Elkhorn Dermatology

Calmer eczema-prone skin often starts with the ordinary things you do every day. 🌿

The temperature of your shower.
The cleanser you reach for.
How quickly you moisturize afterward.
What touches your skin throughout the day.

None of these steps seems particularly significant on its own. But together, they can make a difference in supporting a skin barrier that is easily irritated.

Think gentle, consistent, and simple.

Use lukewarm rather than hot water. Choose mild, fragrance-free products. Apply a generous moisturizer shortly after bathing and reapply when your skin feels dry. If you have prescribed eczema medication, use it according to your treatment plan.

And pay attention to patterns.

If your eczema repeatedly appears in the same areas, worsens after certain products, or continues returning despite careful skin care, an outside trigger could be worth investigating. Allergic contact dermatitis can sometimes overlap with eczema, and patch testing may help identify substances your skin is reacting to.

Good eczema care isn't about having a perfect routine. It's about giving your skin the same gentle support, day after day.

Want to better understand eczema, what can trigger flares, and when it may be time to see a dermatology provider?

Learn more about eczema and treatment options at Elkhorn Dermatology:
https://elkhorndermcare.com/medical-dermatology/general-medical-dermatology/eczema/

📍 1515 S 204th St, Suite 105 Elkhorn, NE 68022
📞 531-777-2752
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Your skin may be reacting to something you encounter every day. 🔍

Fragrances. Metals. Hair products. Preservatives. Adhesives. Even ingredients in products you've used for years.

For patients with persistent or recurring contact dermatitis, identifying the actual trigger can be an important part of getting the condition under better control.

At Elkhorn Dermatology, Dr. Brett Kettelhut, a board-certified allergist and immunologist, uses skin patch testing to help identify substances that may be causing allergic contact dermatitis.

Patch testing evaluates delayed allergic reactions to specific substances that commonly come into contact with your skin. Potential triggers can include:

🧴 Fragrances and skincare ingredients
💍 Metals such as nickel
🎨 Hair dyes and preservatives
🩹 Adhesives, rubber, and topical products

But a positive patch test is only part of the story. The goal is to determine which reactions are actually relevant to the products, materials, and substances you encounter in everyday life. From there, patients can receive guidance on avoiding identified allergens and reducing future exposure.

If you've been dealing with a rash that keeps returning despite treatment, it may be time to investigate what your skin is coming into contact with.

Don't just manage the rash. Find out what may be triggering it.

📍 Elkhorn Dermatology | Omaha, Nebraska
📞 531-777-2752
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When a rash keeps coming back, treating the symptoms may only be part of the answer. 🧩

Persistent eczema, recurring rashes, and unexplained skin irritation can sometimes require a deeper look at what is triggering the inflammation in the first place.

At Elkhorn Dermatology, Dr. Brett Kettelhut brings specialized expertise in allergic and inflammatory conditions to patients dealing with complex or persistent skin concerns.

As a board-certified allergist and immunologist, Dr. Kettelhut has extensive experience evaluating the relationship between the immune system, allergies, environmental exposures, and inflammation of the skin. His areas of focus include:

🔹 Allergic Contact Dermatitis
🔹 Chronic Eczema
🔹 Skin Patch Testing
🔹 Candida Immunotherapy for Warts

For patients with suspected contact allergies, patch testing can help identify specific substances that may be contributing to recurring dermatitis, allowing care to move beyond simply managing a flare toward understanding potential triggers.

If you've been dealing with a rash that keeps returning, it may be time to look deeper.

Schedule an evaluation with Dr. Brett Kettelhut and discover a more targeted approach to inflammatory skin care.

📍 Elkhorn Dermatology | Omaha, Nebraska
📞 531-777-2752
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A skin biopsy may sound intimidating, but the procedure itself can be surprisingly quick. 🔬

When a mole or skin lesion needs a closer look, a biopsy allows a small sample of tissue to be collected and sent to a laboratory for examination.

Patient comfort is an important part of every procedure. We explain what to expect, answer questions along the way, and help make the experience as comfortable and reassuring as possible.

In this video, Margaret Matveyev, APRN, performs an in-office biopsy of a concerning skin lesion. The procedure is typically completed in just a few minutes after the area is numbed.

A biopsy doesn't automatically mean skin cancer. It's an important diagnostic step that can provide answers and help determine what, if anything, needs to happen next.

🔎 Have a spot that's changing, bleeding, not healing, or simply doesn't look right? Don't keep wondering. Have it checked.

📍 Elkhorn Dermatology | Omaha, Nebraska
📞 531-777-2752
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🔎 Some skin changes deserve a closer look.

A spot on your skin may look small or relatively ordinary to the naked eye. With digital dermoscopy, our care team can examine a lesion under magnification and evaluate details and structures that may be difficult to see during a visual examination alone.

At Elkhorn Dermatology, focused dermoscopic evaluation can be used for a new, changing, bleeding, non-healing, or otherwise concerning mole or skin lesion. High-resolution digital images can also provide valuable documentation for comparison when monitoring certain lesions over time.

If a spot has caught your attention, especially one that is new, changing, bleeding, itching, or not healing, don't ignore it.

Early evaluation matters. When a lesion warrants further investigation, our care team can determine the appropriate next step, including monitoring or biopsy when medically indicated.

📍 Elkhorn Dermatology | Omaha, Nebraska
📞 531-777-2752
🌐 www.elkhorndermcare.com

See something? Check something. Schedule your mole or lesion evaluation today.

Great dermatology isn't about finding the closest clinic. It's about finding the right one.

Every week, patients travel from across the Greater Omaha area because they want more than a quick appointment.

At Elkhorn Dermatology, we believe your skin deserves time, attention, and advanced technology that helps detect concerns earlier and monitor changes with greater precision.

Whether you're coming from Omaha, Elkhorn, Bennington, Gretna, Valley, Fremont, Blair, Papillion, La Vista, Bellevue, Springfield, Louisville, Plattsmouth, Lincoln, or anywhere nearby, we're proud to provide dermatology care that's worth the drive.

Why patients choose Elkhorn Dermatology:

✔ Comprehensive skin cancer screenings
✔ Advanced FotoFinder AI-assisted mole mapping
✔ High-resolution digital dermoscopy
✔ Personalized, physician-supervised care
✔ Transparent pricing with no insurance required
✔ Appointments focused on prevention, education, and long-term skin health

Your skin is with you for life. Choosing where you trust its care is one of the most important health decisions you'll make.

Experience the difference at Elkhorn Dermatology.

📍 Proudly serving Greater Omaha and surrounding Nebraska communities
🌐 www.elkhorndermcare.com
📞 531-777-2752

☀️ Are you using sunscreen correctly?

From choosing the right SPF to knowing how much to apply and when to reapply, our latest guide makes daily sun protection simple. Learn how to protect your skin at the lake, on the road, and during everyday life in Nebraska.

Read the full guide:
elkhorndermcare.com/how-to-choose-and-use-sunscreen/

Sunscreen 101: How to Choose and Use Sunscreen Correctly Not sure which sunscreen is right for you? Learn how to choose the best sunscreen, understand SPF, compare mineral, chemical, and tinted formulas, and protect your skin from sun damage and skin cancer.

Healthy skin. Happy kids. Confident smiles. 💙

When children feel comfortable in their skin, they can focus on what matters most: playing, learning, exploring, and simply enjoying being kids.

Whether it’s eczema, rashes, acne, warts, changing moles, or another skin concern, our compassionate team is here to help your child feel their best while giving you the confidence and peace of mind that comes with expert dermatology care.

At Elkhorn Dermatology, we believe every child deserves healthy skin, and every parent deserves answers. That’s why we provide thorough, kid-friendly care in a welcoming environment where families feel supported from the moment they walk through our doors.

✨ Healthy skin today helps build confidence for tomorrow.

Schedule your child’s dermatology appointment today. We’d love to help your family!

📍 Omaha, Nebraska
📞 531-777-2752
🌐 https://elkhorndermcare.com

Not every dangerous skin change is obvious.

Some of the most important changes happen so gradually that they're easy to miss when you're looking at your skin every day.

That's why we don't rely on memory alone.

At this patient's six-month follow-up, Maggie compared high-resolution dermoscopic images using our FotoFinder imaging system. Although the mole appeared very similar at first glance, the side-by-side comparison revealed subtle changes that deserved closer evaluation.

This is the advantage of digital mole monitoring.

Instead of asking,
"Does this mole look different?"

we can compare today's image with a previous examination and evaluate objective changes over time.

At Elkhorn Dermatology, FotoFinder technology allows us to:

• Capture high-resolution images of individual moles
• Compare lesions over time with precision
• Monitor patients at higher risk for melanoma
• Detect subtle changes earlier

Early detection isn't just about finding an unusual mole.

It's about recognizing when a mole is changing.

If you've noticed a new spot, have multiple moles, or simply want a more advanced skin examination, schedule a consultation with our team.

📅 Book your skin examination:
https://elkhorndermcare.com/book-online/

📍 Omaha, Nebraska
📞 531-777-2752

Summer should be about making memories, not dealing with itchy, irritated skin.

If your skin seems to flare up every time you're at the pool, sweating outdoors, or spending more time in the sun, there may be more going on than simple dry skin.

Pool water, sweat, certain sunscreen ingredients, and constant rubbing from wet swimsuits or athletic clothing can weaken your skin barrier and trigger irritation, especially if you have eczema, contact dermatitis, or sensitive skin.

Keep your skin healthier this summer by following a few simple habits:

• Rinse off after swimming or heavy sweating
• Gently pat your skin dry instead of rubbing
• Apply a fragrance-free moisturizer while skin is still slightly damp
• Change out of wet or sweaty clothing as soon as possible
• Choose a broad-spectrum, fragrance-free sunscreen if your skin is easily irritated

If your rash keeps returning, spreads, becomes painful, develops blisters, or interferes with your daily life, it's time to have it evaluated by a dermatology provider.

Don't spend the rest of summer trying to treat the symptoms. Find the cause and get lasting relief.

📅 Schedule your appointment today: https://elkhorndermcare.com/book-online/

📍 Omaha, Nebraska
📞 531-777-2752