DermSurgery Associates Blog

Cancer screen, December 2-6, 2019

Cancer Screen Week is Here: Make an Appointment This Week at DermSurgery Associates for Your Annual Skin Check

The American Cancer Society says almost 607,000 people are expected to die of cancer in 2019. Regular screening can help find certain cancers early, when they are most likely to be treated successfully. Cancer Screen Week is a public health initiative founded by Genentech, the American Cancer Society, Stand Up To Cancer and Rally Health …

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Winter and eczema

Dry skin can be itchy, red and cracked. Here are some tips from Dr. Riahi to keep your skin healthy during the winter: 1. Short showers! Long showers make skin dry. 2. Lukewarm water: hot water strips the skin of moisture. If you have itchy or sensitive skin, hot water will make it worse (Dr. …

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Empower yourself: be an educated and informed patient.

As a patient, you are constantly being marketed to. Arm yourself with knowledge and know how to find the appropriate provider for your issues. 1. Only see a board-certified Dermatologist for your skin conditions! Some providers will market themselves or their practice as “Dermatology”; however, they have never received ANY formal training in dermatology! Anybody …

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Bare-shouldered woman.

PicoSure Laser Treatments for Tattoo Removal and Skin Revitalization

PicoSure, DermSurgery Associates’ best option for non-invasive tattoo removal, is also a highly effective treatment for acne scars, wrinkles, freckles, sun spots and brown spots, general sun damage and discoloration. PicoSure laser treatment technology is just one of the advanced, state-of-the-art cosmetic treatments offered by the specially trained staff at DermSurgery Associates. It’s a safe …

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Woman with red, itchy forearm.

Psoriasis and You

Psoriasis is a common skin condition where increased inflammation causes skin rashes that are thick and scaly. Dr. Riahi wants to educate you about some other associations. 1. Increased risk of heart attack: patients with psoriasis have an increased risk of heart attack. Make sure you have a PCP or Cardiologist who is monitoring your …

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Teen boy with acne.

What are the Best Acne Treatment Options?

What is the best acne treatment? This is a question we hear regularly at DermSurgery Associates. It’s a common question with a wide variety of answers. Your skin is just as unique as you are, and the type of acne you experience will dictate the right answer for you. Only your dermatologist can really determine …

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Smooth, tan female legs at the beach.

Happy July!

Happy July Everyone! It is pool and sandal weather. For individuals with toenail fungus, this can be an embarrassing time. Here is what you need to know: Prove you have nail fungus. A Dermatologist should always test the nail to make sure it really is fungus. Conditions like psoriasis can also look just like fungus …

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