Dermatology Blog

When to See a Dermatologist for Skin Concerns

posted: Jan. 16, 2026.

Doctor checking the skin condition of patient

Maintaining healthy skin is a vital part of your overall well-being. Because our skin is our largest organ and our first line of defense against the environment, it often provides Read more

What to Expect at Your First Dermatology Appointment

posted: Dec. 18, 2025.

Dermatologist explaining skin structure to patient during appointment

Visiting a dermatologist for the first time can feel unfamiliar, especially if you are not sure what the appointment will involve. At Advanced Dermatology and Mohs Surgery, patients from Batavia, Read more

What a Dermatologist Looks for During a Full Skin Exam at Advanced Dermatology and Mohs Surgery

posted: Nov. 25, 2025.

Doctor performing skin exam to a patient

At Advanced Dermatology and Mohs Surgery in Batavia, IL, a full skin exam offers a reassuring and proactive way to safeguard your skin health. As a dermatologist, I often remind Read more

Why Warts Develop and How a Dermatologist Can Help

posted: Oct. 14, 2025.

Warts are small, rough skin growths that often appear when least expected and can cause both embarrassment and discomfort. Though common, they are also widely misunderstood. Knowing why warts develop Read more

Warts: When To See a Dermatologist

posted: Oct. 03, 2022.

How your dermatologist in Batavia, Wheaton, Elgin, Dekalb, Naperville, Aurora, and St. Charles, IL, can help you get rid of warts Warts can be embarrassing, especially if they are in a Read more

When to See a Dermatologist

posted: Aug. 04, 2022.

Is it time to see a skincare specialist? Your skin is your largest organ, so it’s important that you take care of it. That sometimes means turning to a dermatologist for Read more

When To See A Dermatologist

posted: Jun. 13, 2022.

Here are the top reasons people visit our Batavia, IL, dermatologist. A dermatologist is a medical professional who specializes in caring for conditions that impact the skin, hair, and nails. Our 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

When To See A Dermatologist

posted: Aug. 05, 2021.

Skin is the largest organ in the body and the first defense line. That is why we must pay close attention to it and ask for medical help when there Read more

When To See a Dermatologist for a Mole

posted: Feb. 18, 2021.

Worried that all those years of sunbathing have caught up with you? Do you have a family history of skin cancer? If so, these might be reasons to turn to Read more

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