Understanding Eczema and Atopic Dermatitis

Eczema is a skin condition that affects more than 30 million Americans. Here at Columbia Skin Clinic, we aim to  provide helpful information about eczema and atopic dermatitis to our patients. [...]

A Guide to Pregnancy Acne

Having acne during pregnancy is extremely common. Women experience many hormonal changes during their lives but while they are pregnant, these changes can be drastic. Hormones control so much of [...]

What to Expect During and After Mohs Surgery

Mohs surgery has a 98 to 99 percent success rate on average tumors. It is also one of the most common surgeries to perform on skin cancer areas. This procedure is the most effective way of [...]

A Guide to Skin Infections

Have you ever had an unexpected or unexplained rash on your skin? While many rashes and red spots on skin disappear as soon as they appear, there are some occasions where these problem areas [...]

Hormonal Acne: What it is and Why it Happens

Acne does not just affect young teens going through puberty but instead also affects adults of any age. About 40% to 50% of the adult population ranging from 20 to 40 years old have some sort of [...]

The Truth About Hyperpigmentation

“Hyperpigmentation” can seem like a big scary, medical term. Breaking it down, “hyper” usually means excess, while “pigment” means the natural coloring. Together it means an excessive amount of [...]

Hyperpigmentation vs. Melasma: Understanding the Difference

If you have dark spots on your skin, it can be hard to tell if it’s hyperpigmentation or melasma, as both are extremely common. While they are two different dermatological conditions, they can [...]

How to Make Sure Your Hands Don’t Dry Out as You Wash

While during the current pandemic there is no such thing as ‘washing hands too much’ but your delicate skin might be screaming otherwise. In an interview with WLTX News19, Dr. Asha [...]

Using Ultraviolet Light to Treat Skin Cancer and Other Skin Conditions

You may be confused when hearing that ultraviolet or UV light can be used to treat skin cancer and other skin conditions. Usually, dermatologists stress the fact that you need to protect your [...]

Skin care insights from physician assistant Laura Winn

Laura Winn, P.A., who joined Columbia Skin Clinic as a physician assistant in 2017, loves making a difference in patients’ lives. Whether she’s helping patients deal with acne or rashes, spot [...]