April 29, 2013
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Protecting your skin is paramount to good health. May is skin cancer awareness month and at Olympic Dermatology we’re doing many things to help spread the word: May online special, […]
February 5, 2013
Tip of the Month: Epionce for Rosacea
The ‘Mimic’ for Skin Conditions Rosacea can often be mis-diagnosed because it mimics other skin conditions, such as acne or sebaceous hyperplasia. What to look for Typical symptoms: Intermittant to persistant […]
October 25, 2012
Men Fall Short in Skin Cancer Knowledge and Prevention
They Are Paying the Price In a new survey, just 51 percent of US men reported using sunscreen in the past 12 months, and an alarming 70 percent did not […]
October 4, 2012
Skin cancer affects one in five Americans
Skin cancer affects one in five Americans. The most common are basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas, and malignant melanomas. So Skin Cancer Management is an important service we offer at […]
October 1, 2012
Protecting against skin cancer isn’t hard but takes vigilance
Proactive measures, including self-checks, using sunscreen and regular visits with your dermatologist, are a start. Here’s a recent study about another preventative measure from the Skin Cancer Foundation: Can Aspirin […]
September 24, 2012
Tip of the Month: Epionce for Eczema
Why is Epionce great for eczema? Known as “The itch that rashes”, there are two main symptoms of eczema: itching and dry, scaly skin. Dry Scaly/Skin: Dry skin is caused by a […]
August 16, 2012
Current Status of Malignant Melanoma
Malignant melanomas continue to be a frequent problem presenting at our clinic. Just as for national trends, the number of melanomas seen has dramatically increased in the 23 years I have been practicing dermatology. The lifetime risk is now […]
August 6, 2012
Tip of the Month: Epionce for Psoriasis
Why is Epionce great for psoriasis? Skin with psoriasis has chronic inflammation and a disrupted skin barrier. Secondary infection can set in, making the itching and tenderness worse. Even if your […]
December 3, 2008
Maintaining youthful skin with topical antioxidants
Looking older is not completely inevitable. With proper care, you can avoid wrinkles, age spots and coarse, leathery skin changes. As you know, skin-ageing changes are the result of the […]