Get Your Skin Ready for Winter The change of seasons is upon us, and while the fall colors are beautiful, this also means dry winter weather is just around the corner. For those with eczema prone skin it means the dry “winter itch” is coming! But fear not… there are ways to get ahead of…
Psoriasis Awareness Month August is recognized by the National Psoriasis Foundation as Psoriasis Awareness Month, bringing together people who suffer from psoriasis and encouraging support amongst them (which is over 8 million Americans alone!) Elizabeth Drumm, FNP-C, DCNP with Dermatology Associates of La Grange gave us the facts about this skin condition. What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is…
Sun UV Safety Awareness As much as we love sunshine, without proper protection the sun’s rays can cause damage to our skin. Caitrin Stranding, MPAS, PA-C, shared some insightful information about sunscreens and SPF (sun protection factor), in order to help us make the best decisions for our skin while enjoying the outdoors this summer! What…
Extraction for Acne Acne is amongst the most common skin conditions in the world, affecting up to 50 million Americans annually. Just like our skin, treating acne is not “one size fits all”, but luckily there are many treatment options available to help mitigate stubborn break outs, including one that is undoubtedly a favorite amongst…
Skin Cancer Awareness Along with the American Academy of Dermatology, we encourage you to #PracticeSafeSun, this month and year-round to keep your skin happy and healthy. Did you know that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States? According to the American Academy of Dermatology, there are an estimated 9,500…
Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal is one of the most popular procedures performed in the United States to remove unwanted body hair. When performed by a licensed professional in a dermatology office setting, the benefits can be life changing. Sherrie Litke, one of our esteemed licensed estheticians, not to mention an expert on the…
Rosacea: Get the facts Is your facial redness a form of rosacea? According to the National Rosacea Society, an estimated 16 million Americans suffer from symptoms and signs of rosacea, and up to 415 million worldwide — yet most of them are not aware of it. We hope that this article will help you to…