Wise Health Clinic DERMATOLOGY

The cool air outside and dry heat inside can take a toll on the skin of your hands. Follow these steps to prevent hand eczema:
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Dr. Novie Sroa from Wise Health Clinic Dermatology shares her skin cancer prevention tips on Wise County Messenger:

The skinny on sun protection | Wise County Messenger On the Fourth of July weekend, trips to the lake, beach or pool to find refuge from the heat will be in order.

Because people wear foundation on acne-prone areas of the face, and because makeup can potentially trigger acne or make it worse, Dr. Sroa wants her patients to choose a safe foundation.
find a foundation that will not contribute to acne, follow these guidelines:

Dr. Sroa supports her patients in wearing makeup to camouflage acne blemishes during active treatment of acne. However, she recommends washing off the makeup nightly as follows:

IS ACNE A DISEASE OR A DISORDER?
Acne is a disease because it involves both functional and structural changes.

The functional changes in acne include:
-Inflammation
-Excessive production of sebum
-Overgrowth of skin cells
-Bacteria growth

The structural changes in acne include:
-Enlargement of the pores, due to overgrowth of skin cells and excessive production of sebum (skin oil)
-Acne lesions themselves

What is the difference between inflammatory versus non-inflammatory acne?

Let us examine the skin you are in! Have a sun-safe summer 😎

In 3 easy steps, find out how to apply moisturizer as well as your child’s eczema medication prescribed by Dr. Sroa:

Reducing sun ☀ exposure can help to reduce your risk of developing , the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Make this a sun-safe summer!

To learn more about Dermatology and make an appointment with Dr. Sroa, visit: https://www.wisehealthclinics.com/services/dermatology/