From the Blog

Most moles are harmless. They sit quietly on the skin for years, sometimes for life, without causing a problem. Still, because certain skin cancers can begin as a spot that looks like an ordinary mole, it is smart to know which changes are worth watching and when it is time to call a dermatologist.

Sunscreen is one of the simplest daily habits you can build for healthier skin, yet many people still feel unsure about which product to choose, how much to use, and when to reapply it.

Hair loss can feel personal in a way that catches many people off guard. A few extra hairs in the shower may not seem like much at first, yet once thinning becomes noticeable around the hairline, part line, temples, or crown, it can quickly become stressful.

Acne looks simple on the surface, yet it usually shows up as a mix of clogged pores, inflammation, bacteria shifts, and hormone signals that nudge oil glands into overdrive.

Catching skin cancer early saves lives, which means the real question behind cost is value: what you invest today to avoid larger medical and financial burdens tomorrow.

Healthy skin supports comfort, confidence, and an active life. Regular skin cancer screenings serve as one of the simplest ways to protect that foundation.

Age spots are one of the most common skin concerns among adults over 40. These flat, darkened areas on the skin often appear on the face, hands, shoulders, and arms, which are the parts of the body most exposed to the sun.

At Benson Dermatology, we understand that skin care isn’t one-size-fits-all. That’s why we’ve created this guide to help you understand the importance of moisturizing and how to do it right for your specific skin type.

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Nature Derm: Part 8 Oleander- Poison, Remedy, or Both? We took a field trip to Smith’s Nur...

Nature Derm: Part 7 The Power of the American Mandrake (podophyllum) Found ever so frequently in...

Nature Derm: Part 6 The real beauty of Beauty Berries Spoiler alert!?? The magic is not the berr...

Nature Derm Part 5 — Wild Lettuce “Let tuce” educate you on the healing benefi...

Nature Derm Part 4— Apple Trees An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but did you know tha...

The Many Uses of Pine ???? Pine trees are all around us, but each part of the tree has unique hea...

Most of us have had a run-in with this pretty but poisonous plant. Dr. Benson discusses many intere...

Our first segment of Nature Derm features the medicinal and topical benefits of willow bark!

We are thrilled to reopen all Benson Dermatology offices on Monday, May 4th.

Our Telederm appointments have kept us busy throughout the day, but we do realize that more urgent c...

In recent decades, the traditional way of surgically removing skin cancer has given way to a one-sto...

Benson Dermatology Your health is our priority. Our doctors inspect moles for early detection of ...

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What is a wart? It is a virus that infects the skin's surface, taking root and often spreadin...

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Skin infections can have serious consequences, and athletes are amongst those at an increased risk o...

Protect yourself from the sun. Apply a gentle, broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher....

Recently, a young woman with “beautiful” skin came into our office with a suspicious mol...

It only takes one blistering sunburn as a child to double the chance of someone developing melanom...

Skin cancer, when detected early, is typically removed easily during a normal office visit. But skin...

When I first started practice in Hammond in 1980, every year I would diagnose only a handful of mela...

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“Doc, what does a bad mole look like?” This question defies a simple answer, and even...