Health Articles
Below you will find practice updates, healthy skin articles and our current cosmetic specials!
Welcome Dr. Sophia J. Hendrick!
We want to share some very exciting news! Dr. Sophia J. Hendrick will be joining our practice June 18, 2018. Dr. Hendrick specializes in Pediatric Dermatology and is currently accepting most insurances! Call our office to learn more! (865) 450-9361 #dermatology #pediatrics #knoxvilletn
Today is Melanoma Monday!
Wearing sunscreen, seeking shade, wearing protective clothing, and not using a tanning bed are the best ways to prevent melanoma and other skin cancers! Frequent self skin exams and yearly skin checks with a board-certified dermatologist are the best ways to catch skin cancer early for optimal treatment results!
May is Melanoma Awareness Month
May is Melanoma Awareness Month! Follow us all month for helpful tips on how to prevent all skin cancers! As always, see a board certified dermatologist if you have any funny looking spots!
How to Treat a Bee Sting
Flowers are in full bloom! That means stinging insects are all around, here is what to do when/if you get stung: Stay calm. Although most bees usually only sting once, wasps and hornets can sting again. If you are stung, calmly walk away from the area to avoid additional [...]
April is Rosacea Awareness Month
Most people don't realize that facial redness that doesn’t go away, bumps and pimples, and irritated eyes are all signs of rosacea. This life-disruptive condition is known to affect more than 16 million Americans and can now be diagnosed with more precision than ever before. April is Rosacea Awareness Month [...]
Surgeon general’s wife treated for melanoma recurrence as he highlights risks of tanning
Surgeon general, Jerome Adams outlined how exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun or tanning beds can increase the likelihood of melanoma and described the warning signs. He said in reference to his wife Lacey Adams' recent diagnosis that she used to tan frequently. Read the full article here. [...]