A lot of what we do in our St. Louis dermatology office is investigative work. Your dermatologist is somewhat of a detective, looking at clues on your skin and drawing conclusions based on symptoms such as redness, itching, and other irritations. Your skin is actually quite adept at reflecting your overall health. It can even […]
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Do this for Beautiful, Healthy Skin
You may consistently hunt for the latest and greatest products to use on your skin. There’s nothing wrong with a little TLC. However, a lot of what your skin needs to look and feel great comes from what you do on a regular basis outside of your skin care routine. Let’s take a look. 1.Feed […]
How to Maximize your Skin with Healthy Holiday Eating
Winter is a special time of year during which many of us find that we have much more to do than usual. We shop. We bake. We party. Which means we eat and drink. The primary concern that most people have when it comes to their holiday eating is how to do so without packing […]
What Affects Your Sensitivity To The Sun?
Those “dog days” of summer are here, and spending time in the sun is what summer is all about for many of us. But a recent article in U.S. News & World Report had some interesting things to say about the sun and the causes of sun sensitivity. You are exposed to more of the […]
Youth And Its Proverbial “Fountain”
For hundreds of years, humans have searched for the Fountain of Youth – alas, to no avail. Growing older is inevitable, yet even today we continue to look for ways to mask its effect. At the Laser & Dermatologic Surgery Center we offer many aesthetic, cosmetic and surgical procedures to ease yourself into aging. However, […]
Help Celebrate May As Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Skin cancer is primarily a lifestyle disease. Exactly what does that mean? Simply put, a lifestyle disease is a disease associated with the way a person lives. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Arming yourself with knowledge of skin cancer is a first step in your defense of this serious disease. Skin cancer is so […]
Step Up Your Spring Skin Care Routine
Now that spring is here, it’s time to think about how you care for your skin as you prepare for the sunny summer months ahead. Like it or not, your fragile facial skin is exposed to the elements every day. Each season presents unique skin care challenges, and each season calls for a different skin […]
What Are Skin Tags?
Aging brings with it some interesting skin-care challenges, among which are the little flesh-colored flaps of skin on your eyelids, neck or under your breasts or arms with the scientific name of acrochordons. They acquired and non-cancerous, and are commonly called “skin tags” or “barnacles.” But whatever name you give them, if you have them, […]
Spring Is Almost Here! It’s The Perfect Time For An IPL Revitalization Treatment
Sage advise is to never give away your age. With today’s amazing anti-aging cosmetic treatments, you don’t have to. But the cumulative effects of the the sun and time itself may have left you with age-revealing spots. These spots are usually harmless but they can definitely give away your age. Age spots typically appear on […]
Is Your Adult Acne Keeping You In Hiding?
When you think of acne you may recall your high school days as you awaited the prom – hoping you wouldn’t have a breakout. Those are fond memories, for sure! These days, the face of acne is changing…and it may look more like the adult you. In fact, many women in their 40’s and 50’s […]
Living In Your Skin
You live in the skin you’re in…every day. It’s the largest organ in your body and tirelessly protects you from negative effects of the environment. Tip: A good habit to form is checking your body all over once a month for any irregularities or abnormalities. Any new or changing skin condition may be indicative of […]
DO YOU SUFFER FROM ROSACEA?
If you are one of the 16 million Americans suffering from Rosacea, your feelings about it are probably not “rosy” ones. • In a survey taken by the National Rosacea Society, it was found that over ninety percent of rosacea patients said their condition had lowered their self-confidence and self-esteem. • Forty percent said they […]
While at the Beach, Keep an Eye Out for Skin Cancer
Because most of us are parading around with minimal clothes during the hot summer months, whether at the beach, the lake, the neighborhood pool, or just out in the backyard, it’s a great time to check your husband, wife, or significant other for signs of skin cancer. Obviously, most skin cancers hit the areas of […]
Do You Need Treatment for Rhinophyma?
Rhinophyma is a condition that causes the enlargement and redness of the nose. It also includes prominent pores and fibrous features. Although many people believe that alcoholism causes rhinophyma, it is actually a form of rosacea. However, excessive alcohol consumption can exacerbate the symptoms of rhinophyma. Rhinophyma does not cause pain in most patients but […]
Stop Smoking Before Your Surgical Procedure
It’s difficult to be unaware of the many threats posed by cigarettes and the health concerns that come with prolonged tobacco use. The truth is that no matter how young you are and no matter how healthy you look and feel otherwise – tobacco use is damaging to your body. This is especially true for […]
Mohs Surgery for the Elimination of Skin Cancer
Mohs micrographic surgery is a unique and highly effective method for eliminating skin cancer cells from the body. Mohs surgery has a very high cure rate, but is a time consuming procedure. You should only undergo Mohs surgery with a specially trained physician, such as those at our practice. Doing so not only improves the […]
Help Keep Your Skin Clear, At Home
Patients of all ages and backgrounds experience frustration with acne. This includes teenagers and adults alike. In fact millions of Americans suffer from acne each year. Acne is commonly characterized by red, irritated skin that can become bumpy in texture and even full of white or black heads. Acne is often caused by clogged pores […]
Redness or Rosacea?
Rosacea is a skin inflammatory disease that affects millions of Americans. In reality there may be more affected than even are aware, as many people mistake their Rosacea symptoms for adult acne or sunburn. While not life-threatening, Rosacea can disturb daily activities and social activities as the disease occurs frequently and most commonly affects the […]
Tips for Treating Eczema
Are you living with eczema, but struggling with how to best handle the symptoms of your skin condition? You’re not alone. Eczema is one of the most common dermatological conditions in the United States. In fact, most patients with eczema are diagnosed as soon as infancy. If you are the parent of a young child […]