From psoriasis to aesthetics, Raleigh Medical Group can help determine a healthy skin care plan for you.
The brisk, crisp winter air can be a welcome relief from the sweltering humidity of the summer. However, if you don’t pay careful attention to this advice from your primary care physician, the weather can throw a wrench into your plans and have a devastating effect on your overall health. Our Cary and Raleigh internists […]
Would you risk your life for a good tan? It may sound absurd, but if you spend time sunbathing or in tanning beds, that’s exactly what you’re doing. Exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays puts you at risk for skin cancer, even if you’re not trying to “get bronzed.”Half of Americans who live to be […]
Have you ever heard a coworker comment that they wanted a window office or were stepping outside into the sunlight to “get some vitamin D”? While sun exposure does prompt the body to make this important nutrient, overexposure to the sun can increase skin cancer risk. WHAT IS VITAMIN D AND WHY IS IT […]
Not everyone celebrates summer with shorts and tank tops. Those struggling with psoriasis often opt to wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts despite the heat and humidity. Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes dry, itchy red patches. It’s caused when extra skin cells build up, producing thick, silvery scales. Many with psoriasis may be embarrassed by […]
April showers bring much more than May flowers: They herald the upcoming summer seasons and all the outdoor activities associated with them. From swimming at the beach to gardening, longer days and warmer weather make millions of Raleigh Triangle residents head outdoors. However, with these outdoor activities comes the risk of skin cancer. What is […]
August is National Psoriasis Month, and in our previous blog post, we discussed what psoriasis is and how it is treated. To recap, the most common form of psoriasis– plaque psoriasis — is an autoimmune disease that causes the skin to break out in itchy, red, scaly plaques. Who is at Risk of Developing Psoriasis? Among racial […]
Imagine wearing a turtleneck and long pants during the sticky summer heat of August. For millions of Americans with psoriasis, an autoimmune disease that affects the skin, the desire to cover up unsightly red patches outweighs the need for short sleeves and shorts. What Is It? August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. While there are many different types […]
Sunscreen isn’t just for summer anymore. It also isn’t just for sunny days—sunburns and sun exposure can occur even in cloudy or overcast weather. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and you may be surprised by how much you don’t know about this deadly killer. Not only is skin cancer the most common form of cancer in the […]
One of the wonderful things about Raleigh is that it’s just a few hours away from the sands of the Carolina coast. Summer just doesn’t seem complete without a trip to the Beaufort waterfront or kayaking along the shores of Roanoke Island. Fortunately, many of our patients are aware of the importance of sunscreen and limiting sun exposure. […]