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Acne
Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.
Effective acne treatments are available, but acne can be persistent. The pimples and bumps heal slowly, and when one begins to go away, others seem to crop up. Depending on its severity, acne can cause emotional distress and scar the skin. The earlier you start treatment, the lower your risk of such problems.
Actinic keratosis
Actinic keratosis, also called solar or senile keratosis, is a precancerous skin condition that develops in sun-exposed skin, especially on the face, hands, forearms, and the neck. It is seen most often in pale-skinned, fair-haired, light-eyed people, beginning at age 30 or 40 and is more apparent with age.
Risk of Skin Cancer
If you have actinic keratosis, you may have an increased risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma. There is no way to determine whether actinic keratosis will progress to squamous cell carcinoma or how fast this might occur. Keratoses on the ear and lip are at the highest risk of developing into cancer because of the sensitivity of the ear and lip to sun exposure.
Photodynamic Light Therapy Treatment
Precancerous lesions are treated so they do not progress to become invasive skin cancers. This is also used to treat very thin or superficial skin cancers. During the treatment, a solution called Ameluz will be placed on your skin. This solution is absorbed by the sun damaged areas of your skin. Then, a bright red light is used to activate this solution, thereby killing the sun damaged cells. After your skin heals, the sun damaged cells are replaced with new, healthy skin cells.
Cryotherapy Treatment
Cryotherapy is a minimally invasive therapy that is used for the treatment of precancerous lesions. The cold liquid nitrogen is meant to destroy cancer cells and abnormal tissue. During treatment, you may feel a burning sensation for several seconds. The treated area turns pink and forms a blister, which peels or scabs off.
ALOPECIA (HAIR LOSS)
Alopecia is general medical term to describe the partial or complete absence of hair from areas of the body where it normally grows. There are different types of alopecia, which can be diagnosed after seeing a board-certified dermatologist.
Androgenetic alopecia is the most common type of hair loss, affecting more than 50 million men and 30 million women in the United States. Commonly known as male pattern hair loss or female pattern hair loss, androgenetic alopecia is hereditary but can be managed with medication or other procedures.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition, which means the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissues, including the hair follicles. This causes hair to fall out and prevents new hair from growing. Traditional treatments for alopecia areata include steroids that are either injected or applied directly (creams or liquids) to the areas where the hair has been shed.
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a long-lasting skin problem. It causes dry skin, intense itching, and then a red, raised rash. In severe cases, the rash forms clear, fluid-filled blisters. It cannot be spread from person to person.
Atopic dermatitis is most common in babies and children, but you may also get atopic dermatitis as an adult. While atopic dermatitis is sometimes called eczema or atopic eczema, atopic dermatitis is only one of the many types of eczema.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin inflammation marked by the presence of blackheads and one or more red, tender bumps (lesions). The lesions often enlarge, break open and drain pus. Scarring may result after several occurrences.
For severe or persistent cases or for deep lesions, Incision & drainge or surgery may be necessary.
Lichen Planus
Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the skin and mucosal surfaces. There are several clinical types, which can be diagnosed by board-certified dermatologist:
- Cutaneous lichen planus
- Mucosal lichen planus
- Lichen planopilaris
- Lichen planus of the nails
- Lichen planus pigmentosus
- Lichenoid drug eruption.
Melasma
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Hyperpigmentation is caused by an increase in melanin, the substance in the body that is responsible for pigment. One type of hyperpigmentation is melasma. This condition is characterized by tan or brown patches, most commonly on the face.
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Dermatological treatments such as chemical peels and laser therapy can help to reduce melasma. Topical treatments can also be prescribed from a board-certified dermatologist.
Milia (Oil seeds)
Oil seeds, also known as milia are tiny, white, bead-like cysts that are formed when keratin becomes trapped under the skin’s surface. Oil seeds primarily appear underneath the eyes, on the cheeks, the nose, and the chin.
Mole vs Skin cacer
Moles, also called melanocytic nevi are common benign, pigmented skin growths that are formed when numerous pigment cells grow together in clusters. Moles primarily occur in sun-exposed areas. There are different types of moles namely, congenital moles, dysplastic nevi, and common moles. Moles tend to appear during childhood and reach a maximum number at the age of 30-40.
Mole Removal
They do not usually cause symptoms but can be cosmetically disturbing depending on their size and location. However, it is best to have a mole checked by a board-certified dermatologist to determine if a mole is benign or cancerous.
Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection of the skin that causes small pearly or flesh-colored bumps. The bumps may be clear, and the center is often indented. The virus is not harmful. Molluscum contagiosum is fairly common, and if the bumps are injured, the infection can typically spread to surrounding skin.
This infection can also spread from person to person from infected objects such as phones, TV remotes, and other common items. While this skin infection is most common in children, it can also affect teenagers and adults. Those with weakened immune systems are also prone to being infected.
Some people choose to remove the bumps because they are embarrassed by them, or to keep them from spreading to other people. The bumps can also go away on their own, but new bumps can also form in that time as well. Health professionals usually recommend treating bumps located in the genital area to prevent them from spreading. Treatments include:
- Removing the viral material in the center by scraping the center briskly
- Freezing the skin growth
- Putting medication on the skin
- Taking medication by mouth
Nail Disorder
We diagnose and treat all disorders that affect the nail and its surrounding tissues. If your fingernails are healthy, they should be smooth on the surface without any bumps, pits, or grooves. They should also be consistent in color without spots or any type of discoloration, and should not peel or break easily while doing normal daily activities.
You should seek immediate medical attention if your nails exhibit unusual symptoms, such as: brittleness, redness and swelling around the nail, pain and/or bleeding around the nails, thickening or thinning of the nails, changes in nail shape and texture, apparent discoloration (a black streak in the nail), and separation of the nail from the skin.
Psoriasis
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Psoriasis is a common and chronic condition that usually causes patches of itchy, scaly and sometimes inflamed skin. Although they can appear anywhere, these patches, called plaques, are most likely to crop up on your knees, elbows, hands, feet, scalp, or back. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the fingernails and toenails are also affected in about 50% of cases of active psoriasis.
Rosacea
Rosacea is a skin disease that causes redness and pimples on your nose, cheeks, chin, and forehead. The redness may come and go. People sometimes call rosacea "adult acne" because it can cause outbreaks that look like acne. It can also cause burning and soreness in the eyes and eyelids.
Rosacea is a common dermatologic condition. It is estimated to affect approximately 16 million Americans.
Treatment is prescribed based on the subtype of rosacea you have.
- Subtype 1 may be treated with topical medication or laser therapy.
- Subtype 2 may be treated with topical medication, laser therapy, or low-dose antibiotics.
- Subtype 3 may be treated in the same way as subtype 2.
- Subtype 4, affecting the eyes, may require steroids or antibiotic eye drops or ointment.
Seborrheic Keratosis
Seborrheic keratoses are noncancerous (benign) skin growths that some people develop as they age. They often appear on the back or chest but are also common on the scalp, face, arms, and legs. Seborrheic keratoses grow slowly, in groups or by themselves. Most people will develop at least one seborrheic keratosis growth during their lifetime.
These growth can usually be left alone; however, treatments, such as cryotherapy, can be warranted if it becomes painful , itchy, or bothersome.
Skin Tag Removal
Skin tags, also known as acrochordons are painless, soft, skin-colored growths connected to the skin by a stalk. The stalk plays a major role in nourishing the skin tag with nutrient-rich blood. Skin tags mostly occur in areas that are subject to a lot of friction such as the neck, the underarms, the groin, and under the breasts.
A skin tag is a common, benign condition which consists of a small piece of skin that projects from the surrounding skin and may appear attached to the skin. Skin tags can vary in appearance. They may be smooth or irregular, flesh colored or more deeply pigmented, and may either be raised above the surrounding skin or have a stalk so that the skin tag hangs from the skin.
Vitiligo and Albinism
Vitiligo causes smooth, white patches on the skin. In some people, these patches can appear all over the body. It is an autoimmune disorder in which the pigment-producing cells are damaged. There is no cure for vitiligo, but there are several treatments, including cosmetic cover-ups, corticosteroid creams, or light treatments.
Wart
Warts are a localized thickening of the skin which is caused by the human papilloma virus. These bumpy growths are especially distressing when they occur on the face.
Warty lesions can also occur on the face as we age due to sun damage. Some ‘warts’ are caused by a viral infection that means they can often recur or regrow at a later date but other lesions are simply ‘warty’ in appearance and are generally harmless.
Treatments for warts that are include prescribed topicals and cryotherapy.