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• 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

• posted: Sep. 15, 2017
• SPF

There is a wide variety of sunscreens available, including lotions, sprays, creams, gels, wipes, and lip balms, to name a few. These topical products absorb or reflect some, but not Read More

• posted: Sep. 08, 2017
• Skin Protection,  Skin Cancer

Too much exposure to sunlight can be harmful to your skin. Dangerous ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A (UVA) rays damage skin, which leads to premature wrinkles, skin cancer and Read More

• posted: Sep. 07, 2017

Welcome to Our Blog! Applegarth Dermatology PC would like to welcome you to our blog. Here you will find informative and useful postings about dermatology care and our practice. At Applegarth Dermatology Read More