A common ailment within the adult population is knee joint pain. People are aware of knee pain seen in athletes due to sports injuries or blunt force trauma. These injuries often require an operative intervention. Another cause is osteoarthritis (OA), a common form of arthritis that is due to degenerative wear and tear. As the …
First of a three-part series Most skin diseases occur in people of all nationalities, regardless of their skin color. Particular problems encountered in the skin are more common in people with different hues of skin, and sometimes a disorder seems more prominent because it affects skin color. This column and the two that follow will …
Conclusion of a three-part series Most skin diseases occur in people of all nationalities, regardless of their skin color. Particular problems encountered in the skin are more common in people with different hues of skin, and sometimes a disorder seems more prominent because it affects skin color. This column completes our consideration of these problems …
Second of a three-part series Most skin diseases occur in people of all nationalities, regardless of their skin color. Particular problems encountered in the skin are more common in people with different hues of skin, and sometimes a disorder seems more prominent because it affects skin color. This column continues from last week our consideration …
Last week we examined the physiology and causes of acne, an affliction from which as many as 50 million Americans suffer. This week we will examine in detail various options for treating acne and acne scarring.
The medical term for acne is “acne vulgaris.” Acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States and the number-one reason patients visit a dermatologist. Approximately 50 million Americans suffer from acne. Over 80 percent of all teenagers battle acne.
Charles Crutchfield III M.D., a nationally recognized Board Certified Dermatologist and Clinical Professor of Dermatology, offers Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss and thinning hair. Charles Crutchfield III M.D., a nationally recognized Board Certified Dermatologist and Clinical Professor of Dermatology, offers Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy for hair loss and thinning hair. There …