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.

Dry skin, or xerosis, is a common condition that can occur for a variety of reasons. You can typically manage dry skin at home, but excessively dry skin may point toward another issue that requires help from a dermatologist.

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.

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.

Lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a rare condition that affects the hair and scalp. It is part of the lichen planus family, which is an inflammatory condition that affects the mucous membranes and skin.

People typically have between 10 and 40 moles on their skin but may have more if their skin has a light complexion. The medical name for a mole is a “melanocytic nevus,” and they are typically less than half an inch in diameter.

Moles come in a variety of colors, including black, brown, tan, red, a combination of red and brown, or skin-colored. The moles on your body may be perfectly flat or raised.

Most moles appear on the skin during childhood and adolescence. Moles will grow as the child (or teen) grows. Some moles will darken, and others will lighten. These changes are expected and seldom a sign of melanoma, the most-serious skin cancer.

Nail fungus develops from a fungal infection of the fingernails or toenails. A yellow or white spot underneath the tip of the nail is often the first indication of nail fungus.

Newborns are prone to many types of skin rashes, which may be alarming to parents. Although most rashes are harmless, several other rashes can indicate severe infections and constitute emergencies. Rashes associated with life threatening situations include bacterial sepsis, meningitis, herpes and autoimmune diseases like Kawasaki’s syndrome. As a parent, it is important to be aware of the potential severity of such rashes and the vulnerability of newborns and understand that expert opinion and immediate care are paramount.

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.

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.

Warts are round skin growths that appear in response to the human papillomavirus (HPV) infecting your top layer of skin.

They are not cancerous. HPV typically occurs after you have accidentally cut your skin or damaged it in some other way. The virus that causes warts is contagious, which means you can spread it to other parts of your body or to another person.