Patient Education
INSURANCES ACCEPTED:
*Please note these are our top companies that we participate with. This is not a complete list. Please contact your insurace carrier to verify whether or not we are in your provider network.
Traditional Medicare
Railroad Medicare
Sagamore
Cigna
Encore
United Healthcare
CHA
Coventry
CCN
First Health
Aetna
PHCS
Multi Plan
UMR
Lutheran Preferred
Indiana Health Network
Anthem BCBS PPO
Anthem BCBS PDS
Caresource - Medicare Plan
AARP Medicare Complete
IU Health Plans - Medicare and Commercial
Tricare
Anthem Medicare Advantage HMO
AMBETTER
EFFECTIVE 2/22/19: WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING ALLWELL
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Our team of professionals and staff believe that informed patients are better equipped to make decisions regarding their health and well-being. For your personal use, we have created an extensive patient library covering an array of educational topics, which can be found on the side of each page. Browse through these diagnoses and treatments to learn more about topics of interest to you.
As always, you can contact our office to answer any questions or concerns.
Many treatments that enhance the appearance of your hair can actually damage it, causing your hair to become dry and brittle. Follow these dermatologists’ tips to prevent dry, brittle hair:
- When dyeing your hair, stay ‘on shade’. Choose a dye within three shades of your natural color. Typically dyeing hair darker is better than lighter. Lightening your hair more than three shades requires higher volumes of peroxide, which causes more hair damage.
- Test store-bought hair color before using. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. If you develop a rash or redness, swelling, burning or itching, you are having an allergic reaction to the die. Do not dye your hair and consult your dermatologist for further allergy testing.
- Protect your hair from the sun. The sun can make your hair weak, dry, rough, faded and brittle. This is especially true if you dye, bleach or perm your hair. Wear a wide-brimmed hat when you go outside.
- Use caution when perming hair to prevent long-lasting damage. Set a timer to know when you should rinse the perm solution. Always follow package instructions. If you experience excessive stinging and burning while the perm solution is on your scalp, wash it off immediately and consult your dermatologist.
If you have questions about caring for your hair, you should make an appointment to see a dermatologist.
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