Tiny Spot Raises Alarm for a Second Time

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A dermatologist spotted what Erin Thomas thought were harmless freckles – just in time Vigilance Makes the Difference Wanted: The Dream Dermatologist Seeking one rare physician: A dermatologist who refuses to rush. Must be willing to scan every inch of skin, from scalp to sole, with sharp eyes and sharper instincts. Should know when to … Read more

Listen To Your Skin

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Spending time in the sun isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However, you should pay close attention to what might be happening with skin conditions that could be the result of too many hours under a sunny, Lowcountry sky. Skin Health Risks From Sun Exposure You’ve likely done it a thousand times – spent hours on … Read more

The Challenges of Teenage Acne

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Why is acne a major problem for some youngsters and not for others, and what treatments and medications are available to help teens make the best of this frustrating condition? For many teens and even some adults, acne is a debilitating experience that can lead to shame, depression and a deep level of self-consciousness. Of … Read more

Don’t Let Lice Infest Your Holiday

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Lice. The word itself sends a shiver down the spines of many. To have it is a dreaded rite of passage – especially for kids and families. Treating lice and getting rid of them in your home can be time-consuming, expensive and exhausting. If you make the unpleasant discovery that lice are suddenly part of … Read more

When Hoofbeats Aren’t Horses: Finding the Medical Zebra, The Anne Toole Story

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“When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras.” This popular advice, circa the 1940s, was intended to encourage doctors to diagnose common causes, rather than spending limited time and resources chasing down the possibility of rare diseases, according to the National Library of Medicine. But zebras are not mythical creatures, and sometimes those hoofbeats … Read more

The Rise of Do-It-Yourself Dermatology

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In early 2024, Greenville County resident Tommy Lewis Neal was looking for something extra he could do at home to rejuvenate his skin and combat a bout of later-age acne. He saw something online that suggested toothpaste and lemon juice for a good facial, and coconut oil to combat the acne. But when he checked … Read more

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