Atlanta Dermatology Articles
How to Take Care of Your Feet
While the days of bare feet and sandals might be coming to an end as we enter the fall season, it does not mean that you should neglect to take care of your feet. Dry, cracked heels can be painful and lead to other problems down the road. Male and female patients can both experience…
4 Triggers to Avoid If You Have Sensitive Skin
If you have sensitive skin, you know that it can have a major impact on your day-to-day life. Dry, red, itchy or even burning skin can be much more than just a nuisance. It can affect your confidence and can even lead to infections. People who have sensitive skin can react to a wide range…
Can Stress Cause Acne?
For most of us, some level of stress is unavoidable at certain points in our lives. Events of the last 18 months have proven to put additional strain on many people, and continues to do so as the pandemic ebbs and flows. Stress can also pile on from other sources, including family, relationships, career and…
3 Facts About Keloids
Keloids are very common but many people don’t know much about them. Often, people think that they just have a very unique scar when in fact, it is a keloid. A keloid is scar tissue that can appear after an injury to the skin. They can grow over time, becoming quite large and may even…
How These 3 Habits Could Be Making Your Acne Worse
If you suffer from acne breakouts, you’ve probably done an awful lot of research online to figure out how to clear your complexion. There are so many myths on the Internet that it can be really confusing to know what’s true and what isn’t. Not only that, some common treatment options that you may have…
Is Melanoma Lethal?
As a dermatologist, skin cancer is one of the greatest health concerns that we see in the office. It is a serious health condition that is extremely prevalent in the United states. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology Association states that 1 in 5 Americans will develop some type of skin cancer during their…
4 Tips for Clearing Acne Before Your Wedding
For many people, their wedding day is one of the biggest days of their lives. Months of planning and high expectations make it an exciting and beautiful time, but also one that can be full of pressure and anxiety. If you suffer from acne, it can be even more stressful hoping that your skin stays…
3 Tips for Treating Your Eczema
If you are one of the over 31 million Americans who have a form of eczema, you know that the condition can be uncomfortable and even downright painful. Many people don’t realize that there are 7 different types of eczema and that treatments can vary for each. But no matter if you have a mild…
5 Myths About Acne
When you are dealing with breakouts, you want information to help you treat and get rid of the problem. For many people, that means getting on the Internet to do some research about acne, its causes and the most effective treatments. And while there is no shortage of information available online, there is still a…
Melasma and Hyperpigmentation: What’s the Difference?
Is melasma the same as hyperpigmentation? Both of these terms are frequently used to describe skin conditions that result in dark patches of the skin, especially on the face. But, are these two conditions the same thing? Are there different treatment options depending on the cause of the dark patches? Dr. Straughn of Buckhead Dermatology…