Winter skin is a struggle for almost everyone—and in the Midwest, the combination of cold temperatures, low humidity, and indoor heating can create the perfect storm for dryness, itching, and flare-ups of underlying skin conditions. Our dermatology providers see more winter-related skin concerns than any other season. This guide breaks down the most common issues, […]
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Why Choose a Dermatologist for Your Child? While pediatricians are trained to handle a broad range of childhood illnesses, dermatologists bring in-depth expertise in diagnosing and treating skin-specific conditions. We can offer: Advanced treatment options not always available in primary care settings Long-term management plans for chronic conditions Patch testing for allergies Refined diagnoses for
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Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack the hair follicles, and sometimes the nails, mistaking them for a foreign object in the body. Some other terms you may hear include “alopecia barbae,” which involves hair loss on the beard, “alopecia ophiasis,” which involves the loss of strips or patches on
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Psoriasis is a skin condition in which the skin cells build up and form dry, scaly, itchy patches and rashes. It is a chronic, long-term disease that currently does not have a cure. Psoriasis affects more than 7.5 million adults in the United States. How does someone get psoriasis? It is believed that psoriasis is
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What a time! We hosted our 2024 Open House Event in March of this year, Thursday and Friday the 21st and 22nd. Day Two was hit with a snowstorm (of course, after WEEKS of wonderful Spring weather), but we held out and still got to meet with many of you! It wasn’t our usual 8am-4:30pm
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The start of a new year always comes along with nostalgia and reflection of our past. We’re astounded by the growth we’ve achieved over the last several years and all the changes that have taken place since we first started—all the way back in 1996. Let’s take a look at how we became the Medical,
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Our clinic has had the honor of being awarded Rockford’s #1 Dermatology Clinic through Rockford Register Star’s “Community Choice Awards” for the last NINE years in a row. In 2023, we also took home the top honors for Best Medical Spa, Best Facials, Best Cosmetic Center, Best Boss, Best Place to Work and Best Employer
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Pregnant or planning a pregnancy? Obstetricians tend to run through the basics of diet changes, consuming prenatal vitamins, and lifestyle changes that should be made during this time. What tends to be skimmed over, though, is what is safe or not safe for your skin. It’s important to remember that topicals don’t always just SIT
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Sunscreen isn’t just to protect against sunburn or a tan. “But I don’t even burn,” we commonly hear. We get it! But sunscreen protection is important for so much more than just that. Using sunscreen regularly can decrease the risk of developing skin cancers, pre-cancerous growths, melasma, sun burn, dark spots, and premature aging of
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May–the month of flowers, that beautiful Spring bloom, warmer weather, and also Melanoma Awareness. The AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) and the Skin Cancer Foundation recognize Skin Cancer Prevention and Melanoma Awareness all May long. There are many different types of skin cancers, all ranging in severity and mortality rates, but they are ALL worth
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