Atlantic Derm | skin-conditions

The Importance Of Regular Skin Exams In Detecting Skin Cancer
posted: May 21, 2021.

When was the last time you saw a dermatologist? We’re pretty sure most people don’t know or perhaps have never stepped foot inside a dermatologist’s office; however, 1 in 5 Read more
Skin Cancer Prevention And Early Detection
posted: May 17, 2021.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer type in the US according to the American Cancer Society. Early detection and practicing preventive measures are important if you want to stay Read more
Are You Dealing With a Rash?
posted: May 06, 2021.

From coming in contact with poison ivy to dealing with a high dose of stress, there are many reasons a rash might appear. Most of the time, a rash will Read more
Finding Treatment for Bed Sores
posted: Apr. 16, 2021.

If you or a loved one is bed-bound, one of the main concerns is bedsores, which can develop when there is persistent pressure placed on the skin for extended periods. Read more
Understanding Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
posted: Apr. 06, 2021.

When we think of skin disorders, we most often assume that these are problems that mostly adults deal with; however, children and teens can also deal with a wide range Read more
What Is a Skin Tag?
posted: Mar. 23, 2021.

If you’ve ever noticed a little piece of dangling skin on your body, then you’ve most likely found a skin tag. While these little growths are completely benign, they can Read more
Finding the Right Treatment for Warts on Your Hands
posted: Mar. 08, 2021.

Warts are the result of a virus known as the human papillomavirus (HPV), and they can easily be spread from one person to another through skin-to-skin contact or by sharing Read more
When To See a Dermatologist for a Mole
posted: Feb. 18, 2021.

Worried that all those years of sunbathing have caught up with you? Do you have a family history of skin cancer? If so, these might be reasons to turn to Read more
How Lupus Affects the Skin
posted: Feb. 10, 2021.

Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that leads to widespread inflammation and pain. Lupus can affect multiple systems and organs in the body, but the skin tends to be one of Read more
Get Control of Your Acne
posted: Feb. 08, 2021.

When you struggle with acne it might feel like you’re the only one, but it’s actually the most common skin condition in the U.S. Many adults and teens deal with Read more
Understanding Cold Sores
posted: Jan. 25, 2021.

Cold sores are small, painful blisters that develop on the lips and around the mouth. These sores are caused by a viral infection known as herpes simplex. More specifically, Herpes Read more
What Is Molluscum Contagiosum?
posted: Jan. 12, 2021.

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that most commonly affects children under 10 years old, that causes hard, raised red bumps known as papules to develop on the skin. These Read more
The Importance Of Regular Skin Exams In Detecting Skin Cancer
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.

Coupled with at-home screening, your full-body exam with your dermatologist in Delray Beach, FL, is one of the best weapons in the war on skin cancer, says the Skin Cancer Read more
Rosacea Symptoms and Causes
posted: Jan. 06, 2021.

Facial flushing and acne-like bumps may be signs of rosacea, one of the conditions your Delray Beach, FL, dermatologist, Dr. Yvette Tivoli of Atlantic Derm treats. Rosacea can occur at Read more
Treating Lichen Planus
posted: Dec. 17, 2020.

Lichen planus is an autoimmune disorder that attacks both the skin and mucous membranes inside the mouth. This chronic condition causes flat, itchy reddish-purple bumps to develop on the skin Read more
What Is Impetigo?
posted: Dec. 08, 2020.

Find out more about this common childhood bacterial skin infection and how to treat it. Most people don’t know what impetigo is. Maybe you haven’t even heard of it. This contagious Read more