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We’re excited about Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Even though we maintain an ongoing dialogue with our patients about skin health, it’s important to be reminded of the dangers of skin cancer, especially since it’s largely preventable and if caught in time, highly treatable. Because it’s the most common kind...
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This month, we’ll be sharing all of the resources, tools and tips that you need to know for National Skin Cancer Awareness Month. By using the hashtag #CheckDetectProtect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, you can learn how to protect yourself and loved ones! We also encourage you to use #CheckDetectProtect...
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What Is Rosacea? Rosacea is a skin disease that is known to cause facial redness. However, there’s more to rosacea than redness. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology has defined four types of rosacea: Erythematotelangiectatic, Papulopustular, Phymatous and Ocular. Symptoms can vary from redness to acne-like breakouts to...
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As the days become longer and we spend more time at the beach, we must prepare our skin for the fun time we plan to spend in the sun. It’s important to enjoy life, especially when you’re in Charleston, but it’s also just as important to take care of...
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We could fill a book with all the old wives tales we’ve heard at Charleston Dermatology. While some are worthwhile (eating avocado and salmon for better skin and nails), some are downright dubious. To help you sort through the rumor mill, let us dispel some common myths: Myth:...
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Did you know that your eczema may actually be classified as atopic dermatitis? It’s the most common type of eczema and it simply means that a) it might be inherited and b) it’s a skin-related disease. It’s something that we see a lot at Charleston Dermatology and we’re here...
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The time has arrived: you’ve finally experienced the panic-inducing moment of looking in the mirror, or seeing a recently-taken picture of yourself, only to think: “Is that what I really look like?” Suddenly, the tolls of everyday living have made themselves apparent in your facial lines. Fear not: there’s...
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Not everyone’s skin is created equally. Your skin type is typically determined by a combination of your genetics, the climate, changes in your hormones, medications, diet, allergies or skin care. Because of all these different factors, your skin can vary season to season or depending on what time of...
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Known as the gold standard for removing many types of skin cancer, including the two most common forms of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma), Mohs surgery offers a success rate of up to 99 percent while sparing as much healthy tissue as possible. In other...
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As the days continue to get shorter and colder, you may have begun to notice a change with your skin. That’s because when the temperatures outside drop, so does the humidity. This, in turn, causes our skin to dry out too because of the lack of moisture available in...
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