Posted on October 26, 2017
Last year, 56 percent of plastic surgeons saw a rise in cosmetic procedures and injectables in clients under the age of 30. At that age, how do you know if you are ready for these treatments? All though there is no specific age to start injectables, ...
Read morePosted on October 24, 2017
By Sarah Churton, MD, FAAD Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-mediated, systemic inflammatory disorder. The immune system sends faulty signals that cause cell turnover to speed up, resulting in red, itchy, scaly, raised plaques on the skin. Psoriasis aff...
Read morePosted on October 18, 2017
With the more nutrition-conscious society that we have become, we are often asked if there are any foods to avoid for patients with acne. So far, no specific dietary changes are generally recommended in the management of acne. However, while the answ...
Read morePosted on October 14, 2017
PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) skin rejuvenation may be just what you are looking for! What is PRP? (Platelet-Rich Plasma) PRP has become a highly sought-after non-surgical procedure used in several fields of medicine to promote healing and cell growth....
Read morePosted on October 06, 2017
Intense Pulse Light (IPL) Who is the ideal candidate for IPL? Those with brown spots or red rosacea patches on the face. What to expect? When the treatment is performed, you will experience a mild pinching or stinging sensation. Anesthesia or pain me...
Read morePosted on October 06, 2017
Have you ever noticed waxy brown or gray bumps that look “stuck on” or “pasted on,” as if you could peel them? These may be seborrheic keratoses (SKs), which are benign, age-related skin lesions. Patients have many names for SKs, like age spo...
Read morePosted on September 29, 2017
Low Cost and Low Commitment Cosmetics for Beautiful Skin! Halloween is the one time of year that it’s acceptable to wear a mask or heavy makeup to camouflage our true identities. The providers at The Woodruff Institute for Dermatology & Cosmeti...
Read morePosted on September 29, 2017
Have you ever noticed whitish or discolored scaly spots on the body? If these spots come and go, one of the possibilities may be a condition called tinea versicolor (TV), or also known as pityriasis versicolor. TV is caused by yeast that is commonly ...
Read morePosted on September 01, 2017
This year has blown by and season is already upon us! Have you scheduled your Aesthetics treatments? Here are some reasons why you may want to consider booking NOW! 1. Busy Season Patients are already calling and the schedules are filling up. The hol...
Read morePosted on August 31, 2017
As dermatology providers, patients often ask us what products to use to control oily facial skin. Do you know that we offer not just one… but THREE exclusive products? Each of the products below help control oiliness AND improve skin texture ...
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