Patient Education
Our team of professionals and staff believe that informed patients are better equipped to make decisions regarding their health and well-being. For your personal use, we have created an extensive patient library covering an array of educational topics, which can be found below. Browse through these diagnoses and treatments to learn more about topics of interest to you.
As always, you can contact our office to answer any questions or concerns.
Painful Skin/Joints
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa
A disease that usually begins as pimple-like bumps on the skin. The pimple-like bumps tend to develop in places where everyday pimples do not appear. HS is most common on the underarms and groin.
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Psoriatic Arthritis
Affects some people who have the skin condition psoriasis, a type of inflammatory arthritis. Symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, which may flare and subside.
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Scleroderma
Scleroderma is when the body makes too much collagen. This excess collagen, the substance that holds our body together, causes hardening and tightening of the skin.
Have More Questions?
Get in touch with our office to learn more about varying skin conditions or to set up an appointment.