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“Bumpy arms”, “chicken skin” or “goosebumps that never go away” are common phrases we hear when patients come to us with keratosis pilaris or “KP”. KP is a benign condition of the skin that commonly occurs on the backs of the upper arms and also on the thighs or buttocks. Sometimes, younger patie...

Have you ever sweat through your shirt the day of a big presentation? Been embarrassed during a handshake because of your clammy hands? Finished a day with damp, smelly socks? Chances are if you’ve nodded your head along with reading any of those questions you may be suffering from hyperhidrosis or...

Have you noticed cracking, scaling and dryness on your hands? Maybe you’ve tried over the counter hand creams and lotions, but your skin is still painful and just won’t heal? You may be suffering from hand dermatitis (eczema). Patients with hand dermatitis suffer from several symptoms including c...

Sometimes patients come to us with very severe acne that consists of nodules, cysts, and pustules on the skin. Many times, this deep cystic type of acne has already left scars on the skin and is causing distress to the patient. Often, we will see patients with acne that has been treated for years wi...

There are many reasons a child may need to see a dermatologist ranging from rashes to bug bites to acne. One of the most important reasons for your son or daughter to be seen in clinic is to monitor moles that are worrisome. Most moles seen on children’s skin are generally not too concerning. As...

Eczema, also called “atopic dermatitis”, is a common condition generally categorized as dry, red, itchy skin and affecting over three million people in the United States every year. For this month’s Eczema Awareness Month we are answering five common questions about Eczema. Is my eczema contagious?...

Have you noticed thickened or discolored nails on your hands or feet? These nail changes may be a clue that fungus has made your nails its’ home! Nail fungus, or onychomycosis, is a common problem and can be caused by a variety of different factors. Most people will first notice a discoloration o...

It’s sometimes hard to know when to get out of the drugstore aisle and into the Dermatology office.  If you’ve been treating acne with over-the-counter treatments (such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid) for over six weeks, or if you’re developing scarring at any point, we recommend coming in f...

  Q: Is ringworm really caused by worms in the skin? A: No! Ringworm, or Tinea Corporis, is actually caused by a fungus. The term likely comes from the appearance of the rash, which can have a ring-shaped border around it and look like a worm with raised borders that snake around the edges....