Dermatology
Wound Care
Wound care today is very different from the time of our grandparents. Using the old bates salve, metho and mercurochrome are a sign of the old days! Today we use technology to measure the successes of modern wound care techniques. We now keep wounds moist while they heal and generally we keep them covered. We…
Read MoreHas Winter Turned Your Skin To Scales?
Often during the colder months a lot of skin conditions get worse. There are many triggers in winter such as more clothing layers, hotter and longer showers, elements such as wind and air conditioners moving particles around and changes in diet just to name a few. With snow coming and going in our higher regions and strong…
Read MoreSkin Biopsy – What, When, Why, How, Where?
So your Dermatologist has just advised that you need a Skin Biopsy and that they will do it now in the procedure room. Let us reassure you that this procedure is a common procedure performed in many doctors rooms particularly to diagnose conditions affecting the skin. At Lotus Dermatology we make the procedure as painless as possible…
Read MoreCheck Up On Your Skin – Are You Watching Your Spots???
Skin Check Ups: Do you keep a close eye on your spots and blemishes? It is important to keep track of your skin and get your check ups regularly in order to manage any skin cancer risks. By tracking your skin and moles, you can monitor any changes in your skin and detect melanoma earlier, when it is…
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