Are you itchy? Do you have dry skin from the cold weather and all of the recent snow and ice? Dry skin can occur at any age for many reasons. The signs of dry skin are rough and scaly or flaky skin sometimes with cracking. Chapped or cracked lips sometimes occur. Often this is associated […]
Wash that itch right out of your hair!
Seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) is a common, inflammatory skin condition that presents as yellow, scaly patches on the scalp, beard, eyebrows and other areas on the body covered with hair. It is easily treated, however, with over the counter with shampoos containing coal tar, selenium sulfide and zinc pyrithione. Aveeno now offers a nourishing shampoo to […]
Obagi Medical Products at Steele Creek Dermatology
Obagi Products Obagi Medical Products is a pharmaceutical company specializing in skin care products. Because their products are highly effective, Steele Creek Dermatology is excited to offer Obagi products to our patients. Nu-Derm Systems As a person ages and increases their exposure to the sun, they often develop age spots, fine lines and wrinkles, […]
Skin Cancer Prevention
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in the nation. Fortunately, steps can be taken to reduce the risk of developing it. First and foremost, it is imperative that individuals protect themselves against ultraviolet, or UV, radiation, which is thought to play a significant role in […]
Common and Abnormal Moles
If you have a mole, you are not alone, as moles are quite common, like freckles. There are two different types of moles: common moles and abnormal moles. Common moles are usually harmless and can continue to appear as a person ages, usually until they turn 40. They are less than five millimeters wide, round […]
