Epiphany Dermatology

Got an itch you shouldn’t scratch? Find out what’s going on with patch testing.

patch-testing After a severe rash began appearing on her arms, face, and torso, Jenn* was diagnosed with exposure to poison ivy and poison oak. Despite claiming she had none of these plants around her home, the 46-year-old woman had recurring episodes of dermatitis. Another woman, Lori,* was suffering from a rash around her mouth and could not figure out why she contracted it. Thinking it might be her skin care products, she spent several hundred dollars trying ne...

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Melasma Treatment

Melasma is a skin condition that creates brown patches of skin in areas that get significant sun exposure. At Epiphany Dermatology, we are passionate about restoring your skin and helping you to achieve a smooth, even complexion. With this in mind, our skilled team members work hard to make melasma treatment a positive, comfortable experience. What Causes Melasma? The leading cause of melasma is exposure to UVA sun rays. UVA rays can lead to significan...

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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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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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“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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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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Eczema vs. Psoriasis: What’s the Difference?

Psoriasis or eczema – which one do you have? One things for sure: either way, you’re dealing with uncomfortable, unsightly, and itchy skin you’re ready to get rid of. What’s The Difference Between Eczema and Psoriasis? It can be easy to confuse eczema and psoriasis, but with a little more information about the location of the affected area and what it looks like, you’ll be able to tell the difference. And more importantly, you’ll be abl...

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How to Treat Hyperpigmentation, Age Spots, & Melasma

Summer time is over. You’ve enjoyed your time outside — days at the lake, relaxing by the pool, enjoying the park. But even though you used sunscreen, your skin has still suffered from some damage. As your skin got a little darker, so did your age spots and melasma. So what can you do about those spots? 1. Figure Out the Cause To figure out the best hyperpigmentation treatment for your skin, you first have to know what’s causing the dark spo...

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How to Get Rid of Sweaty Hands With Botox

How often do you avoid shaking hands with people? Do you ever drip sweat on your computer or have to stop writing because you can’t hold on to the pen? People who suffer from hyperhidrosis deal with these issues and many more because they just can’t stop sweating. Everything from holding hands to hugging their children to buttoning clothes becomes an issue. This is more than clammy palms. This is socially devastating. If you’re dealing with sweat...

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