Seborrheic keratosis (SK) is a benign skin growth commonly seen among people over 40 years of age. SK, also known as barnacles can come in different colors such as brown, black, or skin-colored growths on the face, chest, shoulders and back. The growths on the skin are usually multiple, with a waxy, scaly, slightly elevated, or warty and “stuck on”…
Rosacea is a skin condition that causes redness on the face. Many times, the first appearance of rosacea can look like acne. Often, people may present with flushed cheeks. You may notice small red blood vessels on the skin or your nose might seem redder and more bulbous looking. Book an appointment with us for consulting and discussing possible treatment…
Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, and recurrent skin disorder that affects the life cycle of skin cells. The cause of psoriasis is not known, but it is believed to have a genetic component. Currently, there is no complete cure for psoriasis. However, there are many treatment options that can clear psoriasis for a period of time including phototherapy and oral…
Malignant Melanoma is rare compared to BCC and SCC, but the most deadly of all skin cancers. Excessive and cumulative sun exposure, especially severe sunburn is the single most important preventable cause of melanoma. Melanoma may appear suddenly or begin in or near an existing mole or dark spot in the skin. It is important to self-observe and know the…
Impetigo is a highly contagious, superficial bacterial skin infection most common among children 2 to 6 years old. People who are in close contact with the infected children or play close contact sports such as rugby, American football, and wrestling are also susceptible, regardless of age. Impetigo can present in both bullous and non-bullous forms. Treatments of impetigo include topical…
A fungal infection is caused by a type of fungus called a dermatophyte that infects the top layer of the skin, hair or nails. Fungal infections of the skin are known as ringworm (tinea). There are many types of ringworm including body (tinea corporis), jock itch (tinea cruris), athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), scalp (tinea capitis), nail (tinea unguium), and beard…
Eczema is a chronic condition that can be controlled with diligence on the part of the patients and their families. With proper education and compliance, even severe cases of atopic dermatitis can be held at bay with little interruption on the lives of all involved. Book an appointment with us if you are suffering from atopic dermatitis or want to…
Alopecia is the medical description of hair loss from the head or body, sometimes to the extent of baldness. Causes of alopecia can be multifactorial. Unlike the common depilation of body hair, alopecia tends to be involuntary and displeasing. Alopecia can be categorized into non-scarring and focal, non-scarring and diffuse, or scarring and focal. Treatment of hair loss is individualized…
Actinic keratosis (AK) is a premalignant condition with thick, scaly, or crusty patches on the skin surface. Another name for actinic keratosis is called solar keratosis, sun spots, or precancerous spots. AK is slow growing and takes years to develop. It usually arises after age 40, but in areas with high intensity of sunlight such as Florida, AK can be…