Skin changes as we age, so it’s natural to see some discoloration and differences in texture over time. Yet, when you suddenly feel a bump you don’t recognize, it can be unsettling. While it’s a good idea to discuss any new skin developments with one of our practitioners, here are some common causes of lumps…
Read MoreGetting ready to go back to school is exciting for students. From breaking in new school supplies to getting ready to see friends and play sports again, there’s a lot to look forward to. But going back to school (especially after a year of remote learning in most places) also means remembering that being in…
Read MoreWhile kids are most likely to experience them, warts can develop on anyone, at any age and on any part of the body. They come in all shapes and sizes and can be categorized as common warts, plantar warts, filiform warts or flat warts. Warts typically don’t pose a health threat, and most are not…
Read MoreWarts are known as one of the most embarrassing skin growths, and they’ve unfortunately gotten a bad reputation with their association to witches, ugliness or old people. The truth is, anyone is susceptible to getting a wart, even a sweet, innocent child. They certainly don’t mean you are ugly, mean or don’t take care of…
Read MoreAlthough “cryosurgery” may sound intimidating, it is actually a very simple, quick and standard procedure that is used to remove a wart with liquid nitrogen. Many patients come to a dermatologist when a wart is refusing to go away on its own (even after over-the-counter treatments) or when the wart is painful or a cosmetic…
Read MoreIt is not uncommon for parents to be surprised, and maybe even horrified, at the sight of a wart on their child’s fresh, young skin. We mistakenly associate warts with old age or poor hygiene, but the truth is, kids actually get them more often than adults do. Most of the time warts are completely…
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