Articles about dermatology
Summer is a great time to be outdoors in South Carolina. Whether you love hanging out at the beach, trekking along mountain trails, sailing, swimming, boating or kayaking – or simply lounging around the pool – you’re almost certain to discover fun and interesting ways to occupy your leisure hours. If you’re not careful, however, … Read more
Dr. Kimberly Maino would be the first to tell you that family is important. In fact, in 2019, she relocated to the Charleston area with her husband, daughter and family pet, just to be closer to loved ones. However, moving back east has not been a totally new experience. With degrees from the U.S. Naval … Read more
Painful, unsightly blemishes on the face and body are something that most people associate with the teenage years. After all, the American Academy of Dermatology estimates that 85% of people ages 12 through 24 experience at least minor acne. Sure, it can be a drag to have a pimple pop up the night before an […]
It’s summertime and, rightly so, a top medical concern is sunburn. As you walk into any grocery store or pharmacy, you are met with large displays of sunscreen and aloe vera gel. Which SPF is best? Is it water-proof, hypoallergenic or dermatologist approved? Should you get the spray or lotion? What do all the ingredients […]
Ahh, July; prime time for cookouts, sandy beaches and everything quintessentially outdoors. Prime time as well for skin damage if you’re not careful, so it’s no surprise that July is also National UV Safety Month. There’s a lot more science to UV exposure than a simple reminder to smear some sunscreen on because the sun […]
The diagnosis came fast. So did the surgery and the reconstruction. Larsyn Runion Cross’ melanoma treatment was a long time coming though, and it scarred her – physically and emotionally – for the rest of her life. “I got the diagnosis on a Friday night, and, a week later, I was in my consultation,” remembered […]