Hyperhidrosis: What You Should Know & Treatment Options Those suffering from hyperhidrosis don’t just experience excess sweating during the hot summer months, they can experience it all year long. Unfortunately, it can be a cumbersome and difficult skin condition to deal with. Here to answer all of our questions about hyperhidrosis is Kimberly Schwerdtfeger, NP-C.…
Allergic Contact Dermatitis: What to Know At this time of year as we are working in our yards, golfing and taking hikes in nature (great social distancing activities!), we run the risk of coming in contact with a variety of different plants that could cause Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD). Here to explain what you can…
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: All About This Difficult Skin Condition While there are many skin conditions that are relatively harmless, others can be painful and even make it hard to move at times. One of those in particular is Hidradenitis Suppurativa. What is hidradenitis suppurativa? Hidradenitis suppurativa is a condition that causes red, swollen, painful bumps to…
Hand Dermatitis: Everything You Should Know for Prevention & More With everyone turning to hand washing to avoid this tragedy that is the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s an increase in related hand dermatitis. And while keeping sanitized is more important now than ever, it doesn’t need to be at the expense of the everyday function of…
Impetigo: What is it and How It Affects You The last thing any of us wants is a skin infection. However, they do happen and it’s important to know what you’re dealing with when it inevitably finds you. What is impetigo? “Impetigo is a superficial bacterial skin infection where Staphylococcus aureus disrupts the skin barrier,…
Alopecia Areata When it comes to hair loss, there are many reasons for why it could be occurring but no matter the differences, it still causes the same frustrations for those suffering. In some cases, an autoimmune disease of the hair follicle can result in this, known as alopecia areata. What is alopecia areata? “An…
What are these spots on my skin? Tinea Versicolor Explained We’ve all experienced waking up to and then being forced to live with irritating skin conditions. When it comes to something like a weird alteration of skin color (usually white or salmon-colored), you can get a little more than panicked. What are these spots on…
All About Eczema (or Atopic Dermatitis) Although eczema is difficult to deal with, it’s estimated that nearly 35 million Americans suffer from it each year. This common skin condition can impact your life physically by its irritation, but also emotionally by its prevalent presence on your skin. Here to help us break down some facts…
What is Hyperhidrosis? Hyperhidrosis is a condition causing individuals to sweat in excess. With normal sweating, our lives are usually not significantly impacted. With hyperhidrosis, however, the excessive production of sweat can have severe physical and emotional consequences. Why is hyperhidrosis bad? People with excessive hand sweating (palmar hyperhidrosis) may feel embarrassment to shake hands…
Molluscum: Everything You Need to Know About This Skin Infection If you’ve ever woken up with odd, smooth and circular bumps plaguing different areas of your skin, it’s likely you may have fallen victim to molluscum, a common skin condition. While this skin condition may not be too irritating, it is contagious and therefore, it’s…