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Dry Skin Center - Dothan, AL

Dothan Dermatologist Doctors for Dry Skin

Type of Physician: Dermatologist

What is a Dermatologist?

A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars.

Specialty: Dermatology

Common Name: Skin Doctor

Dermatologist Doctors in Dothan *

Dermatology Associates of Dothan
Terry Pynes
2431 W Main St
STE 501
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-9222

Alan C Turnham MD PA
Alan Turnham
2571 Ross Clark Cir
Southeast Dermatology Associates
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 793-2995

Southeast Alabama Dermatology Center
Robert B Ash
4300 W Main St
STE 102
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 793-9564

Southeast Alabama Dermatology Center
Craig Omohundro
4300 W Main St
STE 102
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 793-9564

Southeast Alabama Dermatology Center
Tonia L Ruddock
4300 W Main St
STE 102
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 793-9564

Southeast Alabama Dermatology Center
Laura Tamburin
4300 W Main St
STE 102
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 793-9564

Aesthetic Dermatology
Athena N Phan
300 Taylor Rd
STE 800
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 273-1122

Hubert Matthews MD
Hubert I Matthews
6990 Winton Blount Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 260-8718

Robert W Calcote MD
Robert W Calcote
1543 Professional Pkwy
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 821-9308

John A Stewart MD
John A Stewart
122 N 20th St
Bldg 25
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 749-5604

Dermatology Associates
James S Maddox
286 Mitylene Park Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 396-1555

Dermatology Associates
Elizabeth A Mountcastle
286 Mitylene Park Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 396-1555

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Dry Skin

What is dry skin?

Dry skin is a very common skin condition characterized by abnormal or excessive dryness of skin. While dry skin tends to affect males and females equally, older individuals are typically much more prone to dry skin. The skin in elderly individuals tends to have diminishing amounts of natural skin oils and lubricants. Areas such as the arms, hands, and particularly lower legs tend to be more affected by dry skin. Dry skin is also known as xeroderma.

Dry skin may be a mild, temporary condition lasting a few days to weeks. Dry skin may also become a more severe, long-term skin problem for some. Symptoms of dry skin include discomfort from skin tightness and itching. In addition, external factors such as weather can affect the severity of skin dryness. For example, cold or dry air and winter weather can worsen dry skin. Individuals whose occupations require more frequent hand-washing and sanitizing may experience dry skin more often. Dry skin may also be a side effect of some medications or a symptom from an underlying physiological disorder, like an overactive or underactive thyroid gland or Sjogren's syndrome.

Skin is normally covered by sebum, which is the natural oil product of sebaceous glands. Sebum helps to prevent skin dehydration. When the skin's fatty oils are stripped away, the skin loses its protection and loses moisture more easily. As skin becomes dry, it also may become more sensitive and prone to rashes and skin breakdown. This condition is sometimes referred to as xerosis. Dry skin may be an entirely invisible skin condition, or may cause a fine dry powder-like appearance of the skin. Untreated, dry skin may become irritated and result in a red rash (xerodermatitis).

Simple prevention and treatment measures are very effective in the treatment of dry skin. Basic dry skin prevention steps include avoidance of harsh soaps and chemical cleansers. Treatment generally requires more frequent and r...

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Sjogren's Syndrome »

Sjögren's syndrome facts

  • Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease.
  • Sjögren's syndrome involves inflammation of glands and other tissues of the body.
  • About 90% of Sjögren's syndrome patients are female.
  • Sjögren's syndrome can be complicated by infections of the eyes, breathing passages, and mouth.
  • Sjögren's syndrome is typically associated with antibodies against a variety of body tissues (autoantibodies).
  • Diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome can be aided by a saliva-gland biopsy.
  • Treatment of patients with Sjögren's syndrome is directed toward the particular areas of the body that are involved and complications, such as infection.

What is Sjögren's syndrome?

Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by dryness of the mouth and eyes. Autoimmune diseases feature the abnormal pr...

Emergency Contact for Dothan

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Dothan Hospitals *

Southeast Alabama Medical Center
1108 Ross Clark Cir
Dothan, AL 36301
(334)793-8111

HEALTHSOUTH Rehab Hospital of Dothan
1736 E Main St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334)712-6333

Flowers Hospital
4370 W Main St
Dothan, AL 36305
(334)793-5000

Campbellton-Graceville Hospital
5429 College Dr
Graceville, FL 32440
(850)263-4431

Dale Medical Center
126 Hospital Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334)774-2601

Medical Center Enterprise
400 N Edwards St
Enterprise, AL 36330
(334)347-0584

Early Memorial Hospital
11740 Columbia St
Blakely, GA 39823
(229)723-4241

Jackson Hospital
4250 Hospital Dr
Marianna, FL 32446
(850)526-2200

Wiregrass Medical Center
1200 W Maple Ave
Geneva, AL 36340
(334)684-3655

Donalsonville Hospital
102 Hospital Cir
Donalsonville, GA 39845
(229)524-5217

Northwest Florida Community Hospital
1360 Brickyard Rd
Chipley, FL 32428
(850)638-1610

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