How to Choose the Best Dermatologist for You

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The peace of mind that comes from a visit with a trained and skilled dermatologist gives options for improved skin appearance and may be integral in identifying potential health concerns that are triggering and affecting the skin’s health. Many skin diseases are hereditary or environmental, but the extensive education and training of the best dermatologists allow them to bring concerns into the light and find affordable solutions.

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Understanding More About Skin Pigmentation Conditions: Melasma and Vitiligo

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Changes in skin pigmentation occur because the body is over or under-producing melanin. Melanin is what gives your eyes, skin, and hair their color. A higher presence of melanin makes skin darker, whereas less can lighten the skin. Melanin is also responsible for absorbing the sun’s harmful Ultraviolet (UV) rays and protecting the skin from damage. Two of the most common skin disorders associated with melanin production are Vitiligo and Melasma.

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The Benefits of Aloe Vera in Skincare Routines

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Most people think of aloe vera as the solution for over-sunned skin and the relief it provides. Aloe vera is an excellent after-sun care ingredient, but aloe vera goes well beyond this one use and provides many benefits when used in skincare. Integrating allow vera into your skincare routine may yield results you never imagined.…

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Can Low Vitamin D Cause Skincare Issues?

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Skincare is something everyone thinks about at one time or another. Babies can commonly experience eczema, teens struggle with acne, and aging adults struggle with common skin issues such as dryness and wrinkles – these are just the most common skincare issues at different stages of life! Vitamin D tests are low in most adults, and more than 35% of Americans suffer from low vitamin D. Scientists suggest, and most dermatologists agree that vitamin deficiencies may be the culprit for some skincare concerns.

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Post-Partum Skincare

Having a baby is one of the most beautiful things to be experienced and carrying a tiny human in your belly for around nine months is no joke with the toll it can take on your body! In post-partum, often, women experience stretch marks, hair loss, stretched skin, and even spots on the face, appropriately…

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Melasma and Hyperpigmentation: What’s the Difference?

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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…

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