May is Skin Cancer & Melanoma Awareness Month!

May is Skin Cancer & Melanoma Awareness Month!Early detection is key. Have you scheduled your full-body skin exam?Did you know? 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70 Having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma When detected early, the 5-year survival rate for melanoma is 99% What…

Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Patch Testing

Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Patch Testing Patch testing is the only test for allergic contact dermatitis. It is reliable and safe, and we offer patch testing in our offices. Joy Watson, MMS, PA-C at North Suburban Dermatology Associates, explains. Q&AWhat is allergic contact dermatitis? Allergic contact dermatitis is an allergic skin rash that occurs when…