•   Conditions, Dermatology Services Explained
•  on Sep, 01, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About Folliculitis Folliculitis is a painful condition that can occur wherever hair grows on your body. It is especially common in zones that experience a lot of friction. This includes the neck, armpits, buttocks and thighs. Some people even experience folliculitis on the scalp. How do you know if you […]

•   Conditions
•  on Aug, 01, 2018

Psoriasis Awareness Month Every year in August the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) dedicates their time and energy to raise awareness about the disease. Psoriasis Awareness Month is about educating the public, eliminating myths and offering sound advice. Overview Psoriasis is a noncontagious yet chronic and long-lasting autoimmune disease that affects the skin. It is characterized by blotches […]

•   Conditions
•  on Jun, 15, 2018

If you enjoy the outdoors once the weather warms up in the spring and summer, chances are you will be exposed to plants that pack a poisonous punch. In fact, day hiking trips and jaunts to your favorite swimming hole can often leave you exposed to many poisonous plants such as poison ivy, poison oak […]

•   Conditions
•  on Jun, 20, 2017

Folliculitis News Inflamed hair follicles can lead to inflamed tempers. When a number of hair follicles become infected, it’s called folliculitis; and it’s not a pretty sight. The condition includes a variety of symptoms that can vary from annoying to embarrassing: Clusters of small red bumps or white-headed pimples or pus-filled blisters that break open […]

•   Conditions
•  on Apr, 28, 2017

Melasma consists of the development of dark brown patches of skin that appear most commonly on the facial area. The spots often crop up on the cheeks, the upper part of the nose, the forehead, chin, and upper lip. Other body areas that are often exposed to the sun can also exhibit melasma, particularly the forearms […]

•   Conditions
•  on Aug, 30, 2016

Skin cancer affects millions of Americans each year. Although not always deadly, skin cancer is still a serious medical condition that should be addressed by a qualified medical professional. If you suspect you might have skin cancer, a dermatologist at Georgia Dermatology Center and Medical Spa in Cumming, GA, will gladly see you. The cancer often starts […]