Epiphany Dermatology

Jewelry Allergies: How to Choose Jewelry That Won’t Cause a Rash or Sore

jewelry_allergies We all play favorites. We choose our favorite necklace to perfectly complete an outfit. We slide on our favorite ring to remember our special day. We wear our favorite bracelet because it makes us think of a good friend (or we just like to hear it jingle when we move). And we add our favorite earrings for a little pizazz. But what do we do when our favorite jewelry betrays us? When it leaves behind a red, itchy rash? Unfortunately, if your jewelry is l...

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What To Expect From A Cyst Removal

what to expect from a cyst removal Have you ever noticed a little bump under your skin that feels like a ball? Maybe it’s been there a while, but now a stinging pain accompanies it. Or maybe there’s no pain at all, but the bump won’t seem to go away. Pain or not, you’re probably dealing with a cyst. And your best bet is to visit the dermatologist immediately for a cyst removal. What Is a Cyst? A cyst is a sac that forms in the body — it can form in bones, organs, or tissues. ...

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The Frustrating Causes of Adult Acne, Explained

Isn’t acne something only teenagers should have? As you trudged through adolescence, you figured acne would exit as you entered adulthood. Now, it’s been a while since graduation, but those embarrassing pimples haven’t moved on. You keep thinking, “Maybe next year, I’ll age out of my acne.” You’re not a kid anymore, so why should you have to deal with this? You shouldn’t — but you’re not the only one who is. Many adults, particul...

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How to Tell the Difference Between Skin Tags, Moles, & Warts

difference between skin tags, moles, and warts Let’s face it: moles, skin tags, and warts are irritating. Plus, they can be confusing. Most people just don’t know the difference between them. The good news: none of them cause a risk to your health. But they’re annoying, and it makes your life more comfortable to get rid of them before they become a problem. So, if you want to know what you’re dealing with before you schedule a spot removal, here’s how to tell the difference between a mole...

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How to Treat Acne Scarring

Anyone who has really struggled with acne knows the frustration pimples bring. For some, it seems that no matter how much they wash their face, they just can’t make the bumps go away. But, what’s worse than those glaring red pimples? The blemishes they leave behind. Thankfully, because of acne scar treatment, there’s no need to let acne scars cause any more frustration. Acne Marks vs. Acne Scars Most pimples leave behind evidence. Our hope is tha...

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“Why Are My Lips So Dry?” The #1 Unsuspecting Cause of Dry Lips That You’re Using Everyday

Does this scenario sound familiar? You reach into your purse (or pocket) and realize you forgot the very product you never leave home without: your lip balm! How will you survive the day — or even the hour — without it?!  For those of us with dry lips, we’d love to not need our lip balm. But without it, we’re dealing with a case of cracked, dry, itching lips. Is there any solution? Yes! There are easy solutions to dry lips — bu...

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Retinol, Retin-A, & Retinoids: What’s the Difference?

Wrinkles, Anti-Aging, Rejuvenation – where do you even start when you’re trying to make your skin look a little better?? Thousands of products are competing for your purchase. And while you’ve learned a little about skincare, you’ve also heard a lot of opinions from people who don’t have a background in dermatology. You’ve also spent money on products — that may or may not be working — based on what someone at the cosmetic cou...

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Embarrassing Bacne? Here’s How to Prevent Common Back Acne Causes

Swimsuit season brings a new wave of embarrassment for those with bacne. No one wants back acne, but at least at other times of the year, you can hide it. But, in the heat of the summer, what do you do? It’s time to treat it. And to treat it effectively, we need to first understand why it’s there. How Back Acne Is Different Back acne is more severe than acne in other areas. Usually, it has bigger inflammatory regions because there’s just...

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The Facts About Your Baby’s Strawberry Birthmark (Yes, You Have Options)

As you’re trying to figure out how to successfully take care of your little one — Googling every cough, whimper, and spot out of the norm — it seems that any small symptom could be a sign of something scary to come. But fear not! The little red strawberry patch on your precious baby is nothing to worry about. It looks far worse than it is. In fact, it’s normal for babies to have a red birthmark. And more importantly, it’s not d...

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Unexplained Bruising on Your Arms and Hands? It Might Be Actinic Purpura

You look down one day and notice some unexplained bruising on your arms. You vaguely remember bumping your arm, but it looks as if you had a major injury. What’s going on? It could be actinic purpura. Known as actinic, senile, or solar purpura, this condition leaves flat, dark splotches or bruises on the skin. It looks like a bruise, but it takes weeks to go away. How Do Bruises Develop? Bruises develop for a reason — even if it’s a subtle one...

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