Tinea versicolor is a common fungal infection of the skin that causes discolored blotches on the torso as well as the neck and arms. It's found more frequently in areas…
Up to 20 percent of babies and toddlers develop eczema, an itchy skin rash characterized by redness, dry or scaly patches, and small bumps. Most cases appear during the first…
Broadband light (BBL) treatments involve lamps that emit wavelengths, which can target and help improve many skin conditions. BBL addresses issues of aging as well as skin damage from the…
Exfoliation involves removing dead skin cells from the surface of the skin. This process has a variety of benefits for your skin, including increasing blood circulation and producing a healthy…
Of all the skin conditions that pass through The Dermatology Clinic, few are as unsightly as molluscum contagiosum. Caused by a human poxvirus, the infection is characterized by wart-like growths…
As an experienced aesthetician, I've seen signs of skin cancer on numerous occasions. More often than not, however, a suspicious spot or patch on the skin is nothing to worry…
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease characterized by dry, scaly patches of built-up skin cells. These patches of skin cells are often red, itchy, and uncomfortable for the patient. Because diet…
Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition marked by white patches appearing on different parts of the body. These patches occur when melanocytes, the skin’s pigment cells, are destroyed. It’s not…
Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection of the skin caused by the skin’s natural yeast. It manifests itself as a rash. It’s relatively easy to kill the infection, but the…