The Role of Biopsies in Diagnosing Skin Conditions

A skin biopsy is a relatively common medical procedure where a section of skin cells is removed from the body for further testing. Often, skin biopsies are used to diagnose certain skin conditions and even skin cancers. Diagnostic biopsies have been around since at least the mid-1800s when German dermatologist Gustav Simon first described the…

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The Benefits of Laser Surgery for Benign Skin Lesions

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a benign skin lesion, such as skin tags, seborrheic keratosis, solar keratosis, or lentigo, you may wonder what your removal options are. Ultimately, this will depend on the type of lesion you’re dealing with, as well as other factors, such as the location of the lesion. At Dermatology Associates…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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