During the summer, your exposure to the sun is at an all-time high. Every day is warmer, clearer, and sunnier, which means your chance of sunburn is sky-high! To protect yourself from the sun’s damaging rays, make sure you know how to properly apply and reapply sunscreen to protect yourself and your family. When choosing […]
If you have an adolescent suffering from severe acne, you should consider professional medical dermatology. Besides being the prudent option medically, treating unsightly blemishes can help adolescent self-confidence and promote a positive body image. Acne is very common with about 80% of adolescents experiencing some form of acne every year. Depending on the severity of […]
School is finally out and though the next school year is months away, it’s never too late to plan for the future. Specifically, when it comes to skin treatments, planning ahead is of the essence. If you have an adolescent suffering from chronic wart growth, you should consider professional medical dermatology. Besides being the prudent […]
May is Melanoma Awareness Month. Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that starts as pigment cells which mutate into cancerous growths. These usually present themselves as odd looking moles, or even clear dots on the skin. While rarer than basal cell or squamous cell skin cancer, melanoma is more likely to metastasize, or spread. […]
May is the last month of spring and the beginning of summer! You will be out with the family celebrating many holidays such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Independence Day. You may be having cookouts and family get-togethers which means lots of pictures. Botox could be the quick way to get rid of some […]
If you are regretting an old tattoo, tattoo removal can remove your ink and leave you with nothing more than a slight change in skin pigmentation. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of rumors and misinformation surrounding tattoo removal. Use this article as a reference for any questions you may have regarding tattoo removal. Tattoo Removal Basics […]
“Microdermabrasion” is a term some may be familiar with, but oftentimes the procedure itself and its intended effects are not well known. Simply put, Microdermabrasion is a procedure that sands away layers of dead skin cells by using a special applicator. This results in immediately noticeable improvements with minimal side effects. Western Maryland Dermatology offers […]
If you are experiencing noticeable loss of volume in your face, injectable fillers may be an option to consider. Injectable fillers are a safe, FDA-approved, non-surgical way of replacing the lost volume that can last for months or even a year. Using a licensed dermatologist at Western Maryland Dermatology can help negate many risks that […]
Today is Melanoma Monday which kicks off Melanoma Awareness Month. So why does Melanoma have an entire month dedicated to its awareness and what is Melanoma? The most dangerous form of skin cancer, these cancerous growths develop when unrepaired DNA damage to skin cells (most often caused by ultraviolet radiation from the sun or tanning […]
Do you, or someone you know suffer from excessive sweating? It is more common than you think and isn’t tied to any season. The condition is known as Hyperhidrosis. It is natural for the body to sweat, it’s the simplest form of how our bodies cool. For some, though, sweating becomes excessive, and a person […]
