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Urticaria is a phenomenon in which the skin develops itchy, red or pink blotches. Most people refer to this skin finding as “hives”, and some call the skin blotches “welts”. These itchy areas tend to arise and disappear within a few hours, but others often emerge as the former ones disappear. The cause of urticaria…

Rosacea (pronounced “Ro-zay-sha”), which is also called Acne Rosacea, is a common skin disorder that affects more than 5% of the U.S. population. It tends to occur in patients between the ages of 30-55 but can occur in any adult patient. Women are affected more often than men. Rosacea tends to be a chronic disorder…

Please read completely before starting your lsotretinoin ! DO NOT use your other “acne medications” (prior OTC products or prescriptions) DO NOT get in a tanning bed DO NOT get excessive sunshine unless you are very careful with protection. Some patients burn easier on this medication. 11Test the waters 11, so to speak, before taking…

(please read carefully and completely before your surgery) You have been scheduled (or tentatively scheduled) for surgery here at our practice. This information will help you prepare for your procedure. Read it carefully and completely. We strongly recommend that you bring someone along with you the day of surgery if at all possible. That person…

Seborrheic dermatitis and Dandruff are related disorders although they do not always occur together. Dandruff is quite common and is characterized by excessive flaking or scaling of the scalp. It is sometimes associated with white, dry or greasy scales. It is estimated that 30% of the population experiences some dandruff. Seborrheic dermatitis is a more…