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Get Control of Your Acne

posted: Apr. 26, 2022.

Patients seek out Advanced Dermatology and Mohs Surgery to treat their acne in Batavia, IL. Acne is extremely common and can happen at any age, so you're not alone if Read more

Ways a Dermatologist Can Help You Get Rid of Warts

posted: Apr. 25, 2022.

Advanced Dermatology and Mohs Surgery is here for all your skincare needs. Dr. Sharon Horton helps patients struggling with warts in Batavia, IL. Keep reading about warts and come see Read more

The Benefits Of Seeing A Dermatologist

posted: Apr. 20, 2022.

When should you turn to a dermatologist? Minor skin, hair or nail issues may be treated by your general physician; however, they won’t have the same expertise and knowledge as a Read more

Skin Cancer Prevention And Early Detection

posted: Apr. 07, 2022.

Protect your skin against cancer and spot early warning signs. Skin cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers in the US; however, one of the biggest causes of skin cancer Read more

Treating Your Birthmarks

posted: Mar. 28, 2022.

Do you have a birthmark? Chances are pretty good you do. After all, most people do. Birthmarks come in all shapes, colors, and sizes, and can develop anywhere on the Read more

Do I Have an Irregular Mole?

posted: Mar. 09, 2022.

Educating the public on skin cancer is incredibly important. After all, you’re the one that looks at your skin every day, so you should know how to spot early warning Read more

Finding Treatment for Facial Scarring

posted: Feb. 24, 2022.

Do you have scarring on your face? Does it make you feel self-conscious? Are you looking for ways to reduce the appearance of these scars? Whether your scars are due Read more

Screening for Early Skin Cancer: Know your Risks

posted: Feb. 18, 2022.

Could you benefit from a skin cancer screening? When was the last time you had a skin cancer screening? Perhaps the better question might even be, “Have you ever had a Read more

What Are Spider Veins?

posted: Feb. 03, 2022.

Most of us, at some point during our lifetime, will develop spider veins—those tiny, purple, web-like veins caused by twisted blood vessels. While they aren’t serious they can be uncomfortable Read more

How To Treat Dry Skin

posted: Jan. 21, 2022.

For most of the US, winter is here! Temperatures are dropping and snow is already falling. If you live in a wintry region of the country you may be finding Read more

How To Prevent Psoriasis From Spreading?

posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

Preventing the spread of itchy, red, scaly patches can be a challenge when you have psoriasis. Fortunately, your dermatologist in Batavia, IL, Dr. Sharon Horton, offers treatments that can slow Read more

Treating Your Vitiligo

posted: Jan. 07, 2022.

According to the National Vitiligo Foundation, around 70 million people around the world have vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder that causes white patches of skin. This condition is not contagious and Read more

Mohs Surgery FAQs

posted: Jan. 07, 2022.

Have questions about Mohs surgery? If you or someone you love has just been diagnosed with melanoma or non-melanoma skin cancer, our Batavia, IL, dermatologist Dr. Sharon Horton may have recommended Read more

How To Treat Your Blisters

posted: Dec. 21, 2021.

Most people experience blisters on their feet, often due to friction or pressure from tight or poorly fitted shoes; however, blisters can develop just about anywhere on the body. If Read more

Treating Persistent Acne

posted: Dec. 20, 2021.

Is it time to turn to our Batavia, IL, dermatologist to treat your acne? Acne is one of the most common skin problems that our Batavia, IL, dermatologist Dr. Sharon Horton Read more

What Is a Carbuncle?

posted: Dec. 09, 2021.

A boil is an infection of the hair follicle that develops under the skin. When multiple boils develop this is known as a carbuncle. In a carbuncle, this cluster of Read more

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