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…
Have you ever dealt with age spots? You know, those pesky marks on your skin that pop up long after the days of pimples and tanning beds and don’t quite pass for freckles? You might notice them in places most often exposed to the sun’s rays, such as your hands and face. Age spots are…
Have you considered getting a laser treatment to aid in reversing the signs of aging? Winter is the perfect time to start your journey with laser treatments! Our office offers several different types of highly-sought after laser treatments including HALO, BBL, and combination HALO+BBL treatments by sciton. See some FAQs about these treatments below: What…
Shopping for an anti-aging skin care product can feel like a major test in patience. There are thousands of options out there, and it can be hard to know where to start and what product will work best on your skin’s unique makeup. Use these tips to help find the right product for you. Start…
Did you know that using indoor tanning beds can increase your risk of skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer? According to the American Academy of Dermatology, Researchers estimate that indoor tanning may cause upwards of 400,000 cases of skin cancer in the U.S. each year, with the use of tanning beds…
Everyone has an itch once in a while. But is it just dry skin or is it something worse? There are many reasons why your scalp might be itching this time of year. Read about these five common causes for an itchy scalp. Dandruff Seeing white flakes in your winter toboggan? Dandruff may be the…
We would like to extend our congratulations to Dr. Sarah J. Cely for being recognized as a Top Doctor by “Top Doc’s.” Read the full press release from Health News Today here.
Spending time exploring the outdoors, we can sometimes cross paths with new plants or objects that elicit a reaction or irritation in our skin. A big culprit in warmer months, poison ivy, can cause particular irritation in the form of an itchy, blistering, red rash for many people. This is caused by an oil found…
