Forefront Dermatology

While drinking more water is no magic bullet, increasing your water intake will have a positive impact on your overall skin health after all your skin contains 64 percent water. Drinking an adequate amount of water daily is important for overall good health. Water aids in digestion, circulation, absorption and even rids the body and skin of toxins. #WaterFacts

A symptom of #dehydration can be determined easily by examining your skin. Gently pull the skin on the back of your hand up, and hold it there for a few seconds before letting go. If the skin does not bounce back within a few seconds, you may be suffering from dehydration. #SkinTip

#Blisters are never fun, but do you know how to prevent and, more importantly, properly treat them? For prevention, it is important to wear proper clothing including moisture-wicking, loose fitting clothing. Apply bandages, powder or petroleum jelly to problem areas prior to activity.

We are now offering teledermatology via FaceTime! We are proud to offer the same dermatological experience from the comfort of your home. This is best utilized for rashes, spots of concern, acne. At this point in time, you must have access to the FaceTime platform (Apple). You don't have to go far for dermatological care. Contact us to schedule time with our board-certified dermatologists today. Exclusions apply. https://forefrontdermatology.com/teledermatology

#Melasma is a common skin problem that causes brown to gray-brown patches usually on the face. It is so common during pregnancy that melasma is sometimes called "the mask of pregnancy".

#Chickenpox and the feeling to scratch go hand-in-hand. Soak in colloidal oatmeal baths. Recommend treatment tips include soaking in a colloidal oatmeal baths or applying a topical ointment, such as calamine lotion, petroleum jelly or another fragrance-free, anti-itch lotion.