In your lifetime, you only get one skin, so protecting and caring for it is important. Caring for your skin and taking the necessary steps to make sure it is healthy and clean is important. You may be asking yourself if you need to seek medical dermatology or cosmetic...
Dermatology
What Monroe Residents Should Know About Photodynamic Therapy
Do you have skin cancer? Are you in need of a treatment plan that destroys precancerous cells? Dr. Janine Hopkins at Hopkins Dermatology in Monroe, Louisiana, offers photodynamic therapy, a treatment designed to attack precancerous and cancerous cells in your skin. ...
Anti-Aging Tips from the Professionals in Monroe
There’s really no getting around it. You simply can’t avoid aging. It’s a fact of life. What you can avoid is looking your age. Some of the best ways to do that involve prevention. This article will provide you with some time-tested and proven methods to help you stay...
Sunscreen During Winter in Monroe: Is it Needed?
Most of us know the importance of protecting our skin during the summer. But did you know it’s actually more important to protect your skin during the winter? And yes, even here in Monroe, Louisiana. Believe it or not, not only does the weather change depending on the...
Monroe Dermatologist Explains: How to Get Rid of Acne Scars
It’s one thing to have to deal with acne. With the proper care and consistency, acne will usually go away, eventually, even though sometimes it requires a great deal of patience. Acne scars are another matter entirely. For one thing, they can develop even when you’re...
Monroe Residents Ask: How Can I Get Rid of Stretch Marks?
Stretch marks are those long, narrow bands of discoloration that can cause unsightly grooves in the skin. They’re basically a type of scarring from when the skin is required to stretch quickly, such as frequently seen during pregnancy or with rapid weight gain. As the...
Monroe Dermatologist Explains Why A Cannula Is Better Than A Needle
For many years, doctors and aestheticians have used needles as the primary means for delivering hand and facial filler injections. Many dermal filler packages even include the tiny half-inch needles recommended for injecting their product. The option to use a cannula...
A Full List of Dermatology Treatments
At Hopkins Dermatology, we pride ourselves in offering a wide range of treatments to address any and all of your skin care needs. We understand that skin conditions are as unique and complex as the patients who have them. We use our skills and expertise to help our...
5 Skin Tips for Men
When many people think of skin care routines, they assume that these practices are reserved for women. However, that is simply not the case. Men are and should be spending time taking care of their skin so that it will continue to look good for many years to come. So...
5 Things You Can Do to Change How You Age
Whether we like it or not, the truth of life is that all of us are going to age. For most, just mentioning the idea of age is enough to cause negative feelings. However, we are here to reassure you that there is nothing to fear. In fact, here are 5 things you can...