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  • Get Control of Your Acne
    Don’t let acne problems cause you distress. It might be easier to treat than you realized. There are many ways that our Honolulu, HI, dermatologists - Dr. Kevin Dawson, Dr. Douglas Read more
  • Understanding Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
    When we think of skin disorders, we most often assume that these are problems that mostly adults deal with; however, children and teens can also deal with a wide range Read more
  • What Is a Skin Tag?
    If you’ve ever noticed a little piece of dangling skin on your body, then you’ve most likely found a skin tag. While these little growths are completely benign, they can Read more
  • Finding the Right Treatment for Warts on Your Hands
    Warts are the result of a virus known as the human papillomavirus (HPV), and they can easily be spread from one person to another through skin-to-skin contact or by sharing Read more
  • Importance Of Checking Moles Now
    Know how to spot skin cancer! When was the last time you gave your body a thorough self-exam to check your moles? If you’ve never done this before it’s important that Read more
  • When To See a Dermatologist for a Mole
    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
  • How Lupus Affects the Skin
    Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that leads to widespread inflammation and pain. Lupus can affect multiple systems and organs in the body, but the skin tends to be one of Read more
  • Understanding Cold Sores
    Cold sores are small, painful blisters that develop on the lips and around the mouth. These sores are caused by a viral infection known as herpes simplex. More specifically, Herpes Read more
  • What Is Molluscum Contagiosum?
    Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that most commonly affects children under 10 years old, that causes hard, raised red bumps known as papules to develop on the skin. These Read more
  • Keeping Your Hands Clean
    Know how to keep skin healthy despite cold weather and increased handwashing practices. The pandemic has certainly made us more cognizant of good hygiene and our hygiene practices. Hopefully, you’re Read more
  • Treating Lichen Planus
    Lichen planus is an autoimmune disorder that attacks both the skin and mucous membranes inside the mouth. This chronic condition causes flat, itchy reddish-purple bumps to develop on the skin Read more
  • Rejuvenate Your Skin with Microdermabrasion
    Even the healthiest of the skin may not always look its best due to aging, acne scars, and sun exposure. If you wish to rejuvenate your face to have a Read more
  • What Is Impetigo?
    Find out more about this common childhood bacterial skin infection and how to treat it. Most people don’t know what impetigo is. Maybe you haven’t even heard of it. This contagious Read more
  • Are You Dealing with Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)?
    Are you embarrassed about how much you sweat? We all sweat, whether it’s during our morning run or just sitting outside on a hot day. But when does sweating become something Read more
  • When To See a Dermatologist for Your Acne
    Drs. Kevin Dawson, Douglas Chun, and Sarah Grekin of Dawson Dermatology, in Honolulu, HI, understands the difficulties of acne. About 5% of adults and 80% of adolescents suffer from acne, Read more
  • Tips To Prevent Skin Cancer And What To Look For
    Not all organs are internal. The skin is the largest and contains three layers: the epidermis (outer), dermis (middle), and hypodermis (deepest). When cancer cells affect any of these areas, Read more

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