Posts by Buckhead Dermatology
Is Skin Health Related to Mental Health?
Mental health is not always accompanied by physical signs like diabetes and high blood pressure. However, severe skin conditions may not be evident because those suffering have mastered covering up or avoiding situations altogether. These efforts can take an emotional toll. The social impact of severe skin conditions can be debilitating and lead to depression…
Read MoreHow To Care for Your Skin from Season to Season
Just as the seasons change, so does your skin. As your skin toughs it out through cold and dry winters and moves into hot summer weather and an abundance of air conditioning, your skin care routine may require some product adjustment to keep your skin at optimal health through every season.
Read MoreAnswering the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Mohs Surgery
When you or someone you love is suspicious of a lesion or mole on their skin, you should make an appointment to see a licensed dermatologist as soon as possible. Only a professional trained in skin cancer signs, symptoms, and treatments can diagnose your concern and provide treatment options. Skin cancer affects countless Americans, and…
Read MoreUnderstanding Melasma and The Best Treatments
When skin pigmentation occurs, this skin condition is called melasma. More commonly experienced by women than men and darker skin patients than lighter skin, it often appears on the face as darker spots and patches. Melasma is not dangerous or contagious. However, if the discolorations cause someone to lead a low-quality life because they are…
Read MorePlaque Psoriasis: Internal or External?
Many people suffer from annoying conditions and psoriasis outbreaks, but plaque psoriasis is different. Plaque psoriasis comes from within and causes skin reactions on the elbows, arms, legs, face, and scalp, including itchiness, flaking, and rashes. In some cases, these outward signs of plaque psoriasis can not only be uncomfortable but make people self-conscious about…
Read MoreManaging Your Psoriasis This Summer
We are officially in the throes of summer. Although places like California are experiencing “June Gloom,” those on the east coast are already experiencing some exceptionally hot days and weeks! When it comes to summer weather, it is important to prioritize your skincare routine to keep your skin looking healthy during these warmer months. Regardless…
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