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Sweating an excessive amount can interfere with your confidence, not to mention with daily activities like turning door knobs. If excessive sweating leads to your skin staying wet for an extended amount of time, turning white or peeling, or leading to skin infections like athlete’s foot and jock itch,...
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We get it. The last thing you want to do when you’re ready to fall asleep is to tack on additional time perfecting your nightly skincare routine. But if you want to combat the tolls of aging, it’s a necessity, even if it’s the bare minimum. Remove makeup You...
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We can’t stress the importance of applying sunscreen daily. Make sure that you choose protection that shields against both UVA and UVB rays. These products are labeled “broad spectrum” and will adequately protect against sun damage when applied correctly. The minimum protection you should look for is 30+. Ingredients...
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Do you suffer from melasma? It pops up for some of us in the sunnier months and we at Charleston Dermatology can help you get a hold of any discoloration before it becomes more of an issue. What is Melasma? Melasma is a type of skin discoloration that causes...
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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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