Do you suffer from hives? Appearing as welts or reddish/pink blotches or bumps on the skin, hives can appear on the skin in many sizes and flare up periodically or last for long periods of time. If your hives occur daily or last longer than six weeks, you may have chronic hives, or ““chronic urticaria.”…
Summer is in full swing! Are you practicing safe sun? With the Fourth of July Holiday coming up, we want to take a moment to remind our patients to protect their skin by wearing sunscreen and protective clothing when outside.
Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your pores become clogged with dead skin cells and oil. Symptoms range from inflamed blackheads to pus-filled pimples or large, red, and tender bumps. While acne is a fairly common condition, there are lots of myths out there about how it should be treated. Here are our…
Rosacea is a breakout that is red in appearance and seems very similar to acne, but is much more difficult to treat. So how do you tell if it’s acne or rosacea?
You already know you’ll receive beyond great medical care when you step inside our doors at Savannah River Dermatology. But, have you ever stopped to check out our line of amazing skincare products? We’re sharing some of our provider’s favorites that are all available for purchase right from our office! Revision Skincare Intellishade TruPhysical Anti-Aging…
May is skin cancer awareness month! As we gear up for summer sun, we want to take a few moments to remind our patrons to protect their skin while they’re out and about. Not only does doing so prevent premature aging, it also significantly lowers your risk of skin cancer. Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet…
FAQ’s About Chemical Peels At Savannah River Dermatology, we use PCA Skin professional treatments for all of our chemical peels. Chemical peels are safe for all skin types, and our staff is trained to identify what treatment combination is safe for each person’s skin in order for patients to reap the greatest benefits. We know…
How to Apply Self-Tanner Warm weather is here! If you’re gearing up for a spring break vacation or some time at your local pool, you’re probably wanting to show off a bronzed tan as well. This year, skip the tanning season in favor of self-tanner and save your skin some damage. Self-tanner is a method…
How to Care for Your Skin During Menopause Menopause is a life-cycle stage all women go through at some point. If you’ve landed on this article you are probably experiencing this life change for yourself. For many women, the hormonal changes menopause brings with it can cause noticeable changes to your skin and hair. However,…
How to Perform a Skin Self-Exam As spring weather begins to arrive and we start to shed our winter layers here in Augusta, we want to take a moment to remind our patients to take a moment to perform a skin self-exam. Detection is key when it comes to skin cancer; most forms of skin…