Advanced Dermatology Blog

Grooming, or preening, is essential behavior to many species. From cats to birds to chimpanzees, social animals implement specific grooming behaviors to stay healthy and clean, to bond with other members of their group, or to attract a mate. As a species, humans are no different, but how and why we groom ourselves is far … Read More ›

As I wrote in the letter, I have been agonizing over the fact that we are in the dark about financial options for the medications we choose. We need to start having a discussion about your budget for medications, as well as trying to figure out what is best for each of you. There are … Read More ›

If you’re planning to get a tattoo, sleep on it. And not just for a night—at least a few months. That’s what we found when we surveyed 600 people with tattoo regret. The big takeaway: 3 out of 4 people who suffer from “tattoo regret” didn’t plan for the tattoo beyond a few weeks. Yikes! … Read More ›

The Internet has made it easy for dog and cat owners to research their pets’ health issues. Unfortunately, the information they gather isn’t always reliable, particularly when it comes to common skin conditions. Bad information may prompt owners to think their pets are dying of skin cancer, or have skin issues that can … Read More ›

The Dermatologist; Volume 24, Issue 2, February 2016

Thick, ropey scars which develop after surgery or injury can be painful, itchy, and embarrassing for patients. Preventing the formation of these scars and proper treatment of developed scars is possible to reduce uncomfortable symptoms and improve the appearance.

First, we must understand how these types of … Read More ›

Restylane® Silk and Volbella® are new fillers specifically designed for injection of the lips. First of all, let’s sweep away some myths about lip fillers:
•You will look like Meg Ryan at her worst – FALSE.
•You will look like a duck – FALSE.
•Your family will say to you “WHAT DID YOU DO?” – FALSE.
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You will … Read More ›

As we move into fall, it’s time to start thinking about how to reverse unwanted sun damage acquired over the summer months! We offer several in office treatments at Advanced Dermatology 
for skin rejuvenation following summer sun.

Photorejuvenation is an excellent treatment 
to tackle brown spots, redness and blood vessels with little or no downtime. … Read More ›