Skin Health Insights: Expert Advice from Chattanooga’s Dermatology Leaders
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skin health education and professional advice. As a locally owned practice, we are
dedicated to keeping our community informed.
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Psoriasis in Cold Weather: Why Flares Get Worse and How to Manage Them
October is Psoriasis Awareness Month, and if you are one of the roughly eight million Americans living with psoriasis, you probably already know what is coming. The temperatures drop, the air dries out, and the patches that may have been manageable all summer start spreading, thickening, and itching in ways that disrupt your sleep, your…
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Adult Acne: 5 Surprising Causes and How to Treat It
Adult acne is far more common than most people expect, and if you are dealing with breakouts well past your teenage years, you are not alone. Roughly half of women and a quarter of men in their twenties, thirties, and forties experience some form of acne, and for many it appears for the first time…
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Fall Skin Care: 7 Tips to Repair and Protect Your Skin After Summer
Fall skin care is something most people put off until the first cold snap, but September is actually the best time to start. The summer months in Southeast Tennessee bring intense UV exposure, high humidity, and hours of outdoor activity, and all of that takes a toll on your skin. By the time Labor Day…
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Fungal Skin Infections in Summer: What They Look Like and When to See a Dermatologist in Chattanooga
A fungal skin infection is one of those things most people try to handle on their own for weeks before calling a dermatologist, and by then, what started as a small itchy patch has usually spread, returned after over-the-counter treatment, or been misidentified as something else entirely. In the Chattanooga area, where summer heat and…
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Phototherapy Treatment in Chattanooga: 5 Reasons to Try It
Phototherapy treatment in Chattanooga is one of the most effective and underused tools available for patients dealing with stubborn skin conditions that do not respond to creams or ointments alone. If you have been battling psoriasis patches that refuse to clear, eczema flares that come back every few weeks, or vitiligo that keeps spreading, you…
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Teen Sports Acne in Summer: 6 Ways to Stop Breakouts Before They Start
Teen sports acne in summer is one of the most common skin complaints dermatologists treat between June and August. Double practices, sports camps, and hours under a helmet or pads in the heat create breakouts that seem to multiply no matter what a teenager does to fight them. This is not a hygiene problem and…
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How to Choose a Sunscreen That Won’t Clog Pores or Trigger Rosacea
Finding the best sunscreen for rosacea acne-prone skin can feel like solving a puzzle where every answer creates a new problem. You need UV protection, but the wrong formula breaks you out. You pick one labeled “sensitive skin,” and it turns your cheeks red within minutes. Sunscreen is non-negotiable for both rosacea and acne management,…
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Why Am I Breaking Out in a Rash After Being in the Sun? Understanding Sun Allergies
A rash after sun exposure is more common than most people expect, and it points to something different from a standard sunburn. You spent an afternoon outdoors, and now your skin is covered in itchy, bumpy patches. It does not look like a burn. It does not feel like one either. The redness showed up…
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Chlorine Skin Irritation in Kids: Is Pool Water Bad for Your Child’s Skin?
Chlorine keeps pool water safe by killing harmful bacteria and preventing waterborne illness. It does its job well. But the same chemical properties that make chlorine effective as a disinfectant also make it harsh on skin, and children’s skin is more vulnerable to that harshness than an adult’s. If your child has been coming home…
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Is That Spot on Your Skin Normal? 6 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Is That Spot on Your Skin Normal? 6 Warning Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore You notice something on your arm that wasn’t there before. It’s small, maybe slightly raised, and it looks a little different from the freckles you’ve had for years. You tell yourself it’s probably nothing. A few weeks pass, and it’s still there,…
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How Often Should You Get a Full-Body Skin Cancer Screening? (Age-by-Age Guide)
A full-body skin cancer screening is one of the most straightforward steps you can take to protect your health. A board-certified dermatologist checks your skin from head to toe, looking for moles, spots, or lesions that may need attention. The exam is quick, painless, and in many cases, it saves lives. Yet most people do…
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How to tell if a mole is cancerous: the ABCDE rule explained
Knowing what to look for can save your life. Learn how our board-certified dermatologists use the ABCDE method to identify suspicious moles and when it’s time to schedule a professional skin exam at our Chattanooga clinic.
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Basal Cell vs Squamous Cell Carcinoma: What’s the Difference?
While both are highly treatable when caught early, these two types of skin cancer look and behave differently, learn the key distinctions in symptoms, appearances, and treatment options provided by our expert clinical team.
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What to Expect at Your First Full-Body Skin Exam
Take the anxiety out of the unknown by learning how our residency-trained specialists perform a thorough, head-to-toe skin screening to detect concerns early and keep your skin healthy for years to come.
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