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How to Get Rid of a Painful Cyst

How to Get Rid of a Painful Cyst
Cysts are annoying, ugly bumps that develop on your skin or a hair follicle. They often resolve on their own but sometimes require treatment. Learn here about what you can do at home to ease cyst symptoms and when to seek care.
Jan 16th, 2025
EmFace for Submentum: What to Expect

EmFace for Submentum: What to Expect
Tired of seeing a saggy, plump chin in the mirror? What if we told you there’s a noninvasive treatment that reduces chin fat and tightens loose skin, making you look and feel fabulous? Learn more about this innovative treatment here.
Dec 13th, 2024

Can Microneedling Reduce My Acne Scars?
Unsightly scars are cruel reminders of acne. Fortunately, minimally invasive microneedling treatment reduces the appearance of scarring and helps you regain your confidence. Learn more about its benefits.
Nov 8th, 2024
When Are Skin Tags and Cysts Cause for Concern?

When Are Skin Tags and Cysts Cause for Concern?
Skin cysts and tags are common and don’t often cause problems. But they can become painful and irritated or emerge in prominent spots on your body — making you feel self-conscious. Learn more here about them, and when and how they’re treated.
Oct 2nd, 2024

At-Home Tips on How to Keep Your Eczema Triggers at Bay
Millions of Americans have eczema, with itchy, scaly, blistery skin that can look unsightly. It affects patients physically and emotionally. Successful treatments exist, but it’s essential to learn your triggers and avoid them. Learn more here.
Sep 20th, 2024

5 Reasons to Consider a Chemical Peel
Chances are good that you’ve heard of chemical peels, why should you consider one? In this blog, we share what chemical peels are, how they work, and five reasons you should consider one for yourself.
Aug 8th, 2024

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
Jul 26th, 2024

How Do I Prepare for Mole Removal?
Moles, also known as nevi, can be removed for a variety of reasons and with a variety of different methods. The three most common methods for removing moles include a minimally invasive medical procedure,...
Jan 5th, 2020

How Long After Tattoo Removal Do You See Results?
Some 10 million Americans have at least one tattoo on their body, and many have more than one. However, a decision that may have once been a mark of pride or individuality can one day become a cause of regret...
Dec 1st, 2019

Skin Tag Removal FAQs: Will My Skin Tag Grow Back?
Skin tags are benign, flesh-colored skin growths that seen most often on the eyelids, neck, chest, back, underarms, or other areas with body folds. Skin tags usually bulge from the skin’s surface by a narrow looking stalk. They are unsightly and can cause
Nov 3rd, 2019

How Does Botox Work?
Wrinkles and fine lines are part of the aging process, but they don’t have to distract your eye each time you look in the mirror...
Oct 6th, 2019

When to Consider Skin Tag Removal
Skin tags are small benign tumors that develop on the skin. They are most common on people who are middle-aged or older, and they are equally likely to affect men and women...
Sep 1st, 2019

Learn about Hand Rejuvenation with Our IPL Device
You’ve seen it before on the red carpet. A youthful-looking star is being interviewed and the camera pans down to her hands. Immediately, the average eye can see that the hands give one’s age away...
Aug 4th, 2019

How Tattoo Removal Can Make You Look and Feel Better
Tattoos are one of the oldest forms of body modification and have been practiced by many cultures around the world for millennia. From beautiful designs to lifelike portraits, skin art can be a powerful form of self-expression and beauty...
Jun 30th, 2019

Chemical Peels for Acne Treatment
Chemical peels for acne treatment contain an acidic solution. This is applied to the area of the skin with mild to moderate acne and acne scarring...
Jun 2nd, 2019

Why are BOTOX Treatments So Popular?
One of the main reasons for the incredible popularity of BOTOX® treatments is the promise of wrinkle reduction without the need for surgery that can be expensive, risky, and lead to significant downtime while healing from incisions...
May 5th, 2019

Live Life Blemish-Free with Mole Removal
Most people have moles somewhere on their body. In the majority of instances moles are harmless. If they’re not on a noticeable part of the body, they are easily ignored. Some see their moles as what makes them unique...
Mar 31st, 2019

What Skin Tag Removal Can Do for You
Skin tags are those pesky flaps of skin that can itch, get snagged on jewelry and clothes, and cause discomfort. When they pop up on your face and neck, they can also make you feel self conscious about the way you look...
Mar 3rd, 2019

Relax and Rejuvenate with a Chemical Peel
It is impossible to deny the incredible impact that a chemical peel can have on your face when you are dealing with wrinkles, scars, or uneven pigmentation. The chemical peel is a medical-grade treatment that can completely rejuvenate your skin and make yo
Feb 3rd, 2019

Dermatologist Near Me – What are My Options?
As the largest organ of the body, your skin plays an extremely important role in your health and appearance. If you are having problems with your skin, there is no hiding from it. Your health, age, and appearance are written all over your skin...
Jan 6th, 2019

Skin Tag Removal: What to Expect
A skin tag is a type of skin growth. They are generally flesh-colored, can be anywhere on the body and usually develop in older adults. If the appearance of your skin tag bothers you, it is likely that you are seeking skin tag removal...
Dec 2nd, 2018

Reaping the Benefits of Rosacea Treatment
Many individuals suffer from rosacea yet are unaware of this common skin condition. It is estimated that upwards of 14 million Americans have this skin disorder...
Nov 4th, 2018

PRP for Hair Restoration: Who is a Candidate?
The platelets that are inside your blood contain amazing growth factors, and that is one of the reasons why platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is now being used to treat dozens of different medical conditions and cosmetic imperfections. When PRP is injected into t
Sep 2nd, 2018

Tattoo Removal: Everything You Need To Know
According to statistics, the majority of people who get tattoos feel regret about one or more them. For this reason, in the past ten years, tattoo removal clinics have grown by a surprising 400%...
Jul 2nd, 2018

When You Should Bring Your Child to a Pediatric Dermatologist
A pediatric dermatologist can treat all children from birth until adolescence. They treat a variety of conditions that vary from acne and warts to conditions of the hair and nails. The Center for Dermatology provides pediatric dermatology to children in t
May 7th, 2018

Tips for Finding the Right Dermatologist in Lawrenceville, GA
Seeing a dermatologist is similar to seeing a dentist, most people don’t go until there is a problem. However maintaining proper skincare, addressing issues before they become serious, and regularly having your skin’s health checked is essential...
Mar 26th, 2018

Treat Sun Damage with Fractional Ablative Laser Treatments
You made the same mistake that so many have in your younger years. You laid out in the sun every time that you had the chance. Now you are paying for it. You have dark spots and more lines than you should on your face due to sun exposure...
Dec 31st, 2017

Reduce Pore Size with Micro-Needling
Enlarged pores are a visual sign of aging. Our skin becomes less elastic as we age, and subdermal tissues are weakened. Our skin also holds less moisture but still breathes easily, and this makes the pores wider...
Dec 3rd, 2017

Improve the Health of Your Skin with Chemical Peels
Are you unhappy with the appearance of your skin because of problems like scars, blemishes, wrinkles, or an uneven skin tone? Skin problems like these can lead to feelings of diminished self-esteem and self-confidence...
Nov 5th, 2017

Addressing Crow’s Feet with BOTOX
You don’t know when it first happened. One day, you looked in the mirror and you thought you saw a stranger in your reflection. You have crow’s feet around your eyes that have aged you in ways you never could imagine. You feel as young as you have always b
Sep 4th, 2017

Renew Your Skin with Laser Resurfacing
Laser resurfacing is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure used to reduce blemishes, acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, and other skin conditions...
Aug 7th, 2017

Finding the Right Pediatric Dermatologist
Pediatric dermatology is a subspecialty within the field of dermatology. A pediatric dermatologist is a dermatologist who specializes in treating children. Their patients can range in age from newborns to teenagers...
May 1st, 2017

5 Incredible Benefits of Hand Rejuvenation
Have you ever noticed that one of the parts of your body that shows your age very easily is your hands? Your hands do not lie. Just like the face and neck, your hands can wrinkle and show signs of aging...
Apr 3rd, 2017

The Importance of Skin Cancer Treatment
There are three main types of skin cancer. Squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma are non-melanoma skin cancers, and the vast majority of skin cancer is one of these. They are malignant, but unlikely to spread to other parts of the body...
Mar 6th, 2017

What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that originates underneath the skin. It is related to the immune system and may range from mild to severe...
Nov 7th, 2016

Micro-Needling with the DermaFrac System
Micro-needling is rapidly becoming one of the most popular techniques used to smooth out rough, brittle or wrinkled skin. As we age, our skin holds less moisture and is subject to folding and creasing because of the effects of gravity...
Oct 3rd, 2016

Advantages of Getting Chemical Peels
Even though most people would love to have flawless skin, it is usually not their reality. Instead, most people are plagued with a variety of different skin conditions. Many young individuals, even young adults, may have acne...
Sep 5th, 2016

Blue Light for Acne Treatment
Most people have heard of antibiotic and antiseptic creams for controlling and preventing acne. Chemical peels are also widely known for helping to eliminate the appearance of acne scars...
Aug 1st, 2016

The Importance of Skin Cancer Screenings
Skin cancer screenings involve a visual inspection of the patient’s skin. They are conducted by a well-trained dermatological expert and they do not involve blood work. A typical screening takes about 10 minutes...
Jun 6th, 2016

Ways to Prevent Rosacea Flare-Ups
Rosacea is a common skin disease that can affect all kinds of skin. It is a chronic condition that is most frequently seen on people with very fair skin. It usually begins after a person reaches 30 years and starts with a temporary redness on the chin..
May 2nd, 2016

Common Causes of Melasma
Melasma is a skin disorder that causes brown or gray patches to develop on the face, most commonly on the cheeks, nose, forehead, chin and upper lip, and sometimes on other sun-exposed areas like the arms.
Apr 4th, 2016

Microdermabrasion for Gentle Skin Resurfacing
Most surface skin discolorations are caused by mild injury or acne scarring, sun exposure, and age spots. As long as these are not too deep and affect the supporting tissue beneath the skin, they can be treated using resurfacing techniques.
Feb 1st, 2016

Warning Signs of Actinic Keratoses
Actinic keratoses, which are also called solar keratoses, are small, red, scaly, rough skin patches. They typically are found on parts of the body that have been exposed to the sun like the face, ears, chest, arms and backs of the hands, and they can...
Dec 7th, 2015

Cosmetic Benefits of BOTOX
BOTOX® is used to offset the natural effects of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles. It works by inhibiting the nerves that cause the muscles in the face to contract. This in turn gives the face a softer appearance and minimizes wrinkles.
Nov 2nd, 2015

What are Skin Tags and How are They Treated?
Skin tags, medically referred to as acrochordons, are benign, typically brownish, soft, balloon-shaped structures that can form anywhere skin exists on the body. Skin tags will sometimes elastically stretch away from the surface of the skin...
Oct 5th, 2015

Superficial Chemical Peel for Acne Treatment
A superficial chemical peel is a popular method of exfoliating the skin. During a chemical peel, a solution of diluted chemicals is applied to the skin. The most commonly used acid is glycolic acid, a natural acid that is found in sugarcane and many fruits
Aug 3rd, 2015