Clay Davis, MD, Deaconess Clinic Dermatology Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is often a chronic skin condition that can have a significant impact on quality of life.
David Surprenant, MD, Deaconess Clinic Dermatology
Jamie Mull, MD, Deaconess Clinic Dermatology The arrival of winter usually signals the arrival of dry skin. Anyone can develop dry skin, but the cold climate of the winter months, accompanied by the dry heat indoors, PLUS the changes in hand hygiene practices with the pandemic - can aggravate the condition.
Majed Koleilat, MD Allergy/Immunology, Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Those tingling red swollen bumps that you may mistake for mosquito bites might just be urticaria (hives). Characterized by sudden itchy red bumps that change shape and turn white if pressed (called blanching), hives are uncomfortable, annoying and troublesome.
Clay Davis, MD, Dermatology Deaconess Clinic Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is often a chronic skin condition that can have a significant impact on quality of life. The condition is characterized by an itchy pink, dry rash that often leads to cycles of itching and scratching that are hard to break.
Celine Mestel, MD, PhD, Deaconess Clinic Dermatology Psoriasis is a common chronic skin condition that affects about 1-2% of the population, and is one of the most common diseases that dermatologists treat.
Deaconess Clinic West Summer time means being outside. And sometimes, that means that insects think that we’re delicious, and begin to bite. Fortunately, most bites by mosquitos, flies, fleas and even ticks do NOT cause disease. That being said, the best thing to do for your kids and yourself is to try to prevent the bite in the first place.
Summer is here, and as many people like to enjoy the outdoors, it is important to remember that exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of developing sun-related skin cancer. Find tips on how to protect yourself and your family.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, it is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. People of all races can develop skin cancer. However, certain people are more likely to develop skin cancer.
Mohammed Allaw, MD Internal Medicine, Deaconess Clinic Gateway Professional Building Cancer screening recommendations can be confusing for many people--in my 20 years of practicing primary care medicine for adults, thousands of patients have had questions about various cancer screenings.
In this article, I’ll focus on breast, prostate, lung, colon and skin cancer screenings.
J. Clay Davis, MD, Deaconess Clinic Dermatology Uncontrollable itching. Cracked, scaly, or dry skin. Small raised bumps that ooze when scratched. If your child suffers from any of these symptoms, they might have a severe form of eczema known as atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is a common chronic skin condition that can occur in people of any age; however, it most commonly begins in childhood and improves as people approach adulthood.
Michelle Galen, MD Family Medicine, Deaconess Clinic Pimples and blemishes can be a stubborn problem, even past the teenage years. Learn more about treatment options.
Clay Davis, MD Dermatologist, Deaconess Clinic Psoriasis isn’t just an annoying skin condition – it can be a lifelong issue that requires constant management, supervision and treatment. Psoriasis sufferers experience an accelerated skin cell cycle resulting in scaly patches that are typically dry, itchy and painful. Psoriasis can affect the nails, scalp and areas with sensitive skin like the underarms.