Red bumps, breakouts, and facial redness can be frustrating, especially when you are not sure what is causing them. Many people assume they have acne, but another common skin condition, rosacea, can look very similar. While rosacea and acne...read more
For the first time in more than 20 years, the United States has a newly approved sunscreen active ingredient: bemotrizinol, also known as BEMT. That may sound like a mouthful, but this is exciting news in dermatology. Sunscreen technology...read more
If you spend time outdoors in Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Garner, or throughout Wake County, you’ve probably encountered ticks. While many people worry about Lyme disease, one of the fastest-growing tick-related conditions in North Carolina is alpha-gal syndrome, an...read more
A blemish always seems to appear at the worst possible time like before a photograph, presentation, date, or special event. Although no treatment can make every pimple disappear instantly, the right approach can reduce redness, swelling, and discomfort while...read more
Whether you’re hiking at Raven Rock State Park, working in the yard in Fuquay-Varina, or spending time outdoors in Holly Springs, Lillington, Dunn, Clayton, or the surrounding communities, tick bites are a common part of life in central North...read more
Back-to-school season can bring a fresh start, but it can also bring new stress, busy schedules, sports, makeup, sunscreen, sweat, and inconsistent skincare routines. For many students, teens, and even parents, this time of year can trigger acne flare-ups...read more