Winston Salem Dermatology

read moreA "fungus" is a group of organisms ( or "germs"). There are some types that can cause skin problems on the surface, and there are even some types (yeasts) that normally live on the skin or in the body. Only occasionally do those "normal" yeasts overgrow and cause skin problems. One example is Candida, which is a yeast that lives in our mouth all the way to the "other end". It is usually in balance with other "germs" in the gut, but it can get out of balance after someone takes an antibiotic. Overgrowth of Candida can cause "thrush" in the mouth or sores at the corners of the mouth.

read moreAs we age, so does our skin. Have you noticed rough, scaly spots, popping up on your hands, arms, or face? It's something that's common with aging skin that's had a lot of exposure to the sun over the years. These spots are called actinic keratosis, but you may know them as age spots or sunspots. Usually, these spots appear on people over the age of 40, but they've been known to show up on people much younger. While most of these spots are just annoying and sometimes not very pretty to look at, some of them can also turn into cancer.

read moreDid you know that acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States, affecting 40 million to 50 million Americans? Nearly 85 percent of all people have acne at some point in their lives, most often on the face, chest, and back. Acne is a skin condition that consists of pimples, deeper bumps (cysts or nodules), and plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders, and even the upper arms. Acne usually begins in puberty, can occur at any age.

read moreTreating and Preventing Unwanted Wrinkles Wrinkles - it's one of the most reliable signs that you're getting older. And while you can't make time stand still, you can turn back the clock on aging. Understanding Seborrheic Keratosis Seborrheic keratosis, you may have one of them, or maybe you have hundreds of them! So, what exactly are they? Seborrheic keratosis is a warty spot that can appear when we age. Finding Relief for Your Itchy Scalp An itchy scalp can be frustrating and even embarrassing to deal with.