Dealing with Acne-Prone Skin
Think KISS When Dealing with Acne-Prone Skin Acne is the most common skin condition in the country, affecting 50 million Americans each year. Although acne generally begins in puberty – at some point between the ages of 12 and 24 approximately 85% of us experience at least minor outbreaks – it can occur at any […]
Overseeing Moles
Managing Skin Moles Is Good for Your Health We’ll start with rule #1. If any mole (blemish, birthmark, lesion, lump, sore, wart, or other skin phenomenon) appears even remotely suspicious – asymmetric, bleeding, growing, itchy, painful, scaly – see the doctor right away. These are possible warning signs of problems ranging from atypical moles to […]
Hormonal Acne: It’s an Adult Thing
Zits are for kids, right? Not necessarily. Just when you thought you’d gotten beyond pubescent breakouts, acne flares up – again. Among women, the culprit is often referred to as hormonal acne, and it can afflict us in our 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond. Defining Hormonal Acne The term hormonal acne is often used to describe adult-onset female acne. And as the name suggests, a strong hormonal […]
Everything You Need to Know About Warts
Yick. Bleh. Gross. Ugh. That’s the reaction most of us have to skin warts, especially when they appear on our bodies. Generally, we find such abnormal skin growths unsightly, annoying, embarrassing. If you have them, you likely want them gone. What and Why Skin Warts Happen Warts are small, fleshy bumps that can appear anywhere on the human body; […]
Skin concerns flaring up this fall
Author: Dr. Emily Levin, Board-Certified Dermatologist and Co-Owner of Northwest Dermatology Group and Covet Med Spa in Bingham Farms Less sun, cool temps and face masks exacerbating common skin conditions Wearing a mask to protect yourself and others from the COVID-19 virus can cause acne on your face. But you can take steps to alleviate […]
Reducing Skin Cancer Risk
Preventing Skin Cancer Understanding Skin Cancer Basics Skin cancer, the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells, is the most common type of cancer in the United States. One in five Americans will develop skin cancers during their lifetimes, with 3.3 million nonmelanoma cases diagnosed annually. Nearly 98% of cases are basal cell or squamous cell […]
What Are the Best Treatments for Warts?
Warts are benign skin growths that form on the body and can develop in different areas. This skin condition is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which infects the top layer of the skin. Once HPV infects the skin, it causes the abnormality known as a wart. If you’ve ever had a wart, you know how […]
Skin Care That Goes Beyond the Bottle
Everyone wants youthful, radiant, glowing skin until they realize nice skin transcends a bottle of expensive serum or moisturizer. When it comes to skincare, the glow starts from within. So, it doesn’t just matter what you put on your body, but what you also put in it. While others are filling their cabinets with serums, […]
3 Common Insect Bites & When to See a Doctor
Summer brings backyard hangouts, days by the pool, and unfortunately bugs that bite such as mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, and more. Most of the time, these bites are harmless. But on some occasions, they can cause irritation, allergic reactions, or even infections. While you’re probably not well-versed in bug bite identification, it’s important to know what bit […]
