Alopecia is a hair loss condition that affects up to 80 million men and women in the United States. While hair loss is the common factor for both men and women when it comes to this condition, the symptoms and causes may differ beyond that. In addition, the amount of hair loss varies from person-to-person,… Continue reading about Alopecia In Men And Women
Rosacea affects your facial skin and is a chronic disorder characterized by flare-ups and remissions. It often begins after the age of 30 and appears as a redness on your nose, cheeks, chin or forehead. The condition may come and go. It is more common for women to be diagnosed with rosacea than men. Emotional… Continue reading about Is Your Rosacea Ready For Warmer Temperatures?
If you have plans to travel over Spring Break, be sure to consider your skin as you pack your bags for your big adventure. Whether you’re going to a beach where you’ll sit in the sun with the majority of your skin exposed except for what’s below your bathing suit, or to the ski slopes… Continue reading about Spring Break Sun Care
A mole on your skin is a growth that is usually black or brown. They can appear on your skin in groups or in isolation. They appear when your cells in your skin form in a cluster instead of spreading throughout your skin. Your moles and change in color and size for many reasons. It… Continue reading about Your Moles
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
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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