a black or brown appearance—typically, they’re harmless. However, Asheboro Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center in Asheboro and the Dermatology & SkinSurgery Centers in Pinehurst, Albemarle and Thomasville, NC, reminds patients that it’s important to be cautious of new moles or changing moles, as they may be an indicator…

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 is likely called a pilonidal cyst, and as you likely know, these cysts can be painful and even debilitating. A pilonidal cyst generally develops in…

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 of this potentially life-threatening skin cancer in children increased by approximately 2 percent each year from 1973 to 2009. Melanoma can develop on any area…

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 as pain, numbness, and tingling in the skin, you can have skin problems and be at increased risk for developing malignant melanoma. Potential Risk Although…

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 which the virus is present. Warts on the hands or soles of the feet often go away on their own in due time. In fact,…

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 the skin, making it thick, hard, and tight. But if you have either type of scleroderma, you can have patches of hard and tight skin…

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. Fortunately, skin cancer can be avoided, and wearing sunscreen is one easy way to reduce your risks. If you have oily skin, then you may…

If you have skin cancer, Mohs surgery is an effective treatment option to look into. At the Dermatology & Skin Surgery Centers with locations in Asheboro, Albemarle, Thomasville and Pinehurst/West End, NC, our Board Certified Dermatologist, Todd Williams, M.D., offers this form of treatment to all patients who would benefit from it. That said, we…