Articles about dermatology
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
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, face masks have been an integral part of the strategy to slow the transmission rate of the novel coronavirus. From hospital grade surgical masks to handmade versions, bandanas to fashion statements, masks in various forms have been a part of our lives for more than a year. One … Read more
In the beauty industry, aesthetics represents a philosophy that refers directly to health and appearance utilizing a variety of techniques which allow clients to be proactive in their choice of treatments. These services help avoid more invasive medical procedures, while providing comfort and confidence both emotionally and physically. The following services focus on many different … Read more