Dermatology in Naperville and Joliet
The skin is our body's home. It surrounds us and shields us from the outside world, absorbing trauma, deflecting harsh weather conditions, and resisting invasion of micro organisms. Accounting for about 15% of our overall weight, our skin provides structure and protection for the rest of our body, ensuring that our internal organs and systems have the chance to work effectively.
Along with serving as an all-important barrier to the outside world, the skin also performs a gateway function. It allows some things we need from the outside in, such as Vitamin D, and some things from the inside out, such as sweat. Our skin is also home to one of our five senses, the sense of touch, sending us messages ranging from pleasure to pain.
Just as you invest in your home to preserve its integrity, strength and appearance, you can give your skin the attention it needs to look and perform its best. Request a consultation with Dr. Lapinski today.
Over time, our skin shows the effects of the damage it sustains from doing its job. Skin cancer, often a direct result of sun exposure, is one of the most obvious and threatening problems our skin suffers. It's also a problem we can actually influence by protecting ourselves from the sun and being vigilant about changes — in moles, for example — that may indicate cancer is starting to form.
As the largest organ of the body, skin has the potential for a variety of diseases and conditions of its own. These range from the painfully embarrassing, such as acne, rosacea and psoriasis, to the painfully irritating like eczema.
The field of dermatology is advancing at an amazing rate. Today, most skin cancers are curable. No longer are people with acne or psoriasis stuck with limited-value drugstore "remedies" and a restricted social life. There are modern, effective medical treatments for all these skin problems and more.
Consulting Dr. Paula Lapinski, a board-certified dermatologist serving Naperville, Joliet, and Frankfort is a step in the right direction. Start by calling the office nearest you:
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