Curious about what topics we discuss?

Do you have a tendency to burn or tan? Regardless, both are signs of skin damage, and burning does not always mean redness.

Daily sunscreen is ideal, but learn more about UVI to know when sunscreen use is a must!

By blocking UV-A and UV-B rays, you can protect yourself from Aging and Burning.

When should you be concerned about a mole or skin finding? We discuss the red flags for skin changes so you know when you should see a doctor.

There are multiple forms of skin cancer. Some are more prevalent than others depending on your skin type. We provide free skin checks by board-certified dermatologists at our events!

Can you get a glimpse of the pictures on the poster? Did Morgan Freeman have skin cancer??? We answer this question at our events (but no it was not him!)

Condition(s) that cause(s) inflamed, irritated, and often itchy skin. It can interfere with sleep, and it can lead to permanent skin changes that could have been prevented with early management. 

Triggers include smoke, jewelry, fragranced soaps and detergents, warm baths, and the list keeps going!

Keep your showers short. Moisturize while skin is still damp (cream is better than lotion).  Avoid ALL fragranced products. If all else fails, see your doctor for treatment with topical steroids and/ or other options for further management. 

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HS is often referred to as "recurrent boils", "ingrown hairs", or "pimples". HS most often affects the armpits and groin area. It is more than just a skin condition, and left untreated, it can become so severe that it limits daily function.

It may begin subtlety as discomfort in regions of your skin (such as armpits, neck, under breast, lower abdomen, groin, inner thighs). As the disease progresses, you may notice inflamed lumps that are tender and sometimes drain pus and/or blood. Eventually, many of these lumps may connect to  form tunnels under the skin. All of this contributes to the significant scarring seen in HS.

See a dermatologist! Attend our events to  get connected to dermatologists and to learn more details about treatment. Early treatment is essential to avoid the severe disease that gravely impacts quality of life. It includes a skin care plan, medications, treatment for infection, wound care, and pain control. 

Learn about the different types of hair loss at our alopecia station!

Also known as seborrheic dermatitis. Even this can lead to hair loss! In case you were wondering, dry scalp and dandruff are not synonyms.

We know the causes for some types of hair loss, but in many cases, the cause is unclear or unknown. This is why research is important!

We'll describe some of the gold-standard treatments that you should be offered if you go to a dermatologist, depending on your diagnosis.

Stay up to date on latest research!  We make it easy for you at our fair.

Psoriasis is a lifelong condition that may manifest as visible scaley, itchy plaques on your skin. It is a systemic disease, meaning it involves more than just the skin-- it can affect your heart, joint and metabolic health too.

Sometimes it can be misdiagnosed, especially in skin of color, so we got through some tips to keep in mind (helpful for patients AND providers).

We'll describe some of the treatments that are available, and we will provide you with some free over the counter products to help manage some of the symptoms.