Who Needs Skin Care?

This is a frequently asked question.  Keeping in mind skin cancer only, one should also keep in mind that the southern sun is harsh to the skin.

A personal history or family history of skin cancer is an important reason to have a periodic skin examination.

Remind our nurses of your medical history for skin problems.

Do You Have New Skin Spots ?

A new, unexplained, skin spot usually needs an examination.

New spots in an individual with a history of skin cancer ( or positive family history for skin cancer) should receive a timely examination.

A small biopsy may be needed to identify questionable areas.

How Can I Avoid Sun Spots ?

Avoidance of  direct sun light is of course the best measure for most of us,  however, this not always practical.

For this reason practitioners sun screen lotions, these are geared by their sun protection factors ( SPF)

Sun screens of SPF 35 or better, applied twice a day is often required. Some patients may need an application every two to three hours when on the beach.

Please remember, that sun screens are not a substitute for common sense.

Limit your sun exposure.

For Appointment Call

Anniston office... 256-238-0808

Talladega County patients... 256-249-0358

Clanton Patients... Call the Health Access Clinic 256-280-3360

Help For Aging Skin

( Laser and Chemical peel )

As the face ages, fine wrinkles and discoloration often occurs.

Don’t Despair. Help is here.

A variety of CHEMICAL PEELS are available to help patients with fine wrinkles, of ///// help to lift aging spots on the skin.

Recent advances in LASER technology reveals that the IPL laser can help with skin discoloration and .......

Coping wight skin problems

Don’t be afraid to ask our doctor about your skin problem.

Don’t wait. That could be a mistake.

Early detection and treatment usually yields the best results.