According to the American Skin Association, poison ivy rash is the most common allergic reaction in the United States, with as many as 50 million people affected each year. The good news? By knowing what poison ivy (and other poisonous plants) look like, it can be avoided. And if you…
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Managing acne can be challenging enough – dealing with scars after the fact is another matter entirely. While milder breakouts don’t usually leave a trace, moderate to severe acne can often result in scarring long after the initial breakout. Depending on your skin tone and type, these acne scars can…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Read MoreThis 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…
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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…
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