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What Your Hair Says About Your Overall Health
April 18, 2022
From a messy bun or a dye job gone wrong to that one stray untamable hair, bad hair days are a universal annoyance. But did you know that these little annoyances can actually be helpful in the grand scheme of things? It’s true! The condition of your hair can hold critical information regarding your overall […]
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Essential Tips for Proper Face Washing
April 11, 2022
As we go about our day-to-day lives, our skin acts as our first line of defense against visible (and invisible) foreign entities such as oils, dirt, bacteria and more. When left unmanaged, this unwanted debris can build up, creating a layer that leads to skin issues like breakouts and obstructs the effectiveness of the skin […]
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5 Signs of Stress On Your Skin
March 28, 2022
Whether it’s glowing skin or a wrinkle-free smile, inner peace can create outer beauty. So, what happens when the stresses of life are clouding your mind? From a knot in the pit of your stomach to sweaty palms and trouble sleeping – the effects of stress are universal. Given enough time, symptoms of stress left […]
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How Overall Health Affects Adult Acne (and What You Can Do to Combat It)
March 16, 2022
“Why do I still have acne?” If you’re over the age of 25 and still find yourself battling troublesome breakouts, you may be asking yourself this exact question. Though most common during adolescence, acne can affect adults as well. This inflammatory skin condition is the 8th most common skin disease worldwide. What causes adult acne? […]
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Cold Weather Skin Cancer Prevention
March 2, 2022
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, you may find yourself deciding to skip your usual sun safety precautions. But wait! While the sun may seem like less of a threat during the colder months, you can still experience harmful effects from the sun during the winter. Let’s chat about how to […]
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Cosmetic Quarterly: National Healthy Skin Month
March 2, 2022
For this edition of Cosmetic Quarterly, we’re doing a Q&A with Dr. Mackenzie Gwynne, MD about the importance of healthy skin, how to achieve it and maintain it during National Healthy Skin Month! How can you tell your skin is or is not healthy? This can be tricky. Assessing skin health is largely what dermatologists spend years […]
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Dry Skin vs. Eczema
March 2, 2022
As the Charleston temperature starts to drop, you may find yourself noticing dry, itchy skin on yourself or your loved ones. Dry skin can be just that, dry skin, or it could be something more serious, such as eczema. October is Eczema Awareness Month and while it can be difficult to tell if you’re experiencing […]
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Skin Cancer Affects All Skin Types
March 2, 2022
Have you been wondering if skin cancer can affect your specific skin type? The short answer is… Yes. While certain skin types have a higher risk of getting skin cancer, all skin types are at risk. You mean even if I don’t get burned from the sun, I can still get skin cancer? Yes! The […]
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How The Sun Can Hurt and Help Your Acne
March 2, 2022
If you’re struggling with acne from the summer months, you’ve probably had people recommend exposing your skin to the sun as a possible remedy. We’re here to tell you, there are better ways to treat your acne! How can the sun help my acne? This is a tricky question. Many people think that sun exposure […]
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5 Surprising Benefits of Botox
February 28, 2022
Though most well-known for its help reducing wrinkles, Botox injections have many applications beyond fighting signs of aging. By repurposing the onobotulinumtoxinA, a toxin produced by a microbe that causes botulism, this wonder of the medical community helps to relax muscles and halt their movement in injection sites. These properties make Botox a solution for […]
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Cosmetic Treatments: Love On Your Skin
February 21, 2022
With Valentine’s Day just behind us, we’ve still got love on the brain at Charleston Dermatology. But while chocolates and flowers are nice, there are other ways to celebrate that don’t require a significant other. Try showing some love to yourself by sharing some love with your skin. We provide patients with a variety of […]
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7 Tips for Healthy and Hydrated Skin
January 25, 2022
From constant itching to embarrassing flakes, dry skin can be a pain. When left untreated, that annoyance can become a bigger problem, even leading to allergies or skin reactions. With the proper knowledge and some TLC for your epidermis, avoiding these greater issues becomes a simpler task. Chase away dry skin discomfort by keeping it […]