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Update on How Lupus Can Harm Your Skin

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 Lupus Awareness Month has now been moved to May. So, even though this is no longer the designated time to call attention to lupus, here is an update related to some of the key advances in the diagnosis and management of this disease. Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that can have an effect on the skin, joints, internal organs such as the kidneys, heart, or brain as … Continue reading

Fungal Meningitis – Is This a Risk from Steroid Injections In Dermatology?

Posted By Dr. Weaver

Corticosteroid (CS) injections of various types have been used to treat a variety of dermatological diseases. You could receive injections of CS intramuscularly (IM) to treat widespread cases of eczema or allergic skin rashes. On some occasions you could receive intralesional (IL) CS injections to deliver a high concentration of medication to a specific area.  These localized IL injections are oftentimes used to treat acne nodules and cysts, psoriasis, keloid scars, alopecia or  other hair and scalp conditions as well as many more dermatological diseases. The medications that dermatologists use most commonly for these types of treatments include the following: … Continue reading

How Melanomas Begin- The Life of Melanie The (Soon to be Malignant) Melanocyte

Posted By Dr. Weaver

Melanie is a melanocyte—a cell within in the bottom or basal layer of the epidermis that is responsible for the production of pigment.  Melanie begins life as an undifferentiated cell.  She and her cousins migrate from the brain to various parts of the body during development, including the skin, eyes, heart, and bones.  When they reach those organs, they differentiate and become melanocytes. Most of Melanie’s life is spent producing melanin, or pigment.  There are many different types of melanin in the body, and Melanie’s job is to produce one of these types. The rate at which Melanie produces her … Continue reading

Leg Veins and Your Health- Unsightly or Painful? Help is Available

Posted By Dr. Weaver

Leg veins and your health go hand in hand but most people don’t really make that association. The venous system and muscles of your legs are sometimes referred to as the peripheral heart.  This network of vessels is responsible for getting the blood that flows from the upper body down to your feet to get all the way back to the heart again.  For those individuals who stand a lot every day, it’s a lot of work for your body to be able to accomplish this successfully over and over again. You probably never give it a second thought that … Continue reading

Lichen Simplex Chronicus – How to Correct Chronic Itchy Skin

Posted By Dr. Weaver

Itching is the most common symptom that might cause you to have to visit a dermatologist.  You might be surprised to learn that Americans spend over five billion dollars each year on antihistamine pills alone to help with itching and allergy symptoms. As you know, itching leads to scratching and if the source is not eliminated the itching and scratching can go on indefinitely. At some point your skin responds to the friction of the chronic scratching or rubbing by becoming thickened and darkened. You might experience this change on the scalp, in the groin area, mid back, or lower … Continue reading

Xanthelasma- A Skin Marker for High Cholesterol

Posted By Dr. Weaver

While the majority of the growths that develop on your skin are benign with their significance confined to their specific location on the skin, there are others that signal something taking place on the inside of the body as well. Xanthelasma is one of these types of growths that can at times be associated with something internal. This condition is characterized by the development of flat yellow deposits just under the skin surface most commonly in the areas around the eyelids. The yellow material which is present actually represents deposits of lipids or fatty material that have accumulated in the … Continue reading

Tumors and Growths that Occur on the Scalp

Posted By Dr. Weaver

Our scalp is something we don’t really get the opportunity to get so familiar with.  Unless you have ever shaved your hair clean off, it is unlikely that you know exactly how your scalp looks. The natural contours as well as natural lumps and bumps such as moles on your scalp are something therefore that you may have not had a close encounter with. Sometimes however we do come across a lump on our scalp that causes us concern. I will explain below a few of the most common concerns that patients come to see me about. Most lumps and … Continue reading

Mole Removal- How to Know When to Get A Mole Removed

Posted By Dr. Weaver

The importance of knowing when to get a mole removed – all the signs to look out for! Most people have common moles; in fact you’ve probably never met anyone who hasn’t. And common moles aren’t dangerous, but some moles do turn into melanoma, so how do you spot those? It’s actually not rocket science to spot most moles that could potentially be melanoma and therefore need to be checked by a doctor. Normal moles are in most cases smaller than 5 millimeters wide, even in color with a smooth surface and have a round, or oval shape with a … Continue reading

Hand Eczema- What to Do If You Get Dry Itchy Hands

Posted By Dr. Weaver

Due to an increase in awareness about infectious disease and the implementation of measures to prevent them, a significant rise in the usage of products like hand sanitizers has taken place in recent years.  While you might find that a few of these products are formulated with moisturizing ingredients, with many of the products, repeated usage can actually dry the skin out. When the dryness reaches an extreme, you might find yourself with itching, cracking, or irritating skin as well which signals the onset of eczema or dermatitis. Hand Eczema or Hand Dermatitis is the name given to rashes that … Continue reading

Keratosis Pilaris- What to Do About Bumpy Arms

Posted By Dr. Weaver

Are You Heading into Spring and Summer Worried About Chicken Skin Arms? Getting goose bumps is one thing, but if you have bumps on your arms that like look more like plucked chicken skin, you might be worried about them.  The little bumps known as keratosis pilaris are distinct from regular goose bumps because they aren’t like to temperature or your feelings, they are there all the time.  They may have you worried about your health and your appearance.  So what can you do? Whenever something different or unexpected happens with your skin, it is wise for you to consult … Continue reading