Owensboro Dermatology and Henderson Dermatology

Skin Care and Health News

Feb 23, 2011

Bypass the Pain of Varicose & Spider Veins

Road maps have their place and it isn’t on your legs! You may be one of the more than 80 million Americans who suffer from some form of venous disorder. Varicose and spider veins can cause physical pain as well as emotional discomfort. Don’t think that the treatment is a one-way street to major surgery.

Whether it is for cosmetic reasons or relief from pain, Owensboro Dermatology offers safe and effective outpatient treatments for varicose and spider veins. The minimally invasive procedures offer a virtually pain-free alternative that require no general anesthetic, no downtime, and no scarring and still provide optimal results.

To get a quick overview of two types of treatments offered at Owensboro Dermatology click on this video link. Recently featured on the Today Show on MSNBC Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda highlight two women’s effortless and effective journeys of becoming varicose and spider vein free.  See the before and after results and hear about the treatments from their physician. Although the video clip focuses on two women, men also suffer from venous disorder and can benefit from treatments. Your insurance carrier may cover treatment. For an appointment to be evaluated for treatment, call our office (270) 685-5777 or for more information visit our website.

 

Skin Conditions Among Athletes Topic at Latest AAD Meeting

"Athletes Prone to a Rash of Skin Conditions" was a topic at the most recent annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. The highly contagious condition MRSA was discussed. Click on this link  to hear what one of our board certified dermatologists, Dr. Truett, said about the subject on our local radio show.

 

Give the Gift that is Sure to Fit

Have that special someone that you want to treat but you can't figure out what to get them?  Relieve your stress by getting the gift that is sure to fit -- A gift certificate from Advanced Aesthetics, our medical spa. Certificates are available for specific services, products, or a dollar amount. Call (270) 852-4785 to get your shopping done today!

For a look at all the services offered in the spa, click on this link to go to our website.

 

Sunburns, Melanoma and Skin Cancer

Spring is around the corner and most people are eager to get outside.  Just as when the temps are well below freezing we don mittens to protect from the cold, we must take the same care to protect ourselves from the sun.  The sting of a sunburn lingers long after the redness fades...

Consider these facts from the Skin Cancer Foundation: One or more blistering sunburns in childhood or adolescence more than double a person’s chances of developing melanoma later in life. And at any age, more than 5 sunburns doubles the risk for melanoma.  

Regular checkups with a dermatology specialist are important to detecting skin cancer early.  Some other things to consider if you are at a higher risk:

• If you have freckles, light skin, hair or eye color
• If you have a family/personal history of skin cancer
• If you have had chronic exposure to sun, a lot of sunburns early in life
• If you have a large number of moles

One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in his or her lifetime.

One American dies of melanoma almost every hour (every 61 minutes).

 Don't wait... Make your appointment to see a dermatology specialist by calling our office 270-685-5777.  Early detection is the key to treatment!  Click on this link to listen to our archived radio shows where Dr. Michael Crowe, one of our board certified dermatologists discusses treatments for Pre-Cancer and Cancer.