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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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Caring for Your Skin During Menopause
February 11, 2021
Menopause. A topic most women are not too excited to talk about but, nonetheless, it’s an important one! Menopause brings with it several changes to the body, including changes to the skin. As your hormones begin changing, you may notice your skin becoming dry and discolored. You may also notice unwanted hair growth on other […]
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Dry hands from COVID-19 precautions? Hydrate with these tips!
March 18, 2020
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 nose, coughing or sneezing. If you […]
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Best Ways to Treat Dry Skin
November 29, 2019
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 skin that itches, cracks or bleeds. […]
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Diet Tips for Healthy Skin
August 23, 2019
Healthy skin is not just about creams and sunscreens. So much of your skin’s health starts from the inside. That’s why it’s so important to eat a healthy diet that benefits not just your overall health, but the health of your skin. After all, your skin is the largest organ of the integumentary system. Along […]
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Sunscreen for Your Skin Type
May 31, 2019
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 to look for include ecamsule, avobenzone, […]
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Dealing With Rosacea
April 19, 2019
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 swollen eyelids. Do I Have It? […]
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Top Three Ways to Treat Chapped Hands
December 28, 2018
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 the air. Conversely, when we turn […]
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Causes and Effects of Rosacea
September 20, 2018
Have you ever met someone who has extra sensitive skin? Their cheeks easily flush when there’s a slight breeze or their face turns bright red if spend any time out in the sun? While you may just assume it has to do with their skin type (and it very well might), there’s also a very […]
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Is Your Skin Ready for Fall?
September 22, 2017
It’s finally fall, y’all! Which means it’s also finally time to swap out your summer skincare routine for one that’s better suited for the colder months ahead. And while the temperatures in the Lowcountry don’t necessarily drop dramatically, the cooler, drier air can still do some damage to your skin. Here are some steps you […]
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Dry Skin Treatment
January 20, 2017
If you’ve read our previous blog, you know that dry skin is common during the winter months and that there are ways to prevent your skin from drying out. But what if your skin is already dried out? How do you care for it? This week, we’re sharing some simple ways you can soothe your […]
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Winter Skincare Tips
January 6, 2017
Dry, cracked and flaky skin is never something you want to have to deal with. And yet, when winter rolls around, you are faced with just that. What you may not realize is that the skincare regimens you use during the summer and fall months do not always achieve the same effect during the winter […]
