Provider SpotlightGet to know Dr. Tejeda! Dr. Tejeda is now seeing patients at GoldinSkin Dermatology! Dr. Tejeda practices medical and surgical dermatology with a special interest in cutaneous oncology and cosmetics. She is passionate about providing personalized care to patients of all ages. Q & AWhy did you decide to pursue dermatology? During my time…
PRP Injections vs. Dermal FillerBy: Danielle Khalife, PA-CWhat are PRP injections? PRP is a more natural cosmetic treatment that involves injecting a patient’s own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the face. PRP is a component of blood that contains growth factors and other proteins that promote healing on a cellular level. When injected into the skin,…
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.…
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…
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…