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• posted: Jan. 27, 2021
• Psoriasis

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

• posted: Jan. 25, 2021
• Cold Sores,  Small Painful Blisters

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

• posted: Jan. 11, 2021
• Molluscum Contagiosum

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

• posted: Dec. 17, 2020
• Lichen Planus

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

• posted: Dec. 07, 2020
• Impetigo

Find out more about this common childhood bacterial skin infection and how to treat it. Most people don’t know what impetigo is. Maybe you haven’t even heard of it. This contagious Read More

• posted: Nov. 25, 2020
• Warts

Verrucas, commonly known as warts, really do come in a wide array of sizes and shapes and could be bumpy, flat, smooth, contain tiny dots, or textured like broccoli or Read More

• posted: Nov. 17, 2020
• Eczema

If you notice recurring bouts of red, scaly, itchy patches of skin then you could be dealing with eczema. Eczema refers to a variety of skin conditions that cause plaques Read More

• posted: Nov. 02, 2020
• Shingles

As kids, we dealt with that notoriously itchy rash caused by chickenpox. Unfortunately, as we get older, the same virus that caused our childhood chickenpox can also cause shingles. If Read More

• posted: Oct. 09, 2020
• Poison Ivy,  Sumac,  Oak,  Itchy Skin

Some many conditions and problems could lead to itchy skin; however, if you’ve been exposed to poison ivy, sumac, or oak you must be able to recognize the symptoms. It’s Read More

• posted: Sep. 24, 2020
• Scalp Psoriasis

Dealing with an itchy, flaky scalp? It could be dandruff or it could be a sign that you’re dealing with a common condition known as scalp psoriasis. Scalp psoriasis isn’t Read More