Read about our latest findings and
useful skin care tips.
What Can I Do About Rosacea?
If you are diagnosed with rosacea, treatment options vary based on your subtype. Find out more about options including gentle skincare, prescription medications, cosmetic treatments, and more.
Could I Have Rosacea?
Patients often ask about facial redness, frequently accompanied by acne-like bumps. This could be rosacea, a common skin condition affecting males and females. Learn more about this skin condition in our two-part series.
SSDP Welcomes Its New Gap-Year Staff!
SSDP is happy to welcome its newest gap-year employees. These accomplished pre-med college graduates bring enthusiasm, energy, and skills to their work as dermatologist assistants.
Intertrigo Often Happens On the Go
You’ve been out running, walking on the beach, or touring a city on a hot summer day—and then you notice an itchy, burning rash where skin meets skin. You may have intertrigo, but we can help.
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac—Leaves of 3, Let it Be
‘Tis the season for gardeners to break ground. At SSDP, we are already diagnosing and treating cases of poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac, also known as rhus contact dermatitis.
What Is Melasma?
Melasma is a discoloration disorder that usually has a significant social impact on those affected. It arises more often in women, though it can affect men. Most commonly, melasma occurs in darker-skinned individuals when exposed to the sun or other ultraviolet light.
Introducing Dermatopathology Services at SSDP
While our dermatologists are directly caring for patients, dermatopathologists play a critical role in reading tissue specimens to aid in diagnosis and treatment. At SSDP, we are fortunate to have talented dermatopathologists on our team to evaluate and diagnose the biopsies performed by our dermatologists.
Introducing Dr. Kyung Hee Chang, MD, PhD, Mohs Surgeon
We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Kyung Hee Chang, a board-certified dermatologist who is double-boarded and sub-specializes in dermatologic surgery, to our practice! After serving our South Shore community for many years, Dr. K. Chang has joined South Shore Dermatology Physicians.
What Prior Authorization Means for You
We all know insurance billing is challenging. You feel it as the patient with hoops to jump through to get reimbursements, approvals, and coverage. We experience it as physicians when insurance policies come between us and the care we recommend for our patients. We are working hard behind the scenes to help. The bottom line: we are in this together.
Learn More About Shingles and the Shingrix Vaccine
Learn more about your risk of shingles, treatment, and the vaccine—which you most likely should get if you are over 50.
Dry or Cracked Heels? Get Relief With These Tips
Dry and cracked skin on your feet, especially your heels, is very common — but also uncomfortable. We've got tips to help.
SSDP Welcomes New Practice Administrator Christina Adams!
We’re thrilled to introduce Christina (Chris) Adams, MBA, our new practice administrator! With over fifteen years of medical practice administration experience at academic centers and community clinics, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge to SSDP.
Anti-Aging Tips: Part 2 — Unlocking the Secrets to Youthful Skin
We’ve got practical tips to maintain youthful, healthy skin at any age — based on scientific research! A combination of sun protection, antioxidants, hydrating skincare, and a nutrient-rich diet, along with avoiding skin-damaging habits, can go a long way.
Anti-Aging Tips: Part 1
We all want to avoid or minimize premature aging, but before spending a fortune on skin care products and procedures that promise the world, it’s worth exploring how our skin ages. Learn how to make more informed choices and save yourself time, money, and aggravation.
Can Topical Antioxidants Help Protect Your Skin?
Patients often ask for a skincare regimen that helps preserve the youthful appearance of their skin. Our number one recommendation is always sunscreen! But, is there anything else we can do? Learn more about how topical antioxidants may help.
SSDP Welcomes Its New Gap-Year Staff!
SSDP is proud to welcome its newest gap-year employees. These accomplished pre-med college graduates bring enthusiasm, energy, and skills to their work as dermatologist assistants.
Sun-Protective Clothing Adds a Layer of Protection
With summer finally here, now is a great time to stock up on the basics for protecting your skin from the sun’s harmful rays. Sunscreen is always a given, but sun-protective clothing is an ever-growing trend in the fight against sunburns, chronic sun damage, premature aging, and skin cancer.
Could I have Toenail Fungus?
You’re thinking about sandal season and barefoot fun on the beach—but your toenails don’t look quite the way you’d like. Could it be toenail fungus? Read on to learn more and find out what to do if it is. We can help.
Hyperhidrosis—Don’t Sweat It, Your Dermatologist Can Help
Excessive uncontrollable sweating, called hyperhidrosis, can greatly impact your daily activities in its most severe form. Good news—hyperhidrosis is treatable. Options range from over-the-counter choices to seeking care from a board-certified dermatologist. So don’t sweat it—there’s help available.
What Is Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)?
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, painful disorder of the hair follicles. There is no cure at this time, but your board-certified dermatologist can offer ways to help.
