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• posted: Apr. 13, 2018
• Varicose Veins

Many people are bothered by the small, unsightly clusters of purple, red and blue veins that commonly appear on the legs. These blemishes are called spider and varicose veins. Factors Read More

• posted: Mar. 27, 2018
• Dry Skin

Cold winds, low temperatures and dry indoor conditions can strip the skin of its natural oils that serve as a natural moisturizer. Although the cold winter months often cause dry Read More

• posted: Mar. 12, 2018
• Oily Skin,  Combination Skin,  Normal Skin

Skin care should be an important part of your daily hygiene. This should include cleansing the face daily, moisturizing, applying sunscreen and avoiding harsh products. A good skin care routine Read More

• posted: Mar. 02, 2018
• Nail Care

The nails take a lot of abuse. From gardening and dishes to regular wear and tear, harsh chemicals and hard work can really take a toll on the condition of Read More

• posted: Feb. 28, 2018
• rash

Skin is the largest organ and sensitive to a variety of environmental factors. Here are a few FAQs about rashes your Valparaiso and La Porte, IN, dermatologist Dr. William Applegarth can Read More

• posted: Feb. 14, 2018
• Allergic Reaction

If you spend time outdoors, then you’ve probably come into contact with poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac at some point in your life. The plants’ oily sap, known Read More

• posted: Feb. 02, 2018
• Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition of the face that affects an estimated 16 million Americans. Because rosacea is frequently misdiagnosed and confused with acne, sunburn or eye irritation, a large Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2018
• Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common, chronic and often frustrating skin condition that causes skin scaling, inflammation, redness and irritation. The exact cause is unknown, but psoriasis is thought to be caused Read More

• posted: Jan. 02, 2018
• Moles

Although moles are usually harmless, in some cases they can become cancerous, causing melanoma. For this reason, it is important to regularly examine your skin for any moles that change in Read More

• posted: Dec. 13, 2017
• Eczema

Eczema, also called “dermatitis,” refers to several different rash-like conditions where the skin is inflamed, red and irritated. The most severe and long-lasting type of eczema is atopic dermatitis. During Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2017
• Melanoma

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. Fortunately, it rarely develops without warning, and the number of fatalities caused by melanoma could be greatly reduced if people were aware Read More

• posted: Nov. 13, 2017
• Wrinkles

The telltale signs of aging skin—wrinkles, puffy eyes, age spots—may start to appear as we grow older. We can’t fight the aging process, but we can take steps now to Read More

• posted: Nov. 01, 2017
• Acne

Acne is by far the most common skin complaint among teenagers, affecting nearly all of those between the ages of 12 and 17 at least occasionally, according to the American Read More

• posted: Oct. 31, 2017
• Cancer Screenings,  Skin Cancer Treatment

Find out simple yet effective ways to protect your skin and keep it healthy. Whether you spend a lot of time outside soaking up the sun’s rays or you suffered from Read More

• posted: Oct. 13, 2017
• Adult Acne

Acne is the most common of all skin disorders, affecting almost everyone at some point in their lives. While most people outgrow acne in their late teens or early twenties, Read More

• posted: Oct. 02, 2017
• Skin Protection,  Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is one the most common of all cancer types, which occurs when malignant cells are found in the outer layers of your skin. More than 2 million people Read More