Taking care of your skin and performing regular skin checks can prevent the harmful effects of skin cancer. Luckily, if you do develop skin cancer, it can be effectively treated with Mohs surgery at Hamblin Dermatology. What is Mohs Surgery? Mohs surgery is an outpatient procedure performed under local anesthetic. Dr. Hamblin will carefully shave away layers of damaged skin and examine them under a microscope to determine where the cancerous lesion lies in the skin. The shaving process will continue until Dr. Hamblin is certain there are no more cancerous cells in the area. Who is a Candidate ..read more

Sensitive skin can be frustrating because it’s often difficult to figure out what exactly you are sensitive to. Everyone wants to know how to tell if they have sensitive skin and what to do to eliminate the problems that sensitivity causes. Here are a few things to look out for if you think you have sensitive skin. Six Signs You Have Sensitive Skin While there is no guaranteed cure or treatment for this condition, there are several signs of it that can help you determine if you suffer from sensitive skin. Your Skin is Prone to Breakouts The first sign of sensitive skin is that it is prone to b ..read more

Acne is something that almost every teenager has to deal with, and it can be a challenging and embarrassing process. As a teen, you’re in a whole new stage of life, both physically and mentally. Here are some tips to help keep teen acne under control. 1. Do Not Touch or Pick at Problem Areas This is important because picking and scratching your skin during a breakout can lead to a deeper infection that lasts longer and may even cause scarring in the long term. Try to avoid this to promote quick healing. 2. Avoid Facial Scrubs, Astringents, and Excessive Scrubbing Not only are harsh products li ..read more

Many people have heard of BOTOX® but aren’t sure what it is or what it can do. BOTOX is actually one of the single most popular cosmetic treatments performed each year – but it has many, many uses outside of just wrinkles. One of its biggest benefits is that it comes with no downtime and can produce results in as little as two weeks, making it a great choice for many patients. Here’s what to know about BOTOX treatment and how your board-certified dermatologist can help. How Does BOTOX Work? BOTOX is actually a purified form of bacteria that can block neurotransmitters in the muscles. When the ..read more

You may already know that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in America, which is a startling fact even considering that most types of skin cancer are easily treatable. Still, preventing skin cancer from forming in the first place is easy as well, and taking simple precautions and making small changes to your behavior can save you a trip (or several) to the dermatologist’s office. Here’s what we recommend you think about doing to lower your risk of developing skin cancer. 1. See a Dermatologist Annually Not everyone needs to see their dermatologist on a regular basis, but people who ..read more