The Wonderful World of Volbella By: Hannah Heimdal In a world where “lip filler” is most commonly associated with Kylie Jenner and the Kardashian clan, there is a great deal of misconception about lip injections and their multifaceted benefits. While most associate filler with adding volume, there are numerous benefits in addition to increasing overall…
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How Dietary Changes Can Impact Psoriasis by Julie Hancock Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects about 2% of the population. Treatment varies depending on the location, severity, and type of psoriasis. However, certain dietary changes can considerably improve this immune-mediated condition for many suffering from psoriasis. Psoriasis has also been linked to an…
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Teeth Grinders, Rejoice! Julie Hancock Who would have thought there is any overlap between the fields of dermatology and dentistry? Surprisingly, there is! If you are part of the 10 to 15 percent of Americans who grind their teeth, masseter Botox may be for you. Botox in the masseter is “off label” meaning it is…
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CoolSculpting By:Hanna Sutton No matter how slim or healthy a person may be, the majority of us all have a stubborn bulge or two on our bodies that we are self-conscious of. Whether it be a “muffin-top” on the flanks, an extra bulge under your chin, or a “pooch” on the abdomen, there are always…
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Shaving: Can’t Live with It, Can’t Live Without It Julie Hancock Women and men know the struggles of razor bumps: irritated, red spots that often look like pimples. Not only are razor bumps a cosmetic annoyance, they can be sore and painful. So what are these pesky little bumps, and how can you avoid them?…
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How Birth Control Pills Can Help Acne Lauren Fanta If you are a woman and notice acne breakouts (especially along your jawline, chin and neck) that worsen during your monthly cycle, you are not alone. Oral contraceptives, commonly known as birth control pills, can influence hormones and prevent acne—in addition to preventing pregnancy. Oral contraceptives have…
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Acne from Athletic Gear (Mechanical Acne) Good things come to those who sweat… right? Have you ever heard the saying, “Never throw in the towel, use it to wipe off the sweat, then keep going?” For athletes, losing never comes easily: they play to win, they dream big and they never give up. If you…
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Intralesional Kenalog Injections Lauren Fanta Tried and true, intralesional Kenalog injections have played an important role in the world of dermatology since their introduction in 1961. Intralesional Kenalog injections, or ILK injections, help reduce and suppress inflammation to an area of skin through the injection of steroid, through a fine needle. Kenalog, or triamcinolone acetonide,…
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Excisions of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers by Hannah Heimdal Receiving a call from our office confirming that a biopsy site is either basal or squamous cell skin cancer is never a good feeling. The good news is that you are in good hands at Derick Dermatology. Now that your provider has informed you, your provider would…
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Excision of a Melanoma In recent years, skin cancer has become increasingly prominent–far outnumbering all other types of skin cancers combined. One specific type of skin cancer is called melanoma which affects the pigment-producing cells in the skin. Melanoma can present in various ways, e.g. atypical moles. Although melanoma cancer accounts for only about 1%…
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