Articles about dermatology
Skin cancer – the words alone are enough to send chills across the entire body. But whether brought on from sunburns, tanning beds or genetics, skin cancer is not only treatable – it is also preventable. With summers in South Carolina starting early and lingering into October, Trident Dermatology in North Charleston is urging people of … Read more
As summer officially arrives in the Lowcountry and families spend more time outdoors, cumulative exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays can heighten a person’s risk of developing skin cancer. Recognizing the warning signs can help with diagnosis and treatment of this malady. John Maize Jr., M.D., of Trident Dermatology, said the three most common skin … Read more
As the summer sun begins to heat up in South Carolina and humidity rolls in from the coast, expanses of green plants begin to crawl out of hiding – and so do skin issues of summer’s past. Indigenous people have relied on the innate healing properties of plants for centuries, and many of the essential … Read more
It’s impossible to hide from the sun, especially when there are multiple benefits to being outdoors, including encouraging movement, boosting mood and reducing stress. Unfortunately, however, sun damage is a concern for many Americans, especially those over 50. Changes in pigmentation such as age spots, liver spots and freckles, along with wrinkles and other signs … Read more
Two things excite South Carolinians each year as winter finally begins to yield to the warmer temperatures of spring: seed catalogs and fun in the sun. However, too much of a good thing can sometimes have harmful results, and this is definitely true of sun exposure. Wrinkles; age spots; moles; saggy, discolored and leathery-looking skin; … Read more
Each winter, people suffer with cracked lips, face wrinkles, itchiness and the feeling of an almost dusty dryness. Left untreated, these symptoms of dry skin can create problems that go far beyond simply a seasonal nuisance. With another winter approaching in the Carolinas, Trident Dermatology in North Charleston urges people to make healthy skin a part … Read more