Dr. Sarah J. Cely Named a “Top Doctor”
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.
Eczema Awareness Month
October is Eczema Awareness Month! According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, around 16.5 million adults in the U.S. have atopic dermatitis (AAD). Of this number, 6.6 million report moderate-to-severe symptoms. This month we want to take a moment to share facts about eczema and how to alleviate symptoms when possible. Atopic dermatitis…
5 Ways to Use Petroleum Jelly in Your Skincare Routine
While it’s no substitute for a great skincare regimen, adding petroleum jelly to your routine can be an inexpensive way to help your skin shine its brightest. Here’s five ways you can use petroleum jelly in your skincare routine.
FAQs About Stretch Marks
What is a stretch mark? A stretch mark is a type of scar that appears on skin when it grows or stretches rapidly, causing collagen and elastin in skin to rupture. When skin heals, the red lines that appear are called “stretch marks.” Stretch marks are most likely to appear during times when your body…
How to Treat a Poison Ivy Rash
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…
Treating Chronic Hives
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.”…
Protective Clothing to #PracticeSafeSun This Summer
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 Do’s and Don’ts from your Dermatologist
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…
Acne vs. Rosacea: What’s the difference?
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?
Our Favorite Skincare Products
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…