Expert Tips & Wisdom

Dry Skin Care Tips

by Deborah Nixon, MD
Here are tips that can prevent dry skin or keep it from getting worse. Do not use hot water. Hot water removes your natural skin oils more quickly. Warm water is best for bathing. Use a gentle... More...

Types of Eczema

by Deborah Nixon, MD
Eczema is a term used to describe a group of inflamed skin conditions that result in chronic, relapsing and very itchy rashes. Eczema types can can be described as follows: Atopic dermatitis is ... More...

Acne Treatment Options

by Marc Darst, MD
Acne is not a condition limited to teenagers. Many adults also experience acne for a variety of reasons. At its core, acne is caused when a hair follicle or pore fills with oil produced by the seba... More...

Rosacea Treatment Summary

by Marc Darst, MD
Rosacea is a skin condition caused by swollen blood vessels located just under the skin’s surface, resulting in red blotches and dilated blood vessels on the central face. It may also result in ... More...

Tips for Preventing Poison Oak & Ivy

by Marc Darst, MD
Avoidance is the best prevention against the rash we get from coming in contact with poison ivy or its cousins, poison oak, and poison sumac. We are not born with an allergy to the oil in the poiso... More...

Mineral-Based Sunscreen. Is It Worth the Extra Cost?

by Marc Darst, MD
There are two types of sunscreen, “chemical” and “physical” blockers. Physical blockers are made of zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. These are small fragments of minerals that ... More...

Doxycycline: "Low-Dose" vs. Regular. What's the Difference?

by Marc Darst, MD
Doxycycline and minocycline are oral antibiotics that may be used to fight infections, but also have anti-inflammatory properties. The reason I use them in the treatment of skin disorders, such as ... More...

Contact Dermatitis in Charlotte, NC

by Marc Darst, MD
First, you must identify what has caused the inflammation. Dr. Darst may be able to identify the culprit by taking your histo... More...

Our Sunscreen Recommendations

by James Seward, MD
The physicians at Dermatology Care of Charlotte recommend regular use of broad spectrum sunscreens for sun exposed skin to prevent skin cancer and premature aging of the skin. A sunscreen sh... More...