Our practice specializes in innovative medical solutions to a variety of skin concerns, from acne and dermatitis to chronic cases of psoriasis and rosacea.
Melanoma is by far the most serious and virulent form of common skin cancer that develops in the melanocyte cells that produce melanin (pigmentation) in the skin. If the melanoma is invasive and has spread to blood vessels beneath the epidermis, it can spread rapidly to internal organs and the lymphatic system, making early detection critical for successful treatment.
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Benign moles are skin growths made of cells that produce pigment which are often raised or may have hair. A mole can appear anywhere on the body, alone or in clusters, and can be blue, black or flesh-colored. Benign moles are harmless and don’t cause pain but can be removed for cosmetic reasons or because they cause discomfort when they catch on clothing or other materials.
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Acne blemishes are the most common skin complaints and can occur in various forms across the body. They frequently arise during puberty but can also be adult-onset, which is most often hormonal and concentrated around the jawline and chin. The cause of acne is related to bacterial overgrowth, overactive sebaceous (oil) glands, skin inflammation and hormonal fluctuations. Comprehensive treatment is important to avoid scarring and hyperpigmentation.
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Keratosis and skin tags are both raised skin growths that appear on the surface of the skin and are typically painless. Keratoses comes in two forms: sebhorrheic, which is a benign form caused by genetic predisposition, sun exposure and friction, and actinic (or solar keratoses) which stem from sun damage and can develop into skin cancer. Skin tags are benign tumors that form on the eyelid or in skin creases such as the neck, underarm and groin.
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Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, flaky patches of skin to develop on varies parts of the body, most often at the knees, elbows, lower back and scalp. The skin condition is not contagious but it is genetic and chronic. Psoriasis impacts the immune system, which sends faulty signals to the body’s skin cells, disrupting their normal growth pattern. Skin cells end up growing too quickly and do not shed, leading to a substantial build up over time.
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There is no cure for psoriasis, but there are options to manage symptoms depending on type and the severity of the case.
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that can cause facial redness, acne-like pimples, visible blood vessels on the face and swelling and/or watery and irritated eyes. The inflammation can affect the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead or eyelids. Rosacea is not contagious but can be hereditary. Research shows that it flares up due to various ‘triggers’ including sun exposure, stress, alcohol, exercise, spicy foods and humidity, among others.
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Dermatitis and its varying forms include atopic, contact and seborrheic. All exhibit similarly itchy, red and inflammatory symptoms on the surface of the skin. Cases of dermatitis are very common and are not contagious.
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Dermatological fungal infections come in many forms including skin fungi commonly experienced as athlete’s food and ringworm, skin yeast infections and toenail or fingernail fungus. Infection can occur anywhere on the body but is most likely to occur in warm, moist and creased areas such as the underarms, groin and feet. The affected area is generally itchy and uncomfortable.
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Warts are harmless growths that may appear on the hands, feet and face and come in many forms (common, plantar, genital, flat, filiform, etc.). They occur in people of all ages and are differing forms of the human papillomavirus that spreads from person-to-person and across various parts of the body.
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