Blog Allen-Taintor Dermatology

What Causes Acne Scars
Acne scars can significantly impact your appearance, causing problems with self-esteem. They form as the result of inflamed blemishes, which occur when a pore becomes engorged with excess oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria. These inflamed blemishes cause a break in the follicle wall of the pore. Small breaks usually heal without any issue, […]
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What is Eczema?
Eczema is a very common skin condition. Skin with eczema doesn’t reproduce necessary substances as much as healthy skin, which compromises the protective barrier. Eczema causes moisture loss in skin, which can lead to a variety of other problems. There are multiple types of eczema, but they generally have very similar symptoms. Eczema Symptoms […]
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What is Contact Dermatitis?
Contact dermatitis is a rash that is caused by a reaction to substances that come into contact with the skin. Knowing what substances cause your skin to react can help you avoid them in the future. Common Irritants There are many things that can cause a reaction in the skin. Some of the […]
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What is Keratosis?
Keratosis is caused from a build-up of keratin. Keratin is a protein that helps protect the skin and the build-up of keratin can create clusters of red or white bumps. Doctors don’t know why keratosis affects some people and not others, but there seems to be a genetic factor. Keratosis is a common skin […]
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What Causes Warts?
Contrary to popular belief, warts have nothing to do with toads. Warts are actually caused by other warts. They form because of a virus called human papilloma virus (HPV). Warts can be caused through direct or indirect contact and, yes, they are highly contagious. Warts can be embarrassing and painful. Knowing what causes warts can […]
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Learn Your ABCDEs
Skin cancer is by far one of the most common types of cancer. Fortunately, if caught in the early stages, it is usually treatable. For this reason, we strongly encourage thorough self-examinations of your skin on a monthly basis. To perform an effective exam, you must know the signs to look for. Melanoma […]
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