East Coast Dermatology

           Nummular Dermatitis  Part II

           There are several risk factors that have been show to increase the probability of developing nummular dermatitis or increasing its severity when nummular dermatitis is already present.  Prior medical conditions, such as xerosis (very dry skin) or eczema, particularly atopic dermatitis and stasis dermatitis increase the likelihood of developing [...]

Nummular Dermatitis  Part I

            As the seasons change here in the Charleston area, certain skin conditions become more common due to the differences in humidity and temperature.  One such skin condition is nummular dermatitis, a form of eczema.  A distinctive characteristic of nummular dermatitis is the unique, coin-shaped or oval lesions that form [...]

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               As we approach the fall and winter seasons, the temperature and humidity changes in the Charleston area can be dramatic.  These changes necessitate different skin care routines and protection.  In the spring and summer, it is very important to protect your skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays of the sun, but using [...]

The way you care for your skin can help alleviate rosacea, or it can make the problem worse as many people with rosacea have found.  Gentle skin care can reduce irritation and help soothe the skin.  Dermatologists commonly recommend a few tips to help reduce the effects of rosacea.

1.   Do not rub or scrub areas [...]

While adult acne can be unbearably frustrating, there are some effective treatment options that can diminish or eliminate acne in many cases.  While most treatments do not clear up acne overnight, a dermatologist can help devise a treatment plan to take care of acne.  Many of these treatment plans will include combination therapy, where multiple [...]

No matter what a person’s age, acne is caused when excess sebum, skin cells and bacteria accumulate on the skin which is an oil that the body produces to help naturally moisturize the skin.  There are many different factors that can contribute to formation of acne.  Here are some of the most common:

Hormone Fluctuations
One of [...]

All varieties of acne are more common in women than in men, but even though it is not uncommon for acne to occur in women, it can be a serious problem in some cases.  For some women, acne may be a warning sign of an underlying medical condition.  When a woman’s acne is accompanied by [...]

In August, Dr. Rocky Bacelieri will focus on a topic of Adult Acne. Skin problems afflict almost everyone growing up, but some never outgrow it. Adult acne is a common problem that affects many people, both male and female, and it can be socially disruptive and frustrating.  The treatments that worked so well as an [...]

The damaging effects of the sun have been extensively studied, and it is now well established that exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer and premature aging.  Most of the sun exposure a person experiences in their lifetime occurs during childhood so preventative measures should be taken to minimize the damage inflicted by this [...]