Dermatology
  • Acne
    Acne is the term for plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and even deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even the upper arms. Acne affects many teenagers and some adults. While not a life threatening condition, acne can lead serious and permanent scarring.

  • Actinic Keratoses
    Actinic keratoses (AKs) are sandpapery rough textured spots that are often located on the face, scalp or hands and develop after years of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. AKs are considered the earliest stage in the development of skin cancer and have the potential to progress to squamous cell carcinoma, a type of non-melanoma skin cancer that can be fatal if neglected.

  • Aging Skin
    Research shows that there are, in fact, two distinct types of aging. Aging caused by the genes we inherit is called intrinsic (internal) aging. The other type of aging is known as extrinsic (external) aging and is caused by environmental factors, such as exposure to the sun’s rays.

  • Eczema
    Eczema, or dermatitis, is a general term encompassing skin itching or rashes. A prevalent form in children is atopic dermatitis, estimated to affect up to 20 percent of the population. Dermatitis is often caused by common substances externally contacting and causing inflammation. Eczema can be chronic, but is often overcome by avoidance of skin irritants and allergen patch testing to determine specific triggers.

  • Psoriasis
    Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects more than 4.5 million adults in the United States. About one quarter of people with psoriasis develop a related inflammation of the joints. Psoriasis flares can be triggered by infection, increased blood sugar (pre-diabetes), and many oral medications such as blood pressure beta-blockers. Several new therapies called biologic agents are producing substantial improvements in quality of life.

  • Rosacea
    Rosacea is a chronic skin disease that causes redness and swelling, primarily on the face and chest, but also may affects the eyes. Symptoms include tendency to flush or blush easily and dry red eyes. The condition can occur over a long period of time and often progresses to a persistent redness, pimples or visible blood vessels.

  • Skin Cancer
    Cancer develops when skin cells become damaged and the body cannot repair or eliminate them. Skin cancer may be induced by ultraviolet radiation (UV) that is present everywhere all year round. Irreversibly injured cells can multiply and form a tumor often in the outermost visible skin layer. Skin cancers are divided into the typically noninvasive nonmelanoma skin cancers, basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma, and the potentially invasive malignant melanoma.