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With heightened news of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), comes a variety of ways to help prevent it. Among those was good hand hygiene: washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place or after blowing your...
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Many people mistakenly think that acne is limited to puberty. In reality, millions of adults have this inflammatory skin condition. Acne is one of the most common skin diseases in the world. One study suggests that 85% of women and 15% of men have adult acne. Some have had...
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Statistics suggest that over 40 million Americans develop actinic keratoses (AKs) every year. This skin condition is one that we treat often. Yet, actinic keratosis (AK) is not a familiar term. This raises a question. So, what are actinic keratoses? About Actinic Keratoses Actinic keratoses are precancerous growths on...
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Every year there is a sense of renewal that comes in January. It’s an opportunity to recommit to those things that you didn’t get to the prior year or it’s a chance to set some new goals and stake your claim in the new year. When it comes to...
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Winter is just around the corner and along with chillier temperatures comes dry air and dry skin! If using a moisturizer isn’t doing the trick, you may need to make an appointment with us at Charleston Dermatology to get relief. Dry skin can be bothersome, causing rough, scaly, flaking...
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It’s been a great year at Charleston Dermatology and we’re taking a look back at our top blog posts you care most about. As we focus on medical and surgical practices, we work hard to ensure our patients have the information they need to have healthy skin all year...
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Did you know November is National Healthy Skin Month? Take this time to reflect on your skincare routine and how you’re treating your body’s largest organ! Check out these helpful tips from us and our partners at AAD. Wash your face. Using a mild cleanser and lukewarm water, make...
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Anti-aging is a major reason folks invest in skincare and work with their dermatologist. While there’s no fountain of youth that will magically eliminate all your wrinkles, there are certainly steps you can take to be proactive when it comes to aging. Protection Sun protection is the basis of...
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125 million people across the globe deal with psoriasis, but there are many misconceptions surrounding this ailment. Let’s break down myths versus facts when it comes to a common, but often misunderstood, skin disease. Myth: Psoriasis is contagious. Fact: Unlike warts, psoriasis is not contagious. It is not linked...
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Exercising is a big part of health and being healthy positively affects your complexion. However, there are dermatologic pitfalls of going to the gym, and we’re not just talking about sprained muscles. Here are some infections that you may encounter at your exercise facility: Athlete’s Foot and Jock Itch...
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