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Acne

September 2, 2015
Acne is a skin condition that can affect the face, the upper chest, and the back, most commonly during adolescence. In some people, however, acne persists well into adulthood. The condition causes inflamed red bumps, whiteheads and blackheads, commonly referred to as pimples or zits, to erupt on the surface of the skin. Early treatment of acne is important to prevent scarring of the skin and to provide the emotional and social benefits of smooth, unblemished skin. In some cases, self-care using a mild soap or face wash is enough to clear up acne, and in other cases, over the counter medication is effective. In some stubborn cases, your physician may recommend prescription topical and oral medications and procedures, such as Isolaz Therapy or Photodynamic Therapy. Visit our Acne Treatment Page to learn more.

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Actinic Keratoses

October 8, 2018
An actinic keratosis (AK), also known as a solar keratosis, is a crusty, scaly growth caused by damage from exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. You'll often see the plural, “keratoses,” because there is seldom just one. Though the vast majority of actinic keratoses remain benign, they reveal that you have sustained sun damage and could develop any kind of skin cancer, especially the second most common form of the disease, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). If you have one AK, you may develop others. The more AKs that remain untreated, and the older these lesions are, the greater the chance that one or more may become an SCC. AKs can be treated by Photodynamic Therapy.

Age or Liver Spots

September 2, 2015

These pesky brown or gray spots known as solar lentigines aren’t really caused by aging, though they do become more common as you get older. You get them from exposure to sunlight, which is why they tend to appear on your face, hands, and arms.

Alopecia

Alopecia is a condition that causes a person’s hair to fall out. It is an autoimmune disease; that is, the person’s immune system attacks their own body. In this case, their hair follicles. When this happens, the person’s hair begins to fall out, often in clumps the size and shape of a quarter. The extent of the hair loss varies; in some cases, it is only in a few spots. In others, the hair loss can be greater. There is no cure for alopecia. But hair often re-grows on its own and treatments such as steroids, oral and topical medications can help the hair re-grow more quickly. See our treatment options here.

Boil or Abscess

A boil (abscess) is a skin infection that starts in a hair follicle or oil gland. At first, the skin turns red in the area of the infection, and a tender lump develops. After four to seven days, the lump starts turning white as pus collects under the skin. The most common places for boils to appear are on the face, neck, armpits, shoulders, and buttocks. When one forms on the eyelid, it is called a sty (chalazion). If several boils appear in a group, this is a more serious type of infection called a carbuncle.

Cold Sores or Fever Blisters

The herpes simplex virus causes small, painful, fluid-filled blisters on your mouth or nose. Cold sores last about 10 days and easily spread from person to person. Triggers include fever, too much sun, stress, and hormonal changes like periods. You can treat cold sores with antiviral pills or creams.

Dandruff

Dandruff or Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition that it is characterized by a red and scaly, flaky scalp. It occurs most commonly in infants, middle-aged adults and seniors, particularly in those who have oily skin or hair. Seborrheic dermatitis also occurs in some patients with diseases of the immune or nervous systems. While there is no cure for this chronic condition, seborrheic dermatitis can usually be controlled by medicated shampoos or topical creams. If your dermatologist makes a diagnosis of seborrheic dermatitis, he or she may recommend that you try these treatment options to treat the symptoms that accompany the disorder.

Dermatofibroma

November 17, 2021
Dermatofibromas (benign fibrous histiocytomas) are small, harmless growths that appear on the skin. These growths, or papules, can develop anywhere on the body, but they are most common on the arms, lower legs, and upper back. Dermatofibromas most commonly occur in adults and can affect people of any ethnicity. They are more prevalent among females than males and more common in people with a compromised immune system. Treatment options include surgical removal, freezing, injections, or our latest technology – Cell FX – patented ultrafast energy pulses treats benign lesions on the face, forehead, neck, back, hands and feet – sparing the surrounding non-cellular collagen to reduce risk of scaring.

Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra

April 22, 2021
It is common to see adults of color with multiple small hyperpigmented dots on the face that resemble raised dark brown or black freckles. These are called dermatosis papulosa nigra (DPN). They are often referred to as moles, but in fact are non-cancerous seborrheic keratoses. While the bumps usually pop up on the face and neck, they can also appear on upper back or chest. DPN usually starts during adolescence but the bumps tend to grow bigger and increase in number as you age.

Eczema

September 2, 2015

Eczema is a blanket term for several non-contagious conditions that cause inflamed, red, dry, and itchy skin. Doctors aren’t sure what makes eczema start in the first place, but they do know that stress, irritants (like soaps), allergens, and climate can trigger flares. In adults, it often appears on the elbows, hands, and in skin folds. Several medications treat eczema. Some are spread over the skin, and others are taken by mouth or as a shot. There is no cure for eczema, but, in most cases, it is manageable through treatments like oral medications, steroid creams and light therapy.

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