Our skin is constantly changing and requires regular check-ups to ensure it stays healthy and you look your best. We recommend annual skin exams to help you maintain healthy skin. We also treat a variety of skin conditions and diseases. Some of the most common ones are:
Acne – is often seen on areas of the skin that have a large number of oil glands including the face, the neck, the back, shoulders, and even the chest. It usually appears during the teen years, but adults can have acne as well. There are numerous treatments ranging from topical to laser that can effectively eliminate acne.
Contact Dermatitis – usually appears as a persistent itchy rash from contact with a skin irritant. Treatment is usually required to remedy this condition.
Eczema – appears as red, scaly and itchy patches in various parts of the body. However, most people have eczema on their elbows or behind their knees but it can appear on the face, especially the cheeks and chin or in the scalp, chest or back. They can also have it on the scalp, trunk (chest and back), and outer arms and legs. There are several treatments available, topical and oral as well as laser treatments to control the itching, reduce the inflammation and reduce the number of new lesions.
Moles – are groups of pigmented skin cells that grow together in clusters on the skin. Most people have common moles that are not cancerous, however certain types of moles such as dysplastic moles can be early warning signs of skin cancer. Regular skin exams will help determine which moles need attention and treatment.
Nail Fungus – is a fungal infection that affects one or more nails, starting out as a white or yellowish spot underneath the fingernail or toenail. Gradually, if left untreated, the fungus spreads to the entire nail and sometimes to other nails causing disfigurement of the nail. There are numerous treatments for nail fungus, and the key to complete elimination of the fungus is to treat it early in the process so that it doesn’t progress.
Psoriasis – is a chronic skin disease that causes scaling and inflammation of the skin. Many adults suffer with this condition but there are advanced treatments available, including topical, oral and laser, that are successful in keeping the condition under control.
Rosacea – is a common skin condition among adults and appears as a redish rash like area on the cheeks and across the nose. The condition is not contagious and there are several treatment options to alleviate the symptoms.
Spider Veins – are tiny irregular vein lines just under the surface of the skin. They can appear at any age and do increase over time. Fortunately there are easy and simple treatments available today to remove spider veins and keep them from returning.
Warts and Skin Tags – Warts and skin tags are a common occurrence and can appear on the skin at any age and various parts of the body. These are mainly a nuisance so most often people would like them removed for aesthetic reasons. There are multiple ways to treat these skin conditions successfully.