It’swinter in Albuquerque. Our board-certifieddermatologistssee a wide range of both cosmetic and medical conditions during this time,which may surprise some people. The darker season is known for cooler and oftenwetter weather—not something that would seem to be associated with dry skin.Unfortunately, winter conditions are ideal for drying out our protective layer,leading to a range of problems.
This isbecause despite the occasional rain, humidity actually drops in the winter—bothindoors and out. Dry air leads to dry skin.
Winter is also the time when many people notice the effects of their sun-worshiping summer. Maybe a string of days at the pool contributed to the cumulative damage that causes wrinkles to form, spots to develop, and increases the risk of skin cancer. Ultraviolet radiation can wreak havoc on sensitive cells, causing everything from mutations that form tumors to the hastened breakdown of vital collagen, elastin, and more in the skin.
Nomatter the problem—or the condition of your skin—Western DermatologyConsultants is here to help. With fair-weather days a fond memory or distanthope, our team can assess the current state of your skin and makerecommendations for treatments, procedures, and at-home regimens to promoteboth beauty and health.
Why notuse the post-holiday lull to schedule a full-body exam to check for early signsof skin cancer? Or find out what you can finally do about that pesky cellulitethat’s been bugging you for years? From dark circles you first noticed after aprocession of parties throughout the holidays to a desire to altogether ditchthe shaving you’ve been putting off (since you can get away with wearing pantsinstead of skirts or shorts), there is always something our dermatologists andtheir carefully selected and trained team can do to help.
Call Western Dermatology Consultants at 505-855-9267 or request a consultation online to arrange a visit and get started on some winterskin care.
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