Have you considered that your skin is your largest organ? Live Science reports the average person has 22 square feet of this multi-layered and highly vascularized part of the body. At Atlantic Derm, board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Yvette Tivoli, offers Delray Beach, FL, area patients expert care for their skin so they feel and look their best.
What your skin does
Your skin contributes to your personal appearance. Also, it helps regulate your temperature and provides a barrier to infection.
Additionally, hair and nails are extensions of the skin. All are subject to deformity, injury, disease, and the effects of aging. That's where your dermatologist in Delray Beach, FL, comes in.
What can happen to your skin
One of your skin's biggest enemies is the sun. Excessive UV radiation may cause sunburns and over time, skin cancer. Malignant melanoma is a kind of skin cancer known for its spread to major body organs and its lethality, says the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Also, your skin can change in appearance due to accident or aging, and it may experience troublesome and disfiguring health conditions. Here are a few:
- Acne, blemishes caused by blocked oil glands in response to stress, hormone fluctuations, diet, and poor skin hygiene
- Psoriasis, an autoimmune skin condition which causes patches of skin overgrowth (plaques) on elbows, knees, and other areas of the body
- Eczema, itchy, red, raised patches on the skin due to contact with allergens, heat, and more
- Warts, hard benign growths caused by viruses
- Moles, congenital areas of hyperpigmentation which can change, indicating cancer
- Melasma, a defect in skin pigmentation
Benefits of having a dermatologist
Fortunately, a highly-skilled dermatologist, such as Dr. Tivoli at Atlantic Derm in Delray Beach, FL, knows skin and how it changes according to personal health, age, heredity, and other important factors. She recommends an annual in-office skin exam beginning at age 40 and a simple monthly skin exam at home.
Additionally, Dr. Tivoli will help you recognize signs of trouble about your skin health, perform surgeries, and prescribe medications as needed and help you deal with signs of aging. At Atlantic Derm, we offer aesthetic treatments such as BOTOX and Juvederm, PRP injections, and microneedling to counter hair loss, and Icon laser treatments to smooth wrinkles and acne scars, remove spider veins, and liver spots, and more.
Find out more
At Atlantic Derm, our dermatologist and her staff offer you better skin for improved health and overall well-being. Why not contact Dr. Yvette Trivoli in Delray Beach, FL, for an in-person consultation? Having a dermatologist really is a great idea. Phone us today at (561) 802-7546.