If you plan a ski trip this winter make sure to protect your skin on the slopes! Skiers are at a higher risk for skin cancer because sunlight is stronger at higher elevations and rays reflect off the snow. Here are some tips to stay sun safe while skiing: Make sunscreen a part of your ski gear bag so you…
You may find that eczema flare-ups occur more often or get worse in the winter. The combination of dry air and indoor heating can dry out your skin. Eczema flares up because the skin can’t stay moist on its own. Flare-ups can also be caused by wearing too many layers of clothing, taking hot baths, or using too many blankets…
Dry, winter air can compromise the skin barrier and the skin’s ability to protect itself. Using antioxidants can help support skin that is already compromised from damaging free radicals. Free radicals are unstable atoms that can damage cells and cause illness and aging. They come from internal and external factors, such as smoke, pollution, and ultraviolet radiation from sun exposure.…
Join us for a Lunch and Learn about our variety of laser treatments. Learn about ProFractional Laser, Halo, Morpheus8, BBL, and Microneedling, as well as pairing skincare with your treatments to optimize your results. Whether you are looking to treat fine lines & wrinkles, pigmentation, or to tighten your skin this presentation is for you. Call 205-580-1500, email promotions@renewdermatology.net,…
SkinBetter and Restylane reps will be in the office Thursday, August 25th from 10:30-2:30 to answer questions about skincare, wrinkle relaxers, and fillers. Book your appointment with our representative for a complimentary consult representing Dysport, Restylane, and Sculptra. All patients will receive $100 off each filler and $50 off Dysport* pre-purchases plus a FREE swag bag. Limited spots are…
Our Juvederm rep will be in the office Tuesday, August 23rd from 10:30-2:30 to answer questions about wrinkle relaxers and fillers. Book your appointment with our representative for a complimentary consult representing Botox and Juvederm. All patients will receive $100 off each filler and $50 off Botox* pre-purchases plus a FREE SkinMedica gift. Limited spots are available! Schedule…
There are three major types of skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and the most deadly type, melanoma. Each of these types can look completely different. For example, the thin types of basal cell and squamous cell can mimic a patch of eczema. Whereas deeper basal cells can look like translucent bumps on the skin. Deeper squamous cells…
Board-certified dermatologists are trained to treat all skin conditions, however, there are further specialized fields of dermatology that require additional training beyond the four year dermatology residency. For example, MOHS surgeons receive further training in the removal, pathology, and reconstruction of skin cancers. Pediatric dermatologists receive further training in childhood skin conditions. And dermatopathologists are experts in the pathology of…
If you have a family history of melanoma or other skin cancers or if you have a skin condition, you may benefit from being seen as a child or adolescent. However, by the time you reach 18 years of age, you should consider a baseline full-body skin exam by a board-certified dermatologist to evaluate your skin and moles.
A board-certified dermatologist is a medical doctor who has spent four years after medical school becoming an expert in the care of the skin and the treatment of skin diseases. Dermatologists treat a range of conditions including acne, rosacea, psoriasis, autoimmune diseases that affect the skin, eczema, and many many more skin disorders. Dermatologists also check your skin annually to…