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…
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…
Fungal infections of the nails – onychomycosis A fungal infection of the nail is the most common abnormality of the nail affecting about 10% of the population. The medical name is “onychomycosis” and it is usually caused by the fungus that also causes athlete’s foot, ringworm, and jock itch. When infected, the nail becomes yellow and…