Education Corner

How do we empower our patients? We equip them with resources that can help them take charge of their skin health — the same resources we recommend to our own family and friends.

Quiz Yourself - What do you know about sunscreen?

American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)

American Academy of Dermatology

The largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) offers numerous educational material from the basics of understanding the role of dermatologists and physician assistants (associates) to disease conditions from A-Z.

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)

American Society for Dermatologic Surgery

The largest US specialty organization exclsuively representing dermatologic surgeons

As an organization dedicated to dermatologic surgeons, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) website has information for patients to understand the roles of operative interventions for skin condtions and background information on many common skin procedures.

Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF)

Melanoma Research Foundation

The largest independent organization devoted to melanoma

Sometimes starting out as a changing mole, melanoma is the most serious skin cancer with a high potential for spread to other parts of the body if not caught early. As the largest independent organization committed to research and treatment of melanoma, the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is committed to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of this disease.

National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF)

National Alopecia Areata Foundation

An organization serving the community of people affected by alopecia areata

Alopecia areata is an immune-mediated condition causing hair loss to the scalp, face, or all hair on the entire body. As many as 6.8 million Americans are affected. Learn more about the condition and connect with the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) community.

National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)

National Comprehensive Cancer Network

An alliance of cancer centers devoted to treatment, research, and education

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) is devoted to research and clinical management of multiple different cancers including those of the skin (i.e., melanoma, basal cell skin cancer, squamous cell skin cancer). The NCCN provides patients information to help understand their cancer and their standard of care treatments.

National Eczema Association (NEA)

National Eczema Association

A non-profit organization supporting and advocating for the eczema community

The term 'eczema' often encompasses several distinct conditions with diferent caseuses and treatments. With most types, the skin condition tends to be chronic and can cause significant disruption in daily life activities. Learn more at the National Eczema Association (NEA).

Skin Care Basics for Your Face

When it comes to your skin, prevention goes a long way. While a number of factors contribute to your overall skin health, a few steps can be easily added or adapted to your current regimen. Incorporate these three things into your skin care regimen to avoid premature skin aging.

Apply broad-spectrum sunscreen
Use a facial moisturizer daily
Use only gentle facial cleansers

Hair Habit Practices

Significant hair damage and hair loss can be from many causes. Both genetic and environmental factors may play an important role. Practicing consistent hair habits regularly can diminish the chances related to preventable causes, so keep these three tips in mind.

Use conditioner after every shampoo
Limit excessive traction to the hair (i.e., tight ponytails, buns, cornrows)
When possible air dry hair or wrap in a hair towel

Education Corner

Quiz Yourself - What do you know about sunscreen?

Skin Care Basics for Your Face

Hair Habit Practices

If your skin, hair, or nail concerns aren't going away like you're expecting, call or request an appointment with Clearline Dermatology today!

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