Summer brings late nights, cold drinks, and hot weather, but with all of that also comes some skin ailments you might run into.. Here to clue us in on some of the most common summer skin ailments is Marlise Fletter, CNP at Apex Dermatology in Solon. About Marlise Fletter As a board certified family…
As scientists and doctors worldwide try to quickly expand their knowledge to fight COVID-19, new developments are being found and shared, including information on a variety of rashes linked to the virus. In fact, rashes are presenting in approximately 20% of COVID patients, making it an indicator of the virus, and prompting dermatologists to take…
Scarring is one of the most sensitive issues with skincare. It’s very difficult to heal scars and do so properly and permanently. For this reason, patients who come to us put a lot of faith in our understanding of scars and how to help heal them. Among one of the worst culprits in scarring is…
Boils Also known as skin abscesses, boils form as a result of a cut or break in the skin, which leads to a bacterial infection. They are characterized as a red, tender area with a painful, pus-filled center that can open spontaneously or by surgical incision. They are sometimes caused by an ingrown hair. Others…
Candidiasis Candidiasis is the medical term for yeast infections in the body. There are three forms of candidiasis that relate specifically to the skin: Oral Candidiasis (Oral Thrush). This infection is characterized by lacy, white patches on top of reddened areas that occur on the tongue, throat or elsewhere in the mouth. It is usually…
Birthmarks/Pigmented Skin Birthmarks are abnormal skin colorations in spots that are either present at birth or appear shortly thereafter. They can be flat or slightly raised from the skin. They can be any number of colors, including red, brown, black, tan, pink, white or purple while they are generally harmless. There are two major categories…
Wrinkle Treatment Wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process. They occur most frequently in areas exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck, back of the hands and forearms. Over time, skin gets thinner, drier and less elastic. Ultimately, this causes wrinkles – either fine lines or deep furrows. In addition to…
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment Considered a severe form of acne, hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin inflammation that usually occurs deep in the skin in areas of the body with sweat glands, such as the groin or armpits. It is characterized by a combination of blackheads and red lesions that break open and drain pus, which…
Hives Treatment Hives are characterized as itchy red, raised welts (also known as wheals) on the skin’s surface that can spread or join together and form larger areas of raised lesions. They are generally triggered by exposure to an allergen or chemical irritant. They tend to appear suddenly and often disappear equally as suddenly. Hives…
Keratosis Pilaris Also known as follicular keratosis, this is a hereditary skin disorder that causes goosebump-like lesions on the back of the arms, thighs or buttocks. The patches of bumps tend to get dry and itchy, particularly during the winter months. Keratosis pilaris occurs at any age. Because it is hereditary, there is no method…