Category: General Dermatology

Achieve Smooth, Healthy Skin: A Woman’s Guide to Shaving

Shaving is a common grooming routine for many women, but it often leads to irritation, dryness, and razor bumps. The good news? With the right techniques, you can achieve smooth, irritation-free skin while keeping it soft and healthy.

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How to Recognize and Manage Skin Allergies

Skin allergies can be frustrating, often leading to redness, itching, swelling, and general discomfort. Knowing how to identify and manage these reactions is key to maintaining healthy skin and preventing flare-ups.

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Infantile Hemangioma

A hemangioma is the most common skin growth of childhood, seen in up to 10% of infants. Infantile hemangiomas are benign vascular growths that may be visible at birth or, at times, recognized in the first few weeks or even months of life. In general, however, most hemangiomas become evident by 2 to 3 weeks […]

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Hair Loss and COVID-19

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, hair loss after recovering from COVID-19 is commonly reported. This type of hair loss or shedding is medically known as telogen effluvium. This occurs as an after affect from having high fevers or a virus and sometimes can present months after the illness. Emotional stress is another factor […]

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MARISSA CARIGNAN, PA-C has joined our New London Office

MARISSA CARIGNAN, PA-C has joined our New London Office. Marissa enjoys treating a wide range of skin conditions. Her areas of interest include acne, psoriasis, as well as skin cancer detection and prevention. Marissa practices in our New London office. Marissa’s New London Hours: Monday — 8:00 am to 4:00 am Tuesday — 8:30 am to […]

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Saving Our Skins

Nurse practitioner’s skills range from spotting cancer to making ‘rash’ decisions BY OLIVIA ABEL PHOTO AUTUMN DRISCOLL As a member of the team at Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut in Hamden since 2017, she helps patients find relief from eczema, psoriasis and acne, among other common conditions. “But sometimes we are challenged with out-of-the-ordinary things—for example, […]

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