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
Using the right face wash for your skin is extremely important. At the end of every day it is important to wash your face in order to remove the daily grime: sweat, dirt, dead skin, makeup, and oil. The environment that you live in each day is a dirty one, and all that gunk coats… Continue reading about Using The Right Face Wash For Your Skin
Most people will be afflicted by hives at some point in their lives. Hives are a skin reaction to an irritant that cause red, itchy welts to develop on the skin. These welts appear and fade repeatedly as the reaction runs its course. Most people are not overly bothered by hives; they are more of… Continue reading about Chronic Hives
Nothing shocks or concerns a parent more than a sudden, overwhelming condition to affect their child. Erythema Multiforme is one such condition that can cause parents to majorly “freak out” because of the intense symptoms that occur on the skin. Erythema multiforme is an acute, self-limited, and sometimes recurring, skin condition that is considered to… Continue reading about Erythema Multiforme
After-summer skin often needs time to repair. Throughout the summer, even with proper sunscreen application, the high temperatures, humidity, and ultraviolet rays from the sun can cause stress to the skin. It takes time to repair, to heal from this damage. One common skin concern that troubles many people is dry, blotchy patches that occur… Continue reading about Dry, Blotchy Facial Skin
Acne is almost viewed as a rite of passage for teens, yet it is understandably one of the worst predictable trials to go through. While females often struggle with self-esteem issues and the pressures to “look perfect,” males find that, along with the struggle of confidence, they have to deal with shaving. Most guys look… Continue reading about Shaving With Acne
Now that summer is coming to a close, it is time to take a close look at your skin to identify any areas of concern or damage from the past few months of sun exposure. With the skin more exposed during summer, damage can easily occur without warming. Performing a routine full body skin check… Continue reading about It’s Time For a Mole Check
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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