What made you interested in dermatology? When I was in my early 30’s , I was diagnosed with melanoma. It was a frightening time for me, my husband was deployed to Iraq and I had two young children at home. A Derm PA answered all my questions, removed my skin cancer and provided regular skin…
What made you interested in Dermatology? My answer is simple, it satisfied me in a way that no other specialty did throughout medical school. I left each day of my dermatology rotation ready to go back the next day. Not every rotation provoked that response. You may not be aware, but the skin is the…
Let’s talk about Revision’s Intellishade Tinted Moisturizer! This is the “kitchen-sink” for skin care and a daily must-use product. The chemists at Revision have formulated a moisturizer that gives you a daily dose of ingredients to help combat the aging process. First and foremost, sunscreen. There are both chemical and physical blockers in Intellishade that…
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. Skin cells are triggered to grow at an abnormally fast rate. It most often develops on the elbows, knees, or scalp. However, it can affect any location, including the nails. Psoriasis is not something you “catch,” and it is…
Acne isn’t just for teenagers. While acne most commonly occurs during puberty, and usually clears towards the end of adolescence, that’s not always the case. Acne can appear in younger kids at the very beginning of puberty, even at ages 9-11. Acne can also appear in adulthood, particularly in women. Both males and…
What made you interested in dermatology? Dermatology offers a great deal of variety. I enjoy seeing children, adults, males and females. I am able to perform surgical procedures, cosmetic procedures and routine skin examinations. As part of my residency, I was trained to identify disease both clinically and histopathologically with the microscope. Every…
Savannah River Dermatology started in 2008, and has served the patients of the CSRA in their dermatological needs for many years. After starting on Furys Ferry Rd, we have recently moved to their newly constructed building at 575 Furys Ferry Rd. The practice has continued to grow, and more space was needed to accommodate the…