The Common Causes of Dry Skin and How to Treat It

by Associated Dermatologists | Jul 28, 2020 | Skin care, Dry skin, Uncategorized

Whether you seem to have always had it, or it comes on suddenly, dry skin doesn’t just come out of nowhere. There are some very common causes to dry skin and understanding the cause of why you are having this issue is key to getting the right treatment. Here are...

How does a dermatologist check for skin cancer?

by Associated Dermatologists | May 27, 2020 | Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is something we hear a lot about. However, how much do we actually know about it? Here is a quick summary of what you need to know about skin cancer and how a dermatologist checks for it.   Skin cancer is abnormal cell growth, usually found on skin...

Mercedes-Benz Marathon aids with charitable causes in February

by Associated Dermatologists | Feb 10, 2020 | Uncategorized

This week the annual Mercedes-Benz Marathon will enter into its eighteenth year on February 14 to 16 in downtown Birmingham. Eighteen years – that’s quite some time. This is eighteen years since a boy with Down Syndrome named Matt Sotherland was diagnosed with a heart...

Public Golf Courses in the Birmingham Area

by Associated Dermatologists | Jun 5, 2019 | Birmingham

Golf is one of the most enjoyable sports of all.  One that can be played by people of all ages and of various skill and experience. It is also a great way of socialising and getting to know people.  A day out on the golf course on a warm sunny day is an experience...

Why does ultraviolet light cause skin cancer?

by Associated Dermatologists | May 5, 2019 | Uncategorized

It has been proven that 99% of non-melanoma skin cancers and 95% of melanomas are caused by too much exposure to UV radiation from the sun or other sources such as sunbeds and sun lamps. But why? You hear about the dangers of UV exposure all the time, but today we’re...