Atlanta Dermatology Articles

Medically called Acanthosis Nigricans, and most fondly called “dirty neck”. Dirty neck is a common skin disorder common amongst African Americans. This skin condition is characterised by dark brownish plaque usually located around the skin of the armpits, knuckles and neck but can also appear in the insides of the thighs and fingers. This discoloration…

Black skin care tips for residents of Atlanta. Given the excessive sun most of the year and dry air in the winter in Atlanta, you can have a straightforward routine. The following tips take into account conditions that are most common in black skin (e.g, keloids, melasma, vitiligo, ingrown hair): Avoid scrubs with loofahs, bath…

Whether you currently have flawless skin or not, there’s always a time in our life when we experience these little party spoilers called blemishes. Blemishes may seem small and insignificant, but for many people blemishes could leave us with diminished self-esteem in terms of appearance, causing us to be overly self-conscious and constantly searching for…