Finding a cluster of small bumps on your child’s skin can be confusing, especially when the bumps keep multiplying. Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection in children, and it often appears at the ages when close contact at daycare, school, sports, and play is part of everyday life. Molluscum is usually mild, but […]
Read MoreTicks aren’t limited to wooded hiking trails. They can be found in backyards, gardens, parks, tall grass and piles of leaves. Because some ticks can transmit Lyme disease and other illnesses, it’s important to know how to prevent bites, check your skin and properly remove a tick when you find one.
Read MoreThe FDA has approved a new sunscreen ingredient that has been used safely and effectively in Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world for years. The ingredient, called bemotrizinol, represents the first major sunscreen filter approval in the United States in decades and is being welcomed by dermatologists and skin cancer prevention experts.
Read MoreYou walked the dog this morning, grabbed the mail at noon, and made two trips from the car to the grocery store. None of that felt like sun exposure. But your skin counted every minute of it, and that’s the part most people miss about skin cancer prevention: the damage isn’t just from beach days and ballgames.
Read MoreFraxel laser treatment has become one of the most popular non-surgical skin resurfacing procedures for improving acne scars, sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin texture. Patients across Connecticut often choose Fraxel because it can deliver significant skin rejuvenation results with less downtime than older traditional laser resurfacing procedures.
Read MoreAcne patches, also called pimple patches or hydrocolloid patches, have become one of the most popular over-the-counter acne spot treatments in recent years. These small adhesive patches are designed to absorb oil and fluid from pimples while protecting the skin from touching, irritation, and picking. Many people use acne patches to reduce redness, speed healing, and help prevent acne scarring.
Read MoreMelanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer—but it’s also one of the most preventable. At Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut, we help patients across the state take proactive steps to reduce their risk and detect skin cancer early.
Read MoreWhen facing a skin cancer diagnosis, choosing the right specialist is one of the most important decisions you can make. If you’ve been recommended for Mohs surgery, you may notice that some providers include the designation FACMS after their name. But what does that mean – and why does it matter?
Read MoreHair loss affects millions of men-and it often starts earlier than expected. Male pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is one of the most common conditions treated by dermatologists. Today, more patients are seeking hair loss treatment in Connecticut earlier, and one of the most effective options is oral finasteride-a prescription medication that can slow hair loss and promote regrowth.
Read MoreMelanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. When it progresses to Stage 4 melanoma, also known as metastatic melanoma, the cancer has spread from the skin to distant areas of the body.
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