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The Atlantic Dermatological Conference was founded in 1923 as a case-based clinical meeting to share discoveries, and as a means of offering the best care to patients. The attendees are a dedicated group of thousands of dermatologists from 14 member societies extending all along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada. The Atlantic Dermatological Conference is one of the…

Dr. Amir Bajoghli of the Skin and Laser Dermatology Center has once more been awarded recognition as a Top Doctor in Dermatology and MOHS Surgery for 2019, by Northern Virginia Magazine. This award is presented to physicians and surgeons in the Northern Virginia area as an Official Recognition of Continued Commitment to Providing Nothing Short of Excellence. The annual “Top…

As people begin to grow older, skin can start to look dryer, with tiny lines and wrinkles beginning to appear. The primary reason for this is because as we age we begin to lose collagen, which is a connective tissue that can be found throughout the body. Normal breakdown of collagen happens to everyone and is due to normal wear…

Most of us realize that aging has a direct impact on our skin. The reduction of elasticity causes the skin to become wrinkled and age. Find out about these 7 rejuvenation procedures that can reverse the signs of aging. Miraculous Microdermabrasion Microdermabrasion treatments are a non-surgical way to increase the vitality and beauty of the skin, specifically on the facial…

Skin & Laser Dermatology Center congratulates Dr Amir Bajoghli for being recognized as a 2013 Top Doctor in several different publications including Washingtonian, Northern Virginia Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, and Castle Connolly. Dr. Bajoghli has been given this recognition now every year since 2005, as a testament and commitment to providing the best dermatological care for his patients.

It’s a well-known fact that melanomas are dangerous skin cancers that need to be dealt with early in order to avoid the worst case scenario, which is quite possibly death. However, the same goes for basal cell carcinomas (BBC) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCC), which are two other equally threatening skin cancers. Similarly to melanomas, these two cancers will severely…

With the risks and warnings that have been discovered regarding tanning as a practice, several myths have also come into play as well. One of such myths is that getting a base tan is safe and that it will even protect your skin. However, this could not be farther from the truth. Ultraviolet radiation, no matter where it is from,…

NBC Nightly News (1/4, story 6, 1:45, Williams) reported, “The American Cancer Society’s annual report on cancer stats and cancer trends is out today with some encouraging news inside it. For the biggest cancer killers, death rates are down across the board over the past two decades; 23% for men, 16% for women,” which “works out to about a million…

With so many sunscreens on the market, how do you know which sunscreen is right for you? Tips for Choosing the Right Sunscreen (according to the American Academy of Dermatology) : Sunscreens should have: Broad-spectrum coverage (UVA and UVB protection) SPF 30 or higher Water resistance Tips to maximize your protection against harmful UV rays: Re-apply the sunscreen every two…

As section chief of dermatology at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Dr. Amir Bajoghli is proud to announce that U.S. News & World Report has recognized Inova Fairfax Hospital as the top hospital in Washington Metropolitan Region. The announcement Inova CEO Knox Singleton credited the system’s success in getting more referrals from physicians outside the region, and for convincing more patients “who…

An actinic keratosis is a precancerous skin lesion that commonly develops after many years of sun exposure. It most commonly affects those who are over 40 years old and have a fairer skin tone. About 1 in 6 Americans are diagnosed with actinic keratoses. It is important to have the actinic keratoses treated because if left untreated there is a…

It is a good idea to educate yourself on the signs and symptoms of skin cancer. Look for new lesions that are growing or nonhealing. Teach yourself the ABCDE’s of recognizing a possible melanoma. The ABCDEs of melanoma skin cancer are: Asymmetry. One half doesn’t match the appearance of the other half. Border irregularity. The edges are ragged, notched, or blurred. Color. The…

April is rosacea awareness month. Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that commonly affects people over the age of 30 and more commonly Caucasian patients. Those who have rosacea You might also have telangiectasias (superficial blood vessels), red papules (small bumps), and small pustules. How do you know if you have rosacea? These 15 questions can help you determine if you…

Washingtonian Magazine sent questionnaires to 7,000 randomly selected local physicians asking them what doctors, in each of 40 medical specialties, they would send members of their families to. More than 1,300 responded, and for the 6th year in a row, Dr. Amir Bajoghli was named top doctor for 2012 in the March issue of Washingtonian Magazine. Together they named thousands of physicians in…

Northern Virginia magazine recently named Dr. Amir Bajoghli, Skin & Laser Dermatology Center, one of Northern Virginia’s top doctors for 2012 in their February 2012 issue. The annual Top Doctors list is compiled based on peer and panel recommendations. This year, Northern Virginia Magazine asked nine local hospitals to put together a panel of doctors to discriminatively look at doctors with privileges at…