South County Dermatology

09/07/2022

South County Dermatology will offer free skin cancer screening exams on September 14 at South County Health’s East Greenwich Medical & Wellness Center.
Open to the public by appointment. To reserve your 10-minute screening please call (401) 471-3376, and press #

12/02/2021

https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/skin/success-stories/rhode-island-sunscreen-dispensers.htm

The Rhode Island Department of Health will install more free sunscreen dispensers at state beaches and parks, expanding its successful program making sun safety a priority.

05/13/2020

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Are you struggling with psoriasis? Besides working with a dermatologist here at South County Dermatology in East Greenwich, Narragansett, Westerly, or Barrington, RI, below are some tried and true tactics for finding relief from this condition. Keep Yourself Cool Heat could easily exacerbate itchi

04/29/2020

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With the warmer months just around the corner you may be getting ready to plan some fun in the sun. The summertime always finds children spending hours outside playing, as well as beach-filled family vacations, backyard barbeques, and more days just spent soaking up some much-needed vitamin D. Whil

04/15/2020

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You might be surprised to discover that some of the most innocuous habits could actually be aging you. Preventing fine lines and wrinkles is certainly easier than trying to treat them once they form. While wrinkles are a normal part of life and aging, there are things you can do each and everyday to

04/13/2020

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The sun is a heavenly luminous body that gives our planet life. Despite the advantages it offers, it also emits harmful rays known as ultraviolet (UV) radiation. If you are overexposed to ultraviolet rays, there is an increased risk that you could develop skin cancer. But how does this happen, exact

03/31/2020

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Tired of having to pluck, wax, and shave every few days? Dealing with thick, dark and unsightly hair in visible areas such as the chin or shoulders? If so, a dermatologist can provide you with a more effective solution for getting rid of unwanted body hair faster and easier. The answer lies in laser

03/13/2020

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If you’ve suddenly noticed your skin breaking out in a red, itchy rash, you could be dealing with dermatitis, a common skin condition that often leads to a red, swollen rash, or dry and intensely itchy skin. Sometimes dermatitis can even cause oozing or scaling blisters to form. This condition

02/26/2020

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Tattoo removal has become one of aesthetic and medical dermatology's most sought-after services. Read on to learn about how this treatment works. The procedure Dermatologists mostly use Q-switched, or quality-switched, laser instruments for tattoo removal. Short, focused bursts of light break

02/21/2020

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How your dermatologists in East Greenwich, RI, can help you protect yourself against skin cancer Everyone has moles. They happen when the cells that cause skin color, called melanocytes, clump together. Most moles are normal, but there are some signs and symptoms your mole might be the start of a m

02/11/2020

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Anyone who has ever walked through the skincare aisle of their local drugstore knows that there are tons of acne-fighting products on the market. So, which one is right for you? Should you opt for an acne cleanser or spot treatment, or both? Choosing the right acne treatment can be challenging, to s

01/30/2020

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Do you have a mole? Chances are good that you have few of them, actually. The average person has around 30-40 moles, and while moles are usually nothing to worry about it is important to be able to spot any changes that could be warning signs of skin cancer. That’s why you should perform self-