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Skin Cancer Treatment Options In 2021
posted: Apr. 09, 2021.

Twenty percent of Americans will develop skin cancer by the time they're 70, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Fortunately, your dermatologists at the Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Diseases in Read more
Understanding Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
posted: Apr. 05, 2021.

When we think of skin disorders, we most often assume that these are problems that mostly adults deal with; however, children and teens can also deal with a wide range Read more
What Is a Skin Tag?
posted: Mar. 23, 2021.

If you’ve ever noticed a little piece of dangling skin on your body, then you’ve most likely found a skin tag. While these little growths are completely benign, they can Read more
Finding the Right Treatment for Warts on Your Hands
posted: Mar. 05, 2021.

Warts are the result of a virus known as the human papillomavirus (HPV), and they can easily be spread from one person to another through skin-to-skin contact or by sharing Read more
When To See a Dermatologist for a Mole
posted: Feb. 18, 2021.

Worried that all those years of sunbathing have caught up with you? Do you have a family history of skin cancer? If so, these might be reasons to turn to Read more
How Lupus Affects the Skin
posted: Feb. 09, 2021.

Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that leads to widespread inflammation and pain. Lupus can affect multiple systems and organs in the body, but the skin tends to be one of Read more
Treating Your Psoriasis
posted: Jan. 27, 2021.

How your dermatologists in Sandy Springs, GA, can help if you suffer from psoriasis Psoriasis is an annoying, uncomfortable, unsightly skin condition. If you have psoriasis, you already know how difficult Read more
Understanding Cold Sores
posted: Jan. 25, 2021.

Cold sores are small, painful blisters that develop on the lips and around the mouth. These sores are caused by a viral infection known as herpes simplex. More specifically, Herpes Read more
What Is Molluscum Contagiosum?
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that most commonly affects children under 10 years old, that causes hard, raised red bumps known as papules to develop on the skin. These Read more
Treating Lichen Planus
posted: Dec. 17, 2020.

Lichen planus is an autoimmune disorder that attacks both the skin and mucous membranes inside the mouth. This chronic condition causes flat, itchy reddish-purple bumps to develop on the skin Read more