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Oct

APDerm Provides Free Skin Exams for Portsmouth, NH Fire Department

Skin cancer awareness month is coming to an end - but that doesn't mean taking care of your skin should too! Skin cancer is America’s most common cancer with over 5 million cases each year. Many of these cases are associated with exposure to UV radiation from t...

Oct

What is the best basal cell carcinoma treatment?

If you're worried about getting skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma is the one you want to watch out for. Basal cell carcinoma occurs in about 8 out of 10 people diagnosed with a nonmelanoma growth, according to the American Cancer Society. Basal cell carcinoma, like its cou...

Oct

What is the best treatment for squamous cell carcinoma?

With flowers in bloom and the sun climbing higher in the sky, May marks the time of year for returning to yard work, outdoor sports, and fun in the sun. You may be ready to shed those extra layers and bare some skin. But warmer weather also brings an increased risk of UV radiati...

Oct

What is a Kybella treatment?

Are you tired of that double chin staring back at you in the mirror or in photos? Have you lost weight and long for a taut chin and jawline? Or have you hit midlife and noticed your skin starting to sag? If you can't afford plastic surgery or don’t want to go under t...

Oct

The Skin Stress Connection

Skin stress. Is there a connection? Are you feeling tired, overwhelmed, short on time? Have you noticed dark circles or bags under your eyes? Maybe a new rash, some hair loss, or perhaps it feels as though your psoriasis is always flaring? Heed your body's warnings. There...

Oct

What is the best rosacea treatment?

Rosacea can flare for various reasons: too much fun in the sun, too many alcoholic beverages, or too much stress to name a few. As rosacea is a chronic skin condition that can come and go, rosacea treatment isn't one size fits all. Your clinician will recommend a plan of c...

Oct

Skin Cancer Facts With Dr. Connolly

If you've been layered up in heavy clothes all winter, you may not think to give your skin a good scan. Or maybe you have, and you’ve noticed a warty growth that is big, ugly and bleeds when you pick it. Take a deep breath and relax, says Dr. Brian Connolly, MD, FAAD...

Oct

How Birth Control Affects the Skin

If you're a teenager or a woman in perimenopause, you’re likely dealing with a host of symptoms related to fluctuating hormones. You might have sought help from your doctor or been prescribed birth control to improve acne, PMS symptoms, and other health concerns. Or...

Oct

How to Protect Skin from Winter Conditions

Winter skin conditions are problematic for many, especially those with eczema and psoriasis. The cold, dry air robs the skin of moisture, and shorter days can cause flare-ups and plaques to worsen due to less time in the sun. While many people enjoy hitting the ski slopes or pic...

Oct

Know your Coverage: Dermatology and Health Insurance

Understanding dermatology and health insurance may seem complicated. Yet, your skin journeys with you throughout life and many people avoid or overlook going to the dermatologist because they don't know if their health insurance will cover it. Sure, a yearly skin cancer sc...

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