Latest Blog Posts from Brittany Oliver, MD, FAAD

How To Deal With Dry Skin

How To Deal With Dry Skin

While many of us love this time of year and welcome this season, for some, the arrival of cold weather opens the door to an all too familiar nemesis: chronically dry skin.

By Brittany Oliver, MD, FAADNovember 11, 2024
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Ringworm 101: What It Is and How to Get Rid of It

Ringworm 101: What It Is and How to Get Rid of It

As a dermatologist, I evaluate rashes of all kinds, day in and day out. Most of these are diseases we’ve never heard of, but one thing we’re all too familiar with is ringworm.

By Brittany Oliver, MD, FAADOctober 14, 2024
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Keratosis Pilaris: What It Is and How to Treat It

Keratosis Pilaris: What It Is and How to Treat It

Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a very common benign skin condition characterized by numerous small red or brown bumps involving the hair follicle ....

By Brittany Oliver, MD, FAADSeptember 6, 2024
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What Are Warts, and What Can I Do About Them?

What Are Warts, and What Can I Do About Them?

If you polled a group of dermatologists and asked about a common skin condition that’s easy to diagnose, but difficult to treat, a few of us would groan warts ....

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Is That a Mole or Something Else?

Is That a Mole or Something Else?

It may seem like the field of dermatology is all about beauty and aesthetics, but one of my primary roles as a dermatologist is to screen for skin cancer ....

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What Is Hyperpigmentation, and What Can I Do About It?

What Is Hyperpigmentation, and What Can I Do About It?

Have you ever gotten rid of a pesky acne pimple but found yourself with a constant reminder in the form of a stubborn dark mark ....

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