by Olga Cvijovic | Jul 5, 2022 | Conditions
What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Hidradenitis suppurativa (hi-drad-uh-NIE-tis sup-yoo-ruh-TIE-vuh) is a condition that causes small, painful lumps to form under the skin. The lumps usually develop in areas where your skin rubs together, such as the armpits, groin,...
by Olga Cvijovic | Jul 3, 2022 | Conditions
What is Melasma? Melasma, also called ‘chloasma’ and ‘pregnancy mask’, is a common skin condition of adults in which brown or greyish patches of pigmentation (colour) develop, usually on the face. The name comes from melas, the Greek word for black, or cholas, from...
by Olga Cvijovic | Jul 1, 2022 | Botox, Conditions
What is hyperhidrosis? Hyperhidrosis (hi-pur-hi-DROE-sis) is abnormally excessive sweating that’s not necessarily related to heat or exercise. You may sweat so much that it soaks through your clothes or drips off your hands. Besides disrupting normal daily...
by Olga Cvijovic | Jun 29, 2022 | Conditions, Dr. Mariah Giberson
Have you heard of lichen sclerosus? Lichen sclerous et atrophicus (LSA) is a chronic skin disease that commonly affects women before puberty and after menopause. LSA presents with intense itch, discomfort and white scar like changes to the external genitalia. If not...
by Olga Cvijovic | Jun 27, 2022 | Botox, Conditions
What is Migraine? A migraine is a headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. It’s often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine attacks can last for hours...
