• posted: Mar. 10, 2022
• Mole,  Irregular Mole

Educating the public on skin cancer is incredibly important. After all, you’re the one that looks at your skin every day, so you should know how to spot early warning Read More

• posted: Feb. 25, 2022
• Dermal Fillers,  Laser Resurfacing,  Facial Scarring,  Chemical Peels,  Dermabrasion

Do you have scarring on your face? Does it make you feel self-conscious? Are you looking for ways to reduce the appearance of these scars? Whether your scars are due Read More

• posted: Feb. 08, 2022
• Cosmetic Dermatology,  Chemical peels,  Botox,  Dermal fillers,  Laser skin resurfacing,  Laser treatment

Cosmetic dermatology procedures from your dermatologist in Des Moines, and Urbandale, IA, can help you look your best Nature and genetics don’t always give you the look you want. As you Read More

• posted: Feb. 03, 2022
• Spider Veins

Most of us, at some point during our lifetime, will develop spider veins—those tiny, purple, web-like veins caused by twisted blood vessels. While they aren’t serious they can be uncomfortable Read More

• posted: Jan. 24, 2022
• Dry Skin

For most of the US, winter is here! Temperatures are dropping and snow is already falling. If you live in a wintry region of the country you may be finding Read More

• posted: Jan. 21, 2022
• Fat Reduction,  Body Contouring,  TruSculpt

At Greater Des Moines Dermatology, Dr. Timothy Abrahamson and our team receive lots of questions about fat reduction in Des Moines, Urbandale, IA., and whether body contouring treatments actually work. Read More

• posted: Jan. 07, 2022
• Vitiligo

According to the National Vitiligo Foundation, around 70 million people around the world have vitiligo, an autoimmune disorder that causes white patches of skin. This condition is not contagious and Read More

• posted: Dec. 22, 2021
• Blisters

Most people experience blisters on their feet, often due to friction or pressure from tight or poorly fitted shoes; however, blisters can develop just about anywhere on the body. If Read More

• posted: Dec. 09, 2021
• Carbuncle

A boil is an infection of the hair follicle that develops under the skin. When multiple boils develop this is known as a carbuncle. In a carbuncle, this cluster of Read More

• posted: Dec. 01, 2021
• Actinic Keratosis

If you’ve ever spent time basking in the sun or even in a tanning bed, then you’ve exposed your skin to UV rays, which can be incredibly damaging to the Read More