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 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…
What it means to be a physician-driven and employee-owned dermatology practice… In 2022, we became one of the first and few healthcare organizations to adopt this business model in the United States. Our mission is built upon preserving our practices’ long-standing and community-focused care. “It is important to me to always put my patients first.…
Skin Rashes: When to Seek Treatment By Michelle Bate, FNP-C, DCNP North Suburban Dermatology Associates By adulthood, most people have experienced at least a rash or two. Rashes can be caused by several different underlying conditions, and symptoms can range in severity from mild redness to itchy or painful welts, or even a life-threatening emergency.…
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…
Seborrheic Dermatitis: What to Know About Dry, Flaky, Itchy Skin Have you ever suffered from an itchy scalp? Maybe it’s flaky, with dry patches that dust your hair in an annoying layer. This may be uncomfortable and quite irritating, and it’s a condition called seborrheic dermatitis. Luckily, you can treat it with the right help.…
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…
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,…
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…