Avail Dermatology would like to thank the Carrollton Community and Carroll County for supporting us over the last four years. We have made a difficult decision to close our Carrollton practice. We plan to continue seeing patients through November 2021. We will work with all our patients to make sure their dermatology needs continue to be met. The post Avail Dermatology’s Carrollton Office Is Closing appeared first on Avail Dermatology ..read more

Dr. Shenara Sexton Leads Full Range of Dermatology Services Avail Dermatology, an acclaimed dermatological provider for more than 30 years, expands its practice by opening a new location in Fayetteville. With additional offices in Newnan, Peachtree City, Stockbridge, and Carrollton, patients now have additional access to conveniently experience the best-in-class service Avail Dermatology has to offer. “Our mission is to provide exceptional treatment to the southern Atlanta metropolitan community,” says Dr. Mark Ling, senior partner and president of Avail Dermatology. “The addition of a Fayette ..read more

Chapped lips are a common winter annoyance. Exposure to cold temperature and intense winds is a recipe for your skin drying out, especially your most sensitive areas like your lips. Dry lips can be irritating and even painful. Avail Dermatology’s experts explain our top tips for dealing with constantly chapped lips. Use The Right Lip Balm While this tip may seem like a no-brainer, there’s a certain way to use lip balm that is more helpful than just reaching for it when you need it the most. Plan to apply it right when you wake up, apply every two hours throughout the day, and finally right bef ..read more

The sudden appearance of a rash on your skin may be unsettling, but most rashes have a simple explanation and straightforward cure. Chances are you’re experiencing a common yet frustrating skin issue called contact dermatitis, and it could be a result of the products you’re using. What Is Contact Dermatitis? Characterized by a red, itchy rash, contact dermatitis can be the skin’s response to either irritants or allergens. Irritant contact dermatitis is caused by damage to the skin. Allergic contact dermatitis is caused by an allergic reaction to a triggering substance or allergen. Many cosmeti ..read more

If you’ve ever spotted a small, red spot on your skin that hasn’t gone away over time, then you might have discovered a cherry angioma! Also called red moles, senile angiomas, and Campbell de Morgan spots, these common skin growths are a collection of small blood vessels that appear as raised, red to purple bumps anywhere on the body. Cherry angiomas are considered harmless, so treatment is mainly a cosmetic concern. Rarely, however, a skin cancer can be mistaken for a cherry angioma. If you notice a sudden increase in the number of red spots or if a pre-existing red spot changes in size, shap ..read more

If you’re having a bad day or just feel too tired, it can be tempting to skip washing your face. Especially with these times of self-quarantining and social distancing, our skin hygiene routines may be suffering. But we’re here to remind you that you should keep up good habits for the sake of your skin. Want to know why you should wash your face every day? Here are all the vital benefits of cleaning your skin daily! Daily Brightens Skin The most obvious reason to wash your face is to remove environmental dust, excess oils, and sweat which may build up on your face throughout the day and night ..read more

Avail Dermatology, an acclaimed dermatological provider for more than 30 years, is expanding its practice by acquiring a new location in Stockbridge. With additional offices in Newnan, Peachtree City (Fayetteville), and Carrollton, patients now have additional access to conveniently experience the best-in-class service Avail Dermatology has to offer. The Stockbridge location formerly operated as Tara Dermatology Center under the leadership of Dr. Vincent Peng since 1974. “I’m grateful to see Avail Dermatology carry on our time-honored legacy in the Stockbridge area,” says Dr. Peng. “This next ..read more

Hyperhidrosis is the name given to excessive and uncontrollable sweating and an estimated 1-3% percent of Americans currently overproduce sweat.  The onset is most often during childhood or adolescence. Hyperhidrosis can occur under your arms (axillary hyperhidrosis) or on the palms of your hand and soles of your feet (palmoplantar hyperhidrosis). While some people perspire additionally due to tense emotions and additional stress, those with it sweat constantly. The main symptom of this condition is excessive sweating. But what causes this condition and how can you treat it? Our experts a ..read more

Masks play a vital role in reducing the spread of the coronavirus. Masks can also be hard on your skin, causing problems that range from acne and peeling skin to rashes and itchiness. This can be annoying and uncomfortable, especially for people who are required to wear masks for extended periods of time. We’ve got some tips and tricks to help you fight back! Keep reading below to learn how to help decrease mask acne. Apply Moisturizer Keeping your skin nice and hydrated will produce a barrier between your face and your mask, preventing friction. Applying a moisturizer before you put on your m ..read more

Dear Patients of Avail Dermatology: The physicians at Avail Dermatology are continuously monitoring the latest guidelines on management of the COVID-19 outbreak via the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and the World Health Organization (WHO). As these recommendations are updated, we will modify our procedures as needed to minimize the risks of spreading infection. Avail Dermatology will continue to operate normal business hours unless otherwise notified. At this time, we would like to inform you of our latest policy: Avail Dermatology strongly encou ..read more