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Psoriasis Treatment from a Dermatologist

Psoriasis is a common and often stubborn skin condition associated with inflamed, itchy, red and scaly patches of skin. These patches can appear anywhere on the skin but most commonly show up on the scalp, face, elbows, knees, lower back, palms and foot soles. Most types of psoriasis don’t pose major health concerns, but this…

Are Laser Treatments Good for Acne?

Acne can take a real toll on your life, causing discomfort and diminishing your self-esteem. Laser and light therapies (phototherapy) offer a promising acne treatment method for many skin types. At Dermatology Associates of Plymouth Meeting, our board-certified dermatologists provide multiple acne laser treatments to help clear patients’ skin and improve their lives. What Is…

What Does Dermatitis Look Like?

Dermatitis is the medical term for common skin irritation. Because so many skin conditions share symptoms and look alike, knowing what dermatitis looks like both broadly and specifically will help you take care of your skin more effectively. Dermatology Associates at Plymouth Meeting research, diagnose and treat all types of dermatitis to ensure our patients…

How To Firm Face Skin

As we grow older, we can expect our skin to lose some of its elasticity and volume. That said, people can also experience loosening skin earlier in their lives. The board-certified experts at Dermatology Associates of Plymouth Meeting offer countless ways to firm up facial skin so you can feel more confident in your appearance.…

The Difference Between Actinic Keratosis and Seborrheic Keratosis

Actinic keratoses and seborrheic keratoses are common skin lesions that can be similar in appearance. Learning to recognize their differences is important since one is non-cancerous, and the other is pre-cancerous and can develop into skin cancer. Your board-certified dermatologist at Dermatology Associates of Plymouth Meeting can positively identify which type of keratosis you may…

How to Stop Alopecia from Spreading

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss in both children and adults. It often begins with a few bald spots on the scalp before it spreads to other hair follicles. Learning how to stop alopecia areata from spreading early on is crucial and can make a real difference in the severity of…

The ABCDEs of AI for Skin Cancer Detection

This feature was originally published by Practical Dermatology Key considerations for dermatologists as AI continues to expand. Jonathan Wolfe, MD Although discussion of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine has been ongoing for years, and the technology is making its way into the clinic, there is still much to learn. In fact, given that a hallmark…

Skin Cancer Treatments at Dermatology Associates of Plymouth Meeting

Even though skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, it is highly treatable and completely curable in most cases with early detection. Scheduling an annual skin cancer exam is an important part of maintaining optimum health, particularly if you are in a high risk group for skin cancer such as fair skin, history…

Best Laser for Removing Acne Scars

Removing acne scars is incredibly difficult without laser technology. While there are countless creams, serums and lotions that contain ingredients that can fade acne scars slowly, they are nowhere close to being as effective or efficient as laser therapy. Advancements in laser therapy for acne scars over the past decade have made acne scar removal…

What is Cosmetic Dermatology?

Cosmetic dermatology is a subspecialty of dermatology that focuses on aesthetic issues and the cosmetic applications of the discipline. A cosmetic dermatologist has undergone special training to help patients address skin tone and texture irregularities, smooth wrinkles, remove unwanted facial or body hair, tighten skin, remove tattoos, treat cellulite and/or treat acne and acne scars.…