Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack the hair follicles, and sometimes the nails, mistaking them for a foreign object in the body. Some other terms you may hear include “alopecia barbae,” which involves hair loss on the beard, “alopecia ophiasis,” which involves the loss of strips or patches on […]
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Psoriasis is a skin condition in which the skin cells build up and form dry, scaly, itchy patches and rashes. It is a chronic, long-term disease that currently does not have a cure. Psoriasis affects more than 7.5 million adults in the United States. How does someone get psoriasis? It is believed that psoriasis is
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Unwanted hairs, stubborn razor burn, and irritated pigmentation… be GONE. Ever wondered what that would be like? Smoother, healthier skin of the neck, chin, upper lip, and body is achievable with laser hair reduction. We prefer to use the term “reduction” rather than “removal” to align our patients with realistic expectations. A one-hundred percent removal
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Here at Edgebrook Dermatology, we see patients for medical dermatology exams in our Medical Center. But how do I get into our Laser and/or Aesthetic Center? What if my skin concerns aren’t medical, but just cosmetic? What if I’m interested in resurfacing texture, improving scarring, and investing in long-term anti-aging and protective skin regimens? That’s
What a time! We hosted our 2024 Open House Event in March of this year, Thursday and Friday the 21st and 22nd. Day Two was hit with a snowstorm (of course, after WEEKS of wonderful Spring weather), but we held out and still got to meet with many of you! It wasn’t our usual 8am-4:30pm
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The start of a new year always comes along with nostalgia and reflection of our past. We’re astounded by the growth we’ve achieved over the last several years and all the changes that have taken place since we first started—all the way back in 1996. Let’s take a look at how we became the Medical,
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Juicy, plump, pouty, and hydrated. In the last decade, lip filler has become all the rage and one of the most popular cosmetic treatments. What really is lip filler? Why would I want it? We always remind our patients that everything you see on the internet and in magazines should be taken with a grain
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Our clinic has had the honor of being awarded Rockford’s #1 Dermatology Clinic through Rockford Register Star’s “Community Choice Awards” for the last NINE years in a row. In 2023, we also took home the top honors for Best Medical Spa, Best Facials, Best Cosmetic Center, Best Boss, Best Place to Work and Best Employer
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Pregnant or planning a pregnancy? Obstetricians tend to run through the basics of diet changes, consuming prenatal vitamins, and lifestyle changes that should be made during this time. What tends to be skimmed over, though, is what is safe or not safe for your skin. It’s important to remember that topicals don’t always just SIT
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Microneedling is all the rage nowadays—but it’s important for patients to understand that this is just a general term for a treatment technique. Just like “laser” or “injectable,” the term “microneedling” includes a very broad range of devices and strengths, so understanding their differences will help patients recognize why one may be more suitable than
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