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…