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Keloid Treatment – What Helps You the Most?

Posted By Dr. Weaver

Keloid scars are granulation tissue that begins to grow out of control after a skin injury. This may be the result of surgery, body piercings, blemishes or even a simple little cut or scrape or even a pimple. An overgrowth of collagen, which is necessary for normal healing, will form a lump at the site of the injury. In susceptible individuals this lump tends to continue growing. Keloid scars can be asymptomatic or they can be painful and very itchy for some people. Secondary infections sometimes occur when the uncontrollable itch causes the person to scratch the scar or when … Continue reading

5 Ways Lupus Can Harm Your Skin And Things You Can Do to Stop It

Posted By Dr. Weaver

October has traditionally been designated as Lupus Awareness Month for at least 30 years or more, but it has become overshadowed by the attention given to support Breast Cancer Awareness so that you don’t hear about it anymore. I have a question for you. Are you aware of the fact that over 1.5 million individuals in the United States are affected by Lupus? As a dermatologist, I frequently see individuals with a variety of skin concerns that can lead to an oftentimes unexpected diagnosis of lupus. For example, a 22 year female who was a recent college graduate came to … Continue reading

Diabetes and Your Skin- 5 Tips You Should Know to Take Care of Diabetic Skin Problems

Posted By Dr. Weaver

Why is skin care so important for diabetics? When you have diabetes simple things such as skin care can’t be taken for granted. The disease affects every part of your body including your skin and can be very dangerous if you are not aware of and take precautions with your daily routines to avoid complications. What skin problems do diabetics have? There are two types of skin disorders common to diabetics. Generic Skin Conditions/Disorders: These types of skin conditions are not a result of the disease but occur more frequently in people with high blood sugar. These include fungal and … Continue reading

Folliculitis- 4 Steps to Eliminate Infected Hair Follicles

Posted By Dr. Weaver
Folliculitis

What is folliculitis? Folliculitis is a very common skin rash often found on the scalp, chest, back, arms, legs, buttocks, and cheeks that is caused by a bacterial infection involving the hair follicles. The condition can be barely noticeable without any symptoms or excruciatingly painful depending upon the severity of the condition. At times, the follicles become so infected that they advance to the abscess or carbuncle stage creating a boil like lesion on the skin that can cause it to be difficult to sit or tolerate clothing touching the area. What causes folliculitis? There are several common causes. Bacterial … Continue reading

8 Common Growths and Changes Seen With Aging Skin

Posted By Dr. Weaver

Besides changes to the skin structure itself, there are a number of growths and abnormalities that can occur on or in our skin as we age. Many of these growths and abnormalities are not harmful (though some can be a bit uncomfortable if they get irritated, or you might just decide that you do not like the way that they look). Nevertheless they might also be a signal that something has gone wrong with one or more structures within the skin. But perhaps the most significant thing you might find concerning about these growths and other abnormalities is how noticeable … Continue reading

Skin Cancers and Your Skin

Posted By Dr. Weaver

Though many of the growths that can develop on your skin are benign, there is a collection that signals something more sinister: skin cancer. There are several different types of skin cancer that you should know about, and each appears in a somewhat different fashion. There is a common type of growth that is considered to be precancerous that is known as an Actinic Keratosis (or AK).  These  lesions  appear as scaly or custy bumps, usually on the neck or face or other sun exposed areas. They have a dry, rough feel to them and you might sometimes notice one … Continue reading

Hair Dye Allergy: How to Make A Smart Choice

Posted By Dr. Weaver

A few weeks ago, a gentleman in his late 50’s came into the office with puffiness and swelling of his face, crusting and scaling of his scalp and small blisters around the hair line. While discussing with him what had taken place, he revealed that he had recently dyed his hair a couple of days before this problem started.  After I asked if he had used black hair dye, he stated that he had and the mystery was solved. Black hair dye is a common cause of a type of skin rash called allergic contact dermatitis.  This condition develops when … Continue reading

Perioral Dermatitis- A Puzzling Eruption That Localizes Around the Mouth

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Perioral Dermatitis

Out of nowhere it seems crops of small bumps develop around the mouth that can also be associated with dryness, scaling and redness. While initially inconspicuous, the number of lesions can increase on an ongoing basis until a point is reached that the breakouts are distracting and uncomfortable. The initial reaction that you usually notice is the appearance of small bumps that you probably think will stop and that the condition will clear up on its own, but as time goes by, you notice that the bumpy areas persist for weeks or even months despite trying a variety of home … Continue reading

Skin Facts and Tips for Hurricane Season

Posted By Dr. Weaver

Being in the hot humid environment that occurs in this area during August and September is bearable with air conditioning, but the game changes when there is no power for air conditioning or refrigeration. Over an extended period of time in this high temperature humid environment your skin starts to become effected resulting in a number of bothersome changes. Here is a list of skin tips that should be helpful with various issues that might come up. Bacterial Folliculitis Heat exposure without the benefit of our usual air condition controlled environments makes it easier to develop bacterial infections such as … Continue reading

Tips About Bacterial Skin Infections and MRSA

Posted By Dr. Weaver
Example of a Bacterial Skin infection with abscess formation. These infections need antibiotics and sometimes surgical incision and drainage. Bacterial Culture could identify Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus (MRSA)

As you probably know, the summer heat and humidity is associated with an increased incidence of bacterial skin infections. These conditions most commonly show up as infected hair follicles with pimple or pustule like changes known as folliculitis and painful swollen nodules or lumps which represent boils. If you are an individual who spends time working outdoors or have an occupation associated with exposure to heat and occlusion, then you can be more prone to develop these types of infections. Depending upon the area of your body involved, you could experience one or more tender red bumps or nodules on … Continue reading