Start NOW for Smooth Skin this Summer Posted on March 24, 2016 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Laser Hair Reduction Margaret Kontras Sutton, M.D. It’s hard to imagine that in just a few short months we will be baring our legs (and other body parts)in shorts and swim suits. So for that smooth, care-free, hair-free look, NOW is the time to start with LASER HAIR REDUCTION. Laser Hair Reduction uses … Read More
Week 3- Skin Conditions Occurring ONLY in Pregnancy Posted on March 17, 2016 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Written by Margaret Kontras Sutton, M.D. I hope you have been enjoying our three part blog on pregnancy and its myriad affects on skin, hair and nails. Our final subject is Skin conditions occurring ONLY in pregnancy: Dysfunction of bile secretion due to pregnancy:--In this condition there is an abnormality of the secretion of bile … Read More
Week 2- Skin Rashes/ Tumors Affected by Pregnancy Posted on March 10, 2016 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Written by Margaret Kontras Sutton, M.D. This week we will cover Skin rashes/tumors affected by pregnancy: Rashes—Eczema typically will worsen with pregnancy, although a minority of cases will actually improve. Postpartum eczema may worsen on the hands and the nipples due to the extra demands placed on these areas. Psoriasis, on the other hand, … Read More
Week 1-Pregnancy and the skin: Skin changes due to hormones Posted on March 2, 2016 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Written by Margaret Kontras Sutton, M.D. As many of us have found out firsthand, pregnancy can have a profound effect on the skin. In fact so much so that we have organized these effects into three categories: Skin changes due to hormones Skin rashes/tumors affected by pregnancy Skin conditions occurring ONLY in pregnancy I will … Read More
Tis the season….for LICE? Posted on February 10, 2016 By Sutton Dermatology + Aesthetics Written by Michelle Sitzman, PA-C We are in the season of wearing hats and scarves and sometime we also get uninvited guests…LICE! With news about “super lice” spreading, it is important to be aware of how to “RID” yourself of these bugs. SOME FACTS: A head louse if a tiny, wingless parasitic inset that lives … Read More