Dermatology Blogs

Have you ever noticed persistent redness on your cheeks, visible blood vessels, or unexplained breakouts that resemble acne but don’t respond to typical treatments? In that case, you might be wondering: What is rosacea? Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the face.

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting millions of people of all ages. While most people associate acne with the face, it can also appear on various body areas.

The delicate skin around the eyes is often one of the first areas to show signs of aging. From fine lines and puffiness to dark circles and skin laxity, many factors contribute to these changes—including natural aging, environmental exposures, and lifestyle habits.

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting millions worldwide. It can be frustrating, persistent, and sometimes even painful. But what is acne, and why does it occur?

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. Despite growing awareness, many are unaware of its prevalence among different age groups, genders, and skin types.

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, affecting millions of people each year. While the thought of skin cancer can be alarming, early detection and proper skin cancer treatment significantly improve the chances of a full recovery.

As we step into a brand-new year, it’s the perfect time to set goals—not just for your health, fitness, or career but also for your skin!

Written by Alexis Curreri, MD, FAAD Board Certified Dermatologist

With a change in seasons, many of us experience an unwanted change in our skin. This autumn has been a relatively mild, but it’s important to get ahead of seasonal issues like dry skin before they occur.

Men and women possess different biological characteristics, and as a result, have a fundamentally different constitution of the largest organ of the body - their skin. Why is this important?

Team sports have a long history of fostering alliance, togetherness and a healthy competitive spirit among athletes but the proximity that brings them together can also create an environment of contagious skin infections. Skin diseases are common among athletes for these reasons, including sometimes questionable hygiene practices.