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Topical Steroids
Topical steroids are safe and effective medications used as the mainstay for treatment of numerous skin conditions. They work to reduce inflammation within the skin and can drastically improve symptoms without absorption into the bloodstream (meaning no adverse effects on internal organs, etc). Nevertheless, it is important that these medications be used correctly, as improper…
Read MoreIntroduction to IG-SRT
Our practice is excited to announce the addition of our new IG-SRT device! As the area’s first and only providers with such technology, we can now offer patients a non-surgical option for the treatment of skin cancer and keloids. What is IG-SRT? IG-SRT stands for Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy. This leading-edge, non-invasive therapy allows destruction…
Read MoreLiquid Nitrogen
Liquid nitrogen is a cold, liquefied gas with a temperature of 196⁰ below zero Celsius (-321⁰ Fahrenheit). It is used to freeze and destroy superficial skin growths such as warts and keratoses in a procedure known as cryosurgery. This treatment can produce pain, causing a temporary stinging sensation and slight tenderness for the first 24 – 48…
Read MoreSkin Tags
Skin tags perfectly describe the little growths some people develop around the neck, armpits, or groin, since they appear as little bits of skin. The medical name is acrochordon. The tendency to develop skin tags is inherited, meaning someone in your family likely has these as well. These growths are benign (harmless) and never become cancerous. Skin tags can…
Read MoreXerosis/Asteatosis
Dry skin (also known as xerosis or asteatosis) is a common problem that often worsens or progresses with age. Your skin needs moisture to function correctly, and your naturally secreted oils protect against rash, irritation, and overall itchiness. Most people are unaware that daily routines, such as bathing and towel drying, can actually remove moisture from your skin,…
Read MoreTinea
A common and benign condition, tinea is a fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails. Of note, the infection is contagious and may be spread either from person-to-person or to multiple sites on a single individual. However, the fungus can also be found in various places such as soil, damp floors/showers, sheets, brushes, hats,…
Read MoreTinea Versicolor
A common but harmless rash, tinea versicolor is caused by a yeast that is a part of your normal skin flora. Usually this organism grows sparsely and does not lead to problems; however, in some individuals, it grows in excess and causes a rash with discoloration. Symptoms typically appear as small, scaling patches on the…
Read MoreSolar Purpura
Also known as “traumatic or Bateman’s pupura,” solar purpura is a common skin condition among the elderly and older adults. Patients classically present with multiple areas of discoloration, primarily over the forearms and dorsal hands. The skin is so fragile and easily damaged that individuals often fail to even remember the incident that caused the damage. Further,…
Read MoreSquamous Cell Carcinoma
The second most common type of skin cancer overall, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) affects millions of Americans, causing an estimated 15,000 deaths each year. Although it most commonly affects fair skin types, SCC can develop in people of all colors, backgrounds, ages, and ethnicities. Sun and UV exposure are by far the most important risk factors, as…
Read MoreScalp Dysesthesia
A form of localized itching, scalp dysesthesia is an abnormality of the small cutaneous nerves over the head or upper neck. Patients may experience additional sensory symptoms such as tingling, burning, tenderness or pain, but itching is usually the most prominent and often only complaint. There are little-to-no skin changes (other than scratch marks), as symptoms are due to…
Read MoreBenzoyl Peroxide
An over-the-counter topical medication, benzoyl peroxide is most commonly used for the treatment of acne and similar skin conditions. It can be found in numerous products and formulas, including various soaps, lotions, gels, and liquids. Benzoyl peroxide can be thought of as a “friendlier cousin of bleach.” As such, it is extremely effective at both…
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