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Skin damage from excessive sun exposure typically manifests in the form of moles, freckles, and premature aging. In a worse case scenario, prolonged sun damage can lead to skin cancer. But the effects of overexposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays affect all skin types differently. Understanding all the signs and symptoms of skin damage is...

Consider talking to a qualified dermatologist with North Mountain Dermatology in Phoenix AZ about Botox. Botox is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed in the United States today. In fact, according to the National Academy of Plastic Surgeons, some 6.5 million Americans had Botox treatments in 2012. Botox is actually the name of a drug...

As winter fades into spring, the weather slowly changes from cold and gray to warm and sunny. However, big weather changes like these tend to have a huge effect on your complexion. What can you do to prevent the seasons’ ill-effects on your skin? Learn more with help from your Phoenix, AZ dermatologist at North Mountain...

If you like outdoor sports or camping, there’s a good chance you’ve been around poison ivy. It can be difficult to spot because poison ivy grows with other plants. If your skin touches poison ivy, you will know for sure because you may break out in an itchy, blistery rash 12 to 72 hours later. Your...

Is itchy skin driving you crazy? You’re not alone: between 15 and 25% of people who visit dermatology offices, including North Mountain Dermatology in Phoenix, have this problem, which is commonly known as eczema. If you’re wondering if this is the cause of your itchy, flaking skin, Dr. Tamela Tripp and Dave Mudge, P.A. have...

Acne is most associated with the teenage years, but it can continue well past that time. In some people, persistent acne never goes away after adolescence. Other people may develop late-onset acne that causes pimples long after those teenage years are a hazy memory. No matter what your age, acne can make you feel less confident...

Acne is one of the most common skin disorders afflicting both teens and adults. Though acne happens to just about everyone at some point in their lives, you don’t have to just put up with it. Everyone can get the clear skin they want, it just requires a little patience! This is where your Phoenix...

As the summer sun rises high in the sky, Phoenix residents will find it even harder to escape the damaging effects of the sun’s powerful rays. But a checkup from your dermatologist could help put your mind at ease. Regular skin cancer checks could make all the difference in keeping your skin cancer free and healthy....

With summer right around the corner you may be considering ways to improve your skin’s appearance. If so, then you may want to find out how microdermabrasion could give you the look you want. What is microdermabrasion? Microdermabrasion is a cosmetic procedure in which your Phoenix dermatologist uses a specialized sanding tool with small crystals...

North Mountain Dermatology would like to welcome you to our blog. Here you will find informative and useful postings about dermatology care and our practice. At North Mountain Dermatology we believe that educated patients are better prepared to make decisions regarding their skin health and wellbeing.  Our blog was designed to provide you with valuable...