Blog - Dermatologist in Winston-Salem, NC | Westgate Dermatology and Laser Center, P.A.

Protecting Yourself from the Sun
posted: Aug. 15, 2019.

Too much exposure to sunlight can be harmful to your skin. Dangerous ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A (UVA) rays damage skin, which leads to premature wrinkles, skin cancer and Read more
Are Fillers Right for You?
posted: Jul. 29, 2019.

Are Fillers Right for You? Thinking about fillers? Dermal filler injections can give you a more youthful look for a fraction of what a facelift costs. Dermal fillers are soft tissue Read more
Dealing With Poison Ivy
posted: Jul. 12, 2019.

Have you heard of Toxicodendron radicans? No? Well, you have likely heard of their colloquial name—poison ivy. Sporting leaves filled with Urushiol, an oily resin that can cause a painful Read more
Treating Your Warts
posted: Jun. 27, 2019.

Warts are small, harmless growths that develop on the skin. You may notice only one or they may grow in clusters. While they are usually painless, sometimes they can develop Read more
What is Vitiligo?
posted: Jun. 13, 2019.

Find out how this pigmented skin condition is treated. Are you or someone you love dealing with vitiligo? The Mayo Clinic reports that there are more than 200,000 new cases Read more
Treating Shingles
posted: May 31, 2019.

The effects of chickenpox may last beyond your childhood infection. Shingles, a widespread, itchy, painful rash, can break out at any time in adulthood because the causative agent, the Varicella Read more
What is Rosacea?
posted: May 16, 2019.

Does your face sometimes appear extremely red and flushing? While a slight blush is certainly nice, if the blush is severe or widespread you may be dealing a common condition Read more
Mole Removal
posted: May 01, 2019.

Mole Removal: What to Expect Worried about that mole? A mole is a dark spot or irregularity in the skin. Everyone is at risk of skin cancer and should keep an Read more
FAQs About Botox
posted: Apr. 25, 2019.

Facial lines and wrinkles, even if they're fairly small, have an undeniable effect your appearance. Botox Cosmetic smooths and minimizes lines and wrinkles for as long as three to four Read more
Hyperhidrosis
posted: Apr. 16, 2019.

Why Do I Have Excessive Sweating? Do you commonly find that your armpits or feet are drenched with sweat, despite being in mild weather and not being active? If so, you Read more
Dealing With Acne?
posted: Apr. 04, 2019.

Discover helpful acne-fighting tips and trick to achieve clearer skin. You’re trying to find the right way to get your acne under control, right? Well, there are certainly so many Read more
Dealing With Irregular Skin Pigmentation
posted: Mar. 19, 2019.

Brown spots and skin discoloration are frequent complaints for many people. The most common form of irregular pigmentation is hyperpigmentation, a condition in which patches of skin become darker in Read more
What is Psoriasis?
posted: Mar. 05, 2019.

What is Psoriasis? Have you been experiencing bumpy, white-scale-topped patches of red skin erupting over certain parts of your body? These itchy, sometimes painful plaques could be the result of an Read more
What are Spider Veins?
posted: Feb. 14, 2019.

At some point during our lifetime most of us will develop spider veins, those tiny little purple, red or blue web-like lines that are the result of twisted blood vessels. Read more
What Botox Can Do for You
posted: Feb. 12, 2019.

Find out how this simple cosmetic treatment can take years off your face in no time. Do you hate that the first thing you seem to notice when you smile are Read more
Everything You Need to Know about Keratosis Pilaris
posted: Feb. 05, 2019.

Could those rough, white bumps actually be Keratosis Pilaris? If you are dealing with rough patches of skin on your body, then you may be dealing with a condition known as Read more

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Westgate Dermatology and Laser Center, P.A.

WINSTON-SALEM OFFICE
2020 N Peace Haven Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Phone: (336) 768-1280
Fax: 336-760-8443

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THOMASVILLE OFFICE
207 Old Lexington Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
Phone: (336) 714-0238
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KERNERSVILLE OFFICE
280 Broad St Suite D
Kernersville NC 27284
Phone: (336) 768-1280
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