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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Acne: Everything to Know About This Pesky Skin Condition Acne is something most of us have to face in our lives. It comes around during puberty and unfortunately, it can stick around for long after for a variety of reasons. What is acne? Acne is a very common chronic inflammatory condition of the skin. There…