dermatology
Our office can offer for a wide range of dermatology services including skin cancer, atypical moles, nail disease, acne, psoriasis, eczema, Botox, photodynamic therapy for treatment of acne and pre-cancerous spots.
Our dermatology treatments include:
- Acne
- Psoriasis (mild, moderate, severe)
- Rosacea
- Eczema/atopic dermatitis/dry skin conditions
- Seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff)
- Perioral dermatitis
- Hyperhidrosis (excess sweating)
- Disorders of the hair: generalized hair loss, scarring hair loss, and excess hair (hirsutism)
- Disorders of the mouth, tongue, lips, and nails
- IG-SRT (Image-Guided SRT)
Services offered:
- Complete skin examinations
- Treatment of skin infections
- Skincare advice
- Biopsies of moles or growths
- Treatment of pre-cancerous lesions
- Excision (removal) of skin cancer and benign growths
- Skin patch testing
- Narrowband ultraviolet light therapy
- Cultures and other microbiologic examinations of skin scrapings and secretions
- Cryosurgery and electrocautery
- Steroid injections
- Now offering seasonal allergy test
Acne
Acne is a skin condition that is very common and experienced by many teenagers. There are different types of acne with the most common being acne vulgaris. There are hundreds of tiny glands called sebaceous glands just beneath the surface of the skin. These glands produce oil that normally passes through the pores to the skin and keeps your skin soft and smooth.
During the teen years, hormonal changes can stimulate the glands to produce extra oil that can clog the pores. When this happens the oil gets trapped beneath the skin and the bacteria thrive. The skin will become irritated, red, and swollen forming a pimple.
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer. All forms of skin cancer are growing each year making it a growing public concern. It is estimated that close to half of Americans who live to age 65 will develop skin cancer at least once. The most common warning sign of skin cancer is a change in the appearance of the skin. For example, new growth or a sore that won’t heal.
Melanoma is serious skin cancer. It grows in the cells that produce melanin. This is the pigment that gives your skin its color. We do not know the exact cause of melanomas.
Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or from tanning lamps and beds does increase your risk of developing melanoma. Make sure you know the warning signs of skin cancer to help make sure that cancerous changes are found and treated before cancer has a chance to spread. Melanoma can be treated successfully if it is detected early.
Eczema
Eczema is a very common skin condition. As much as 10% of the entire population may have eczema. Eczema is also called atopic dermatitis. Usually, the doctor will prescribe a topical corticosteroid ointment or cream.
The steroidal creams usually clear up the flare-up but they do not cure eczema. However, these creams are not made for long term use. With prolonged use, they will thin the skin and make flare-ups worse possibly leading to scarring.
Atypical Moles
Many people have moles and most moles are benign. Atypical moles, which doctors call dysplastic nevi, are somewhat different.
Distinguishing benign atypical moles from melanomas can be very difficult. Have the doctor check any moles you have concerns about because early detection of melanoma is key to a cure.
Hair Disease
Alopecia is a loss of hair or thinning of hair. Non-scarring alopecia is hair loss all over or in circular areas. It could be a receding hairline, broken hairs, a smooth scalp, inflammation, and even loss of lashes, eyebrows, or pubic hair.
Scarring alopecia is limited to particular areas. The symptoms are inflammation at the edge and follicle loss toward the center of lesions, violet-colored skin abnormalities, and scaling.
Male pattern baldness is the most typical kind of hair disorder affecting, half of the male population over 50 years of age. Hirsutism is excessive male pattern hair growth affecting adult women. Symptoms include irregular menstruation, lack of ovulation, acne, deepening of voice, balding, and genital abnormalities.
Hair shaft disorders are usually hereditary. Symptoms of hair shaft disorders are split ends and hair that is dry, brittle, and coarse, as well as skin and other abnormalities.
Nail Disease
Your nail health can be a clue to other health issues. Healthy nails are usually smooth and consistent in color. Certain nail discolorations can alert us to lung, heart, kidney, liver diseases, diabetes, and anemia. Nail problems include bacterial and fungal infections, ingrown nails, tumors, and warts. Keeping the nails clean and dry alleviates the sign of infection.
Botox
Botox Cosmetic can be injected into muscles on the face to improve the look of frown lines between the eyebrows. Nasal labial folds and crow’s feet around the eyes. Ask your Primary Care Doctor to see Dr. Hurdle, if you want a timely appointment.