August is Psoriasis Awareness Month. Psoriasis is a fairly common autoimmune disease that shows itself by causing raised, red patches to appear on the skin. These patches, which are usually scaly and itchy, often show up on elbows, knees or the scalp, but they can appear anywhere on the skin. While some forms of psoriasis can be just moderately uncomfortable, others can be debilitating. If you think you may have psoriasis—or if you’ve been diagnosed with psoriasis and think you’re experiencing a flareup—it’s a good idea to see a doctor. For information about how we can help you at Skin Wellness Dermatology, please call our office at 205.871.7332.

The featured product for the month of August is SkinBetter's AlphaRet Peel Pads. When summer ends, noticeable reminders of time spent in the sun appear in the form of visible brown patches, redness and even a sallowness in the skin. These are all evidence of the sun’s aging effects on our skin. Sun exposure can trigger sun spots (also known as age spots) and make existing spots appear darker. These distinct patches show up on areas of the skin that are typically most exposed to the sun – face, neck, décolleté, and hands. They vary from light yellow to dark brown in color and are most visible in lighter skin tones. Sun exposure can also worsen the appearance of breakouts and hyperpigmentation, especially in those with …

Get Back to School & Back to You! We are offering Diamond Glow for a limited time only! Purchase a Diamond Glow treatment for $175 ($25 savings) in the month of August. *Exclusions apply. One treatment per person. Treatment must be used within the month of August. The DiamondGlow facial is a non-invasive combination facial and dermabrasion which deeply cleans and rejuvenates the appearance of your skin. This skin resurfacing procedure incorporates three effective techniques into a single treatment: Exfoliation: Removes dead skin cells that can make your skin look dull. Extraction: Deeply cleanses the skin by removing dirt, oil, debris, and impurities from your pores. Serum infusion: After your skin is resurfaced and cleared of impurities, it’s infused with a DiamondGlow serum that hydrates, …