Chances are, most young people have little idea of what Shingles is, much less how doctors treat it, or Medicare covers it. But the skin disease that’s scourge to so many millions of seniors has its roots in childhood. Chickenpox, in fact. Back in the day as they say, there wasn’t a vaccine preventing most
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Latest on New Eczema Treatments & Hope for a Cure
Anyone searching for effective eczema treatments and dreaming of a cure someday knows, it can be an emotional roller coaster ride. When scientists identify a previously unknown outbreak trigger for what textbooks call atopic dermatitis, hopes rise. But it’s awfully hard to stay positive when the next painfully itchy flare-up strikes. Although there are a number
[Read More]Is Blue Light from Screens Bad for Your Skin?
Updated: June 3, 2020 Americans are inseparable from their screens, and it’s not just teens staying up late into the night on YouTube and Snapchat. A Nielsen survey found that adults over age 65 spend nearly 10 hours a day watching TV and using computers, smartphones and tablets. The blue light those screens emit can
[Read More]Three Major Misconceptions & Myths About Professional Acne Treatment
We’ve heard more than our share of acne treatment myths in recent years; from how people get acne, to how they can get rid of it, and just about everything in between. Let’s look at three of the more common misconceptions about professional acne treatment. Myth 1: Dermatologists are basically professional strength pimple-poppers This is
[Read More]How to Deal With Dry, Itchy Winter Skin
Updated: November 19, 2020 There’s nothing worse than dry skin in winter…except maybe itchy skin in winter. Let’s face it: For most of us, winter skin is not our best skin. But the right winter skin care routine can help skin maintain that healthy summer glow. What puts the “dry” in dry winter skin? Winter
[Read More]Grand Rounds at Water’s Edge Dermatology
One of the most distinctive features of our Water’s Edge Dermatology skincare practice is that we conduct “Grand Rounds” 3 or 4 times a year. If you’re a fan of medical shows on TV, you probably already know what Grand Rounds are. When a pack of medical students, residents and interns follow a hospital’s top
[Read More]Finding Your Family’s Perfect “Skincare Partnership”
Skin problems can begin appearing during infancy, and continue right into old age. That’s why it’s well worth establishing a lifelong “skincare partnership” with the best dermatology practice within your ongoing, convenient reach. When Benjamin Franklin famously said “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”, chances are he wasn’t referring to healthy
[Read More]Welcome to the new Water’s Edge Dermatology Blog
It’s worth repeating because it’s a been a long time coming: Welcome to our new Water’s Edge Dermatology, or WEderm blog! We pledge… No stern lectures about using sunscreen (but please do use it, lol!) – or about any other skin care issues. No overloading you with medical jargon. No overdoing it on any one
[Read More]What is Teledermatology? Your Questions, Answered
Click here to read an updated article on this topic. space When an individual has acne, they can experience a range of complications, whether they are emotional or physical. However, no one is alone in their acne struggles. Approximately one in five people struggle with acne, and 85% of individuals will struggle with the skin
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