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Precancers & Skin Cancers
Actinic Keratoses
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are precancerous skin growths caused by long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, typically from sunlight or tanning beds. These lesions frequently appear on sun-exposed areas—such as the scalp, face, dorsal hands, and forearms—and are characterized by rough, scaly
Cosmetic Treatments
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy is a non-invasive, non-laser treatment that utilizes high-intensity pulses of visible light to achieve skin rejuvenation. IPL delivers light energy that is converted into heat, selectively damaging targeted chromophores without affecting the surrounding tissue. This
Precancers & Skin Cancers
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most commonly occurring type of skin cancer. It appears most frequently in areas that are exposed to direct sunlight, such as the face, nose, ears, lips, neck, and back of the hands. Squamous cell carcinomas can present as rough, scaly, red patches; wart or horn-like
Skin Conditions
Stasis Dermatitis
Stasis dermatitis is a type of eczema that develops on the lower legs as a result of poor circulation. In affected people, the valves in the deep leg veins that help push blood back to the heart begin to fail, leading to the leakage of fluid, varicose veins, and subsequent swelling of the lower legs.
Infections & Infestations
Oral Herpes (Herpes Simplex Labialis, Cold Sores, Fever Blisters)
A cold sore is a blister or a cluster of blisters that typically form on or around the lips and mouth. Affected people can experience recurrent bouts of blister outbreaks, often triggered by sun exposure, hormonal fluctuations, stress, illness, or injury. The condition is caused by an infection by the
Cosmetic Treatments
Neuromodulators
Neuromodulators (Botox, Daxxify, Dysport, Jeaveau, Myobloc, Xeomin) are nonsurgical, cosmetic injectables that are used to temporarily lessen or eliminate the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Commonly treated areas include frown lines, forehead creases, and crow’s feet. These cosmetic injections
Skin Conditions
Nummular Dermatitis
Nummular dermatitis is a type of eczema characterized by intensely itchy, red, scaly, and at times weeping or oozing, coin-shaped lesions. Nummular dermatitis typically affects the extremities, with the legs being the most common site of involvement. The condition can occur at any age, with men being
Skin Growths
Neurofibroma
A neurofibroma is a benign, non-cancerous, nerve tumor that presents as a soft, flesh colored, bump on or under the skin. It can occur in isolation as a non-worrisome skin growth or rarely, when numerous lesions are present, as an association with a genetic condition known as neurofibromatosis. Most
Skin Conditions
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis is a very common skin condition which presents with itchy, red patches of skin, greasy scales, and flaking. Common areas of involvement include the scalp, ears, eyebrow region, and sides of the nose. It typically occurs in infants younger than 3 months of age and in adults ages
Infections & Infestations
Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by an infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of the herpes simplex virus- herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Either type can cause genital herpes, but HSV-2 is responsible for