Acne is the most frequent skin condition in the United States. It is characterized by pimples that appear on the face, back, and chest. Every year, about 80% of adolescents have acne, and about 5% of adults experience acne.

Treating acne is a relatively slow process; there is no overnight remedy. Some treatments include:

Benzoyl Peroxide - Used in mild acne cases, benzoyl peroxide reduces the hair follicles' blockages.

Oral and Topical Antibiotics - Used to treat any infection in the pores.

Hormonal Treatments - Can be used for adult women with hormonally induced acne.

Tretinoin - A derivative of Vitamin A, tretinoin helps unplug the blocked-up material in whiteheads/blackheads. It has become a mainstay in the treatment of acne.

Extraction - Removal of whiteheads and blackheads using a small metal instrument centered on the comedone and pushed down, extruding the blocked pore.

A "Rash" is a general term for a wide variety of skin conditions. A rash refers to a change that affects the skin and usually appears as a red patch or small bumps or blisters. The majority of rashes are harmless and can be treated effectively with over-the-counter anti-itch creams, antihistamines, and moisturizing lotions.

If you experience a rash that does not go away on its own after a few weeks, make an appointment to see one of our dermatologists to have it properly diagnosed and treated.

Eczema is a general term used to describe an inflammation of the skin. In fact, eczema is a series of chronic skin conditions that produce itchy rashes, scaly, dry, and leathery areas; skin redness; or inflammation around blisters.

For mild cases, over-the-counter topical creams and antihistamines can relieve the itching. A dermatologist will likely prescribe stronger medicine in persistent cases, such as steroid creams, oral steroids (corticosteroids), antibiotic pills, or antifungal creams to treat any potential infection.

Moles are brown or black growths, usually round or oval, that can appear anywhere on the skin. They can be rough or smooth, flat or raised, single or in multiples. They occur when cells responsible for skin pigmentation, known as melanocytes, grow in clusters instead of being spread out across the skin.

If any of these conditions occur, please make an appointment to see one of our dermatologists right away. The doctor may do a biopsy of the mole to determine if it is or isn't cancerous and/or surgically removes it.

We can treat acne, precancerous sun spots or scarring due to acne with Photodynamic Therapy, also known as Blue Light Therapy. Blue Light is a treatment that is non-invasive and effective.  It is used to treat acne, actinic keratoses as well as sun-damaged skin. This procedure can be done anywhere on the body that the provider recommends. The blue light works with all skin types and acts by killing acne-causing bacteria, overactive oil glands, premalignant skin cells, and pre-cancers.Blue Light Therapy is a state-of-the-art system in photofacial therapy. The blue light system delivers painless light of a blue color that greatly enhances the results of your skin rejuvenation.

Blu Light Pre+Post Care

Skin Cancer - IGSRT, or image-guided superficial radiotherapy, is a non-surgical treatment that uses low levels of X-ray energy to kill the cancer cells and allow normal tissue to grow back in its place. It is the only skin cancer treatment with ultrasound imaging, so you and your doctor can see the cancer, precisely target the tumor, and watch it shrink over the course of the treatment. It is delivered in stages, which typically involve 3-5 treatments per week for 4-7 weeks. Each treatment is painless and can be done in as little as 15 minutes. Up to 3 tumors can be treated at one time, and the dose can be adjusted at every stage based on the tumor response.

Is IG-SRT effective? IG-SRT has a cure rate of 99% for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, making it one of the most effective treatments available for advanced skin cancer based on clinical studies.

Unlike Mohs surgery, there is no cutting, bleeding, scarring, or need for reconstructive surgery. You will not need anesthesia. You can continue your normal daily activities during the course of the treatment.

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes facial redness, acne-like pimples, visible small blood vessels on the face, swelling, and/or watery, irritated eyes. This inflammation of the face can affect the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, or eyelids. More than 14 million Americans suffer from rosacea. It is not contagious, but there is some evidence to suggest that it is inherited. There is no known cause or cure for rosacea. There is also no link between rosacea and cancer.

Rosacea generally begins after age 30 and goes through cycles of flare-ups and remissions. Over time, it gets ruddier in color, and small blood vessels (like spider veins) may appear on the face. If left untreated, bumps and pimples may form, the end of the nose may become swollen, red, and bulbous and the eyes may water or become irritated.

Rosacea occurs most often among people with fair skin who tend to blush or flush easily. It occurs more often among women than men, but men tend to suffer from more severe symptoms. Most patients experience multiple symptoms at varying levels of severity.