Are you looking down at your hand and wondering how you got that wart on your knuckle? Do you wonder if there’s something that you did that caused it to arrive uninvited onto your hand? Could the old wives’ tale hold true: Did I ever hold or come in contact with a toad or a… Continue reading about Could You Have Avoided Your Wart?
Ringworm is a skin infection caused by mold like fungi that live on the dead tissues of your skin, hair and nails. You can read more about ringworm here. Ringworm’s symptoms typically include: Red, scaly patch or bump that itches A ring or several rings may form in that area The inside of the “ring”… Continue reading about Typical Winter Rashes That May Look Like Ringworm
A keloid is a raised scar that grows larger than the injury or wound that caused the scar. They form when the body continues to produce collagen after the injury or wound has healed. Types of wounds that may lead to a keloid include burns, cuts, chickenpox scars, and piercings. Keloids are commonly found on… Continue reading about Keloid Treatment
Vitiligo is a chronic skin disease that causes the skin to lose color and turn white in blotchy patches. The cells that are responsible for the color of skin are called melanocytes. When those cells are damaged or destroyed, the skin loses its pigment. White isolated patches are the first sign of vitiligo, but it… Continue reading about What is Vitiligo?
One of the most prevalent viruses in the United States is the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are more than 100 known strains of the virus and nearly half of them can affect the genital area. A common way that HPV impacts the genitals is the development of genital warts, which may show up as one… Continue reading about HPV and Genital Warts
People who have had the chicken pox or have received the varicella vaccine are at higher risk for getting shingles because they are both caused by the same virus. The virus is dormant in the body until it is reactivated years later. Shingles manifests as a blistery red rash that causes pain and itching. The… Continue reading about Understanding Shingles and Shingles Treatment
Lupus is a permanent autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack a person’s own organs, joints, and tissue. The majority of people living with lupus will also experience issues with their skin. Skin disease affiliated with lupus is called cutaneous lupus erythematosus. There are three types of cutaneous lupus erythematosus: chronic cutaneous lupus… Continue reading about Discoid Lupus
A skin tag is a flesh-colored flap of soft tissue that protrudes from the skin’s surface. They look like moles, but are usually smaller. Skin tags can develop anywhere, but are most commonly found in areas where skin, clothes, or jewelry rubs and irritates, such as under breasts, armpits, eyelids, groin, and neck. About one… Continue reading about Treatment of Skin Tags
The light from sun contains UV, or ultraviolet, rays that can tan or burn a person’s skin. UV rays cause excess pigment to accumulate in the skin and form the spots that are called by several names: sun spots, age spots, or liver spots. Though they are most commonly known as age spots, this is… Continue reading about How to Prevent and Treat Age Spots
As fall turns to winter, a person’s skin has different needs than it did in the warmer months. The air in winter dries out and becomes cold causing moisture to pull from the skin. Add to that the drying effects of central heating and fireplaces that are in high use during the winter season. With… Continue reading about Protecting Your Skin in Winter
If your skin disease is affecting your quality of life or you have been told your skin disorder is no longer treatable, we invite you to discover our unique medical dermatology practice in Atlanta. You will find a team of experts in dermatology who are not only dedicated to treating your skin symptoms, but who will work with your primary care doctor and other specialists to give you the comprehensive skin care approach you need to be healthy. Dr. Weisman can show you what it means to have a doctor who is truly an advocate for your health.
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