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In-office Dermatologist Treatments to Aid Your Skin Care Routine

Taking care of your skin is as important as taking care of any other aspect of your health. Skin is your body’s largest organ, serves as its first line of defense against foreign aggressors and must be properly nourished throughout your lifetime. Keeping your skin in a healthy state is important and sometimes requires more…

Avoid Eczema Flare-ups This Winter

Winter can be a difficult season for people with eczema. Painful flare-ups, triggered by cold weather, cause areas of the skin affected by eczema to crack, itch, bleed or even become infected. Preventing these flare-ups from happening, rather than treating them after they become bothersome, is the best way to keep the skin calm. When…

Psoriasis Triggers and How to Avoid Them

At Dermatology Associates of Plymouth Meeting, we work hard to help our psoriasis patients because we know how frustrating and uncomfortable their skin condition can be. We specialize in treating psoriasis by understanding its many forms and providing effective treatment and prevention options. Although there is no cure for psoriasis, it can be expertly managed,…

Light Therapy for Sun Damaged Skin

Patients who have spent years being overexposed to sunlight are likely to develop unhealthy, sun-damaged skin. At Dermatology Associates of Plymouth Meeting, we see patients every day who experience sunspots, premature wrinkles, actinic keratoses and other skin abnormalities that are caused by excessive exposure to the sun. Fortunately, certain types of sun damage can be…

Understanding Facial Mole Removal

Doctor checking a mole on a woman's face.

Facial moles can be frustrating—and at times, uncomfortable. Due to their prominent physical location, it is common for our patients to want to remove them. For individuals who hope to remove their facial moles, whether for cosmetic or medical reasons, it is important to seek out an experienced, board-certified dermatologist who can effectively and safely…

How Long After Laser Tattoo Removal Will My Tattoo Fade?

Laser tattoo removal is a specialized procedure that utilizes quick pulsing energy to target tattoo pigments and triggers the skin to release these pigments. Upon release, the skin naturally reabsorbs these pigments and disposes of them. Because the treatment targets the pigments and not surrounding skin, it can produce astounding results without scarring. In fact,…

What is Microneedling?

With skin being the body’s largest organ, it makes sense that we should all seek to care for it and strive to retain a youthful, glowing appearance. As we become older, however, our skin can naturally begin to lose its elasticity, develop fine lines and show some signs of damage that are indicators of time…

What is the Difference Between Plaque Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis?

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder that manifests as a chronic skin condition. Psoriasis can lead to the development of plaques, which are patches of scaly, red or white skin. Many individuals with psoriasis are later diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, which is a condition with similar causes that results in joint pain, stiffness and swelling.. Both…

Is RF Microneedling Safe?

Radiofrequency is a term commonly associated with revolutionary technology, but less commonly associated with skincare. For those seeking a minimally invasive procedure that produces improved collagen production as it tightens skin and contours the face, neck and body, radiofrequency (RF) microneedling is a proven treatment that works to minimize imperfections and achieve gorgeous, glowing skin.…

What is Body Contouring?

Body contouring, also known as body sculpting, is an excellent treatment option for patients who are unable to lose bothersome pockets of fat after implementing an exercise and healthy eating plan. Dermatology Associates of Plymouth Meeting offers numerous body contouring treatment options for various needs and parts of the body. Goals of Body Contouring Body…