Atlanta Dermatology Articles
Back Acne and How to Treat It
On a good day, back acne is an annoying and frustrating inconvenience to your spaghetti straps and halter tops. On a bad day, it’s a painful and irritating skin condition. Regardless of the severity and frequency, back acne (commonly referred to as bacne) can be damaging to your self-confidence and might keep you from showing…
Skincare Tips for Healthy Winter Skin
Winter is coming and you might be starting to feel the chill from head to toe. While your daily wardrobe transforms from sundresses to sweaters, it’s also time to give your skin a much-needed routine revival to enter the winter season protected and ready to face those harsh, drying conditions. Here are some tips to…
Struggling with Acne: 5 Things You Should Know About Accutane
Acne can be frustrating at any age, and often it can be difficult to treat simply with topical products. If you’ve made the decision to seek help from a board-certified dermatologist, well done. You’ve already taken an important first step in the journey toward clear skin. Too many rely on the advice of online health…
What to Expect During an Annual Skin Check?
For most people, an annual visit to the doctor or dentist is just a part of their normal healthcare routine. Regular physical exams and teeth cleanings are a way to ensure that things are progressing the way they should, and to spot potential issues before they become serious health concerns. Even though our skin is…
What Type of Acne Do You Have?
Pimples, blemishes, zits. No matter what you call them, they all mean the same thing- acne. Acne is a skin condition that affects up to 50 million people a year in the United States. While extremely common, it is still one of the most frustrating conditions to deal with, especially since it comes in so…
How a Dermatologist Can Treat DPN (Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra)
Are you one of the millions of people who have a skin condition known as DPN, or Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra? This condition is often mistaken for freckles or tiny moles. In fact, it is a specific type of skin growth that predominantly affects people with black and dark toned skin. DPN is harmless, but many…
Dry or Dehydrated Skin: How to Tell the Difference
We often use the terms dry skin and dehydrated skin interchangeably. This is understandable since they share many of the same symptoms. Plus, they both can be underlying conditions that cause a common skin culprit – acne. Knowing how to tell which of these conditions is impacting your skin can even help you treat pimple-prone…
Hives 101: What You Need to Know
If you suffer from frequent bouts of hives, you know that they can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. The appearance of these red welts on your skin can bring unwanted attention from others who wonder if they are contagious. Hives, also called urticaria, are a common condition that can be brought on by a number of…
What is Your Skin Type?
For a question that seems so straightforward, it can be a challenge to answer with confidence. What is your skin type? Caring for your skin can require patience, but the number one ingredient is knowledge. A big piece of the puzzle is knowing your skin type. While it can certainly be confusing to confidently choose…
How to Prevent and Treat Razor Bumps Safely
While you may like the look and feel of a shaved beard or smooth legs, regularly shaved skin can be susceptible to razor bumps. Men, and black men in particular, are prone to developing razor bumps on their faces, necks and chests. Women can also develop these bumps on their legs, armpits or bikini lines. …