Epiphany Dermatology

Psoriasis: Causes, Appearance, and Treatments Options

Psoriasis affects as many as 7.5 million people in the United States. And although psoriasis can occur at any age, most people have their first outbreak between the ages of 15 and 35, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. Many people are affected by psoriasis, but they don’t know what causes it or how it can be treated. Let’s talk about what psoriasis is, what it looks like, where it’s commonly found on the body, and what treatment opti...

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When Should You Visit The Dermatologist?

When you have a toothache, you go to a dentist. When you have a foot problem, you go to a podiatrist. When you’re pregnant, you go to an ob-gyn. So why aren’t you visiting a dermatologist about that skin problem? A dermatologist is extensively trained to understand diseases affecting the skin and treatments that improve skin health. That training involves four years of medical school, one year of internship and typically three years of dermatology ...

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Why You Should Let A Dermatologist Take A Look At That Rash

Did you know there are literally hundreds of different types of rashes? And the same rash can appear differently on different people. That’s why you can’t look at a rash and say, “That looks like the same one my wife has. It must have been caused by the same thing.” Three Categories of Rashes Rashes fall into three general categories: infectious, inflammatory, and immune system-related. Infectious Rashes – These rashes are most commonly...

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Don’t Sweat It: An Introduction to Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is heavier than normal sweating that occurs in somewhat random situations. For example, someone could simply be sitting at their desk in a classroom or at work, and start to sweat. Sweating caused by hyperhidrosis often occurs on the forehead, feet or in the groin area. Hyperhidrosis typically starts during a person’s teens and doesn’t improve until they reach their 30s so it can be very embarrassing to deal with. Whether someone is c...

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Tips for Preventing Dry Hands

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night because you feel a burning, stinging or itching sensation on your hands? Or maybe you have chapping, cracking or fissures on your fingers or palms? These kinds of skin conditions (See: How to Exfoliate Your Skin Without Drying it Out) are caused by a number of things, but the most common reason is over-washing and overusing hand sanitizers. The goal of washing and sanitizing your hands is to keep germs...

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How to Prevent Summer Skin Problems in Sports

During the summer, a high school football player will spend a lot of time outside in a mesh jersey. Similarly, a cheerleader will wear a tight-fitting outfit in the same conditions. As these athletes get hot and sweaty, and their clothes cling to their skin, it’s common for them to develop little red bumps that are mistaken for acne. In many cases, these red bumps are actually folliculitis, an infection or inflammation of the hair follicle. Folliculi...

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