Medical Dermatology

Acne is an extremely common skin condition that develops when hair follicles on the face become clogged with dead skin cells and oil.

Eczema is a common skin condition that also goes by the names atopic eczema, dermatitis, and atopic dermatitis. The condition, which is especially common in children, causes red patches to appear on the skin that are scaly, itchy, and dry.

Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin disease caused by a virus. It is contagious and can spread from person to person or by touching infected clothing, toys or other items.

Moles are common. Almost every adult has a few moles. It is normal for new moles to appear during childhood and adolescence. Warts are benign (not cancerous) growths caused by a virus that has infected the top layer of skin. Warts are contagious and can be spread by contact with the wart or with something that the wart has touched.

The most common cancer, skin cancers account for more than two million diagnoses each year in the United States alone. Most Americans are diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or melanoma.

The National Psoriasis Foundation describes psoriasis as an immune disease affecting approximately three percent of the American population. Immune diseases stem from faulty signals in the body that typically have no known cause and result in widespread inflammation. The most obvious signs of psoriasis are scales on the skin and raised plaques. The appearance of plaques can be considerably different based on skin tone and type of psoriasis.

Rosacea is a common skin disorder involving the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead or eyelids. It may appear as redness, prominent spider-like blood vessels, swelling or skin eruptions similar to acne.

Skin tags are small, benign, and often painless, growths that can appear anywhere on the skin. They can become irritated or bothersome, but can also be easily removed by a dermatologist.

The term alopecia areata refers to an autoimmune form of hair loss that is often patchy. Alopecia areata can cause hair loss on the scalp, face, and potentially other areas of the body. This condition can appear at any age, but it frequently begins in childhood or young adulthood.

Keloid scars are raised, thick, and irregular scars that can develop after an injury or condition has healed. They can be caused by burns, cuts, acne, piercings, tattoos, and surgery among other things.

Hyperhydrosis is a condition where your sweat glands become overactive and cause excessive sweating. The condition can be better managed with the help of a recommended course of treatment from a dermatologist.

Hives are red, itchy welts that can appear on the skin in response to an environmental or internal trigger. They can be caused by an allergic reaction to food or medication, a virus, stress, or even heat. Although the cause of hives is not always known, they are usually harmless and go away without treatment. Rashes can be a frustrating and uncomfortable experience. Identifying the type of rash you have is the first step in understanding how to treat it. Our team of dermatologists will evaluate your skin and provide an accurate diagnosis. From there, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan to help you find relief from your rash.