As the winter season approaches, many of us are focusing on staying warm and cozy, rather than thinking about spending time outdoors in the sun. With this, we often overlook the importance of protecting our skin from the potential risks of skin cancer and leave the application of sunscreen to our warmer, sunny days! However,…
The holiday season is back once again! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, we’re ready to help you give the gift of great skin this year! Here at Savannah River Dermatology, we have a wide selection of skincare products and cosmetic treatments that can make a world of difference in the way your…
As we head into the holiday season and embrace cooler temperatures and less time spent in the sun, you may be thinking about ramping up your skincare routine! If so, we applaud you! There’s never been a better time to start taking better care of your skin. However, we do have some valuable tips to…
As we get ready to head into the holiday season, we wanted to take a moment to talk about something we know many of our patients have often wondered about…the chemical peel. Have you ever thought about treating yourself to a chemical peel? If you’re not sure what you should expect, today we’re clearing the…
Ladies, have you noticed your part widening or excess shedding? You may be dealing with hair loss. But, don’t fear! You’re not alone. Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL), also known as androgenetic alopecia, is a common condition that affects millions of women worldwide. What Is Female Pattern Hair Loss? Female Pattern Hair Loss is a…
November is National Eczema Awareness Month! We’ve talked about what eczema is and some treatment options for it before, but now we’re going to dive deeper into how to nourish your skin while living with eczema. To understand how to care for eczema, we first need to understand how to best care for our skin’s…
Join us in welcoming another new team member! Caitlyn Russell, PA-C is joining Savannah River Dermatology in the fall of 2023. She is originally from Jonesville, Virginia and a graduate of East Tennessee State University. She completed her Master of Physician Assistant degree at Lincoln Memorial and graduated in 2019. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time…
As Fall weather begins to arrive and we start to spend less time in the sun 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 cancer are easily treated…
We’ve all dealt with a little redness here and there, but what happens when your face is constantly flushed, red in patches, or you’re just dealing with unwanted redness too frequently? This redness can be embarrassing and even lead to self-esteem issues. While any skin condition should be evaluated in-person by your dermatologist, there are…
