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Acne: Solutions to this Common Issue

Why should I get my acne treated? Many believe you just have to live with it, but just allowing acne to ‘run its course’ can leave you with

SoCo Patient Interview: Dr. Evans' Melanoma Survivor

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, but it doesn’t have to be. What can you do to protect yourself? •Avoid excessive UV light...

Skin Cancer: Critical Steps to Health

We want to emphasize the fact that knowledge is powerful, preventative, and life saving. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends...

SoCo Patient Interview: Dr. Evans Solves a Case of Mistaken Eczema

It is so important that doctors listen to their patients. It's also important that they acknowledge when a treatment is not working. This...

Eczema: The Digestion Connection

Have you ever noticed that when your eczema (or psoriasis or acne) flairs your bowel issues do too? Or maybe your joints are on fire,...

Top 10 Worst Skin Habits: Your Fix-it Guide

1. Not protecting yourself from UVA and UVB radiation either from the sun or tanning machines. There is nothing that will age the skin...

SoCo Conversations: Interview with Ellie Christianson, FNP-BC APRN MSN

Q: What inspired you to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner? Ellie: My love of helping people, but also the autonomy you have as a...

The Doctor Answers: Soothe Winter Skin Woes

Patient Question: What can I do about dry skin this winter? Robin Evans, MD Replies: 1. One of the best things you can do is to...

The “You” Diet: Find Your Personal Food Foes

How are those new year's resolutions going? While well meaning, at this time of the year all too many are solely focused on calories and...

The Doctor Answers: Leave the Tanning Bed Behind

Patient Question: Does getting a base tan at a tanning salon protect and prepare me for my tropical vacation this winter? Robin Evans, MD...

Men’s Skin: Keeping it Healthy and Handsome

Some people think skin care is for women only. They think it requires a lot of fuss, time, or money. We’re focusing on men in this post...

SoCo Conversations: Interview with Robin Evans, MD

Q: What motivated you to become a dermatologist? Dr. Evans: I love variety so I was attracted by the prospect of treating men and women...