CT Derm Blog
Discover Interesting and Helpful Skincare Information in Fruitland, Idaho
The CT Derm blog is an online resource for anyone who wants to learn more about skincare, cosmetic and medical treatments, and general dermatology.
Hair Loss: It’s More Common than You Think!
Dermatology services at the Ontario area’s CT Derm is about more than skin. We also work with patients who are dealing with hair-related problems. It is estimated that 35 million men and 21 million women suffer from hair loss. The loss rates increase slightly each year, but the average at this time is 40 percent …
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Wondering If You Should Call Us for an Appointment? Preparing for Your First Visit?
At least once a week, we get a caller who asks us if our Ontario-area dermatology services are covered by their insurance company. It’s surprising how many people think that a dermatologist is luxury service provider. Sure, we provide pampering treatments in our full-service MedSpa, but the majority of our clients come for medical treatment. What is a …
Your Skin and Diabetes
If you are looking for another reason to get your blood sugar levels under control and keep them that way, then look no further than your own skin! Fruitland’s Dr. Carl Thornfeldt and the CT Derm team commonly see skin problems related to diabetes. As many as one out of three people with diabetes will have at …
What Can Anti-Aging Supplements Do?
As a provider at CT Derm in Fruitland, I often get asked about over-the-counter supplements that our patients can take to help combat the signs of aging. There are plenty of supplements on the market that are touting themselves as anti-aging but there are some basic supplements that you can take that can help combat …
Achoo! Is It Possible to Get Relief from Allergies?
Watery and itchy eyes, nose, and throat are just some of the symptoms people suffering from allergies experience. Not only are allergies a nuisance, but they make a person more susceptible to other infections and illnesses. Did you know that uncontrolled allergies can cause stress and inflammation to develop in our bodies? Over time, uncontrolled …
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Help! I Have a Sunburn!
A sunburn can be very painful depending on the severity of the burn and how light or dark your skin color is. You can experience blistering of the area, redness, and tenderness. Here are a few recommendations to help relieve the discomfort of sensitive, painful, and ultimately dry or flaky skin from our Idaho-based team. …
Tackling Acne at Home
We regularly work with patients dealing with acne at our Idaho-based practice, but taking care of acne at home doesn’t need to be difficult! A few quick causes of acne are inflammation from the food we eat, bacteria getting trapped in the pores, and hormones. Acne will continue to worsen until about 18 years of age …
Wound Care Basics
At CT Derm, we treat a lot of wounds. While these can be the result of many different causes, they are most commonly from trauma, an underlying medical condition like diabetes, or poor circulation. I recommend that clients who are concerned with the appearance of their wound schedule an appointment with one of our dermatology providers in Idaho. If your wound is oozing, red, hot to …
Essential Oils and Your Skin
What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils are liquid extracts derived from various plants. They are highly concentrated and have extremely active components that produce a much stronger smell than the plants they come from. Manufacturers have two ways to produce essential oils, the first being steam distillation. Through this process, hot water passes through the …
Sun Protection 101
Along with sunscreen, there are other things you can do to protect yourself from sunlight. Sun-protective clothing is a good option when you know you’re going to be in the sun for extended periods of time. Coolibar and Solumbra and two clothing brands Dr. Carl Thornfeldt recommends, but there are many companies coming into the …
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