You couldn’t resist. You’ve popped that pimple, and now you wish you hadn’t. A while back on the blog, we listed the Top 5 Reasons NOT to Pop Your Pimples, but regardless you went ahead and did it. We’ve all heard that messing with a pimple is a bad idea, and the truth is –
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Top 5 Tips for Fighting Toenail Fungus
Getting rid of a toenail fungal infection can be tough and it can take up to a year to achieve completely clear nails. A toenail fungus infection usually begins with swollen skin or pain around your nail, and you may notice dents, ridges or lines in your nails. Your medical dermatologist will examine your nails and determine
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The organisms that cause toenail fungus infections are nearly impossible to avoid. If you spend time in public areas such as gyms, swimming pools or locker rooms where people are barefoot, you are more likely to pick up toenail fungus. Here are our top 10 tips to keep your feet fungus free: Always wear shower shoes in
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Melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer, so it’s important to remember to perform skin mole self-exams regularly. Melanoma usually develops on the surface of the skin and affects your melanocytes—the cells that give your skin its color. It often begins in or near an existing mole. Check your moles for the ABCDE of melanoma
[Read More]What’s Causing Your Acne?
We know chocolate and French fries aren’t really making your skin break out, so what is? Acne is caused when your pores are blocked by a combination of sebum and dead skin cells, allowing bacteria to multiply in the plugged pores. Medical dermatologists have identified certain triggers that lead to these blockages. Knowing your triggers
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Getting older doesn’t mean you have to look your age. Taking good care of your skin can keep you looking younger for longer, so don’t say goodbye to that youthful glow yet.
[Read More]Treating Adult Acne
Acne is usually considered a teenage condition, but what if your acne follows you into adulthood? Water’s Edge Dermatology’s Tanya Sperber, ARNP, has the information you need to get serious medicine for your skin.
[Read More]Top 5 Reasons to Consider Juvederm® Voluma
Don’t let aging skin keep you from looking as youthful as you feel. Here are the top five reasons to consider a Juvederm Voluma filler treatment.
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Do you have a mole you don’t like the look of? It’s best to have it removed by a licensed dermatologist, and here’s why.
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Dermatologists stress how important it is to check your moles regularly, but do you know all the steps to give yourself a head-to-toe mole self-exam?
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