General Dermatology Alopecia Everyone loses hair. It is normal to lose about 50-150 hairs every day. If you see bald patches or lots of thinning, you may be experiencing hair loss. There are many reasons for hair loss. When hair loss begins suddenly, the cause may be due to illness, diet, medicine, or childbirth. If […]

General Dermatology WHAT IS ATOPIC DERMATITIS? Atopic dermatitis (also called eczema) is a common skin condition in which the skin is dry, red, and itchy. Most people develop atopic dermatitis during childhood – 60 percent or more develop it within the first year of life and at least 80 percent have the condition before age

General Dermatology What Causes Keloids? When your skin is injured, scar tissue forms over the damage to protect the wound while it’s healing. However, when too much scar tissue grows, it can result in smooth, hard growths known as keloids. Keloids often appear slowly and can take weeks or months to fully develop. Medical professionals

General Dermatology Warts are benign/non-cancerous skin growths caused by an infection to the top layer of skin by a type of human papilloma virus (HPV). Warts usually appear on the hands or feet but can also affect other areas of the body. There are over 150 human papilloma viruses that can cause warts. The virus

General Dermatology Psoriasis is a common skin condition that affects nearly 5% to 7% of the population. The tendency to develop psoriasis seems to run in families. Psoriasis causes considerable scaling of the skin and general skin discomfort, and it may or may not itch. A more important effect is the embarrassment caused by the

General Dermatology What is a Mole? This is a common term for the medical designation of “nevus.” The mole or nevus is a small, usually pigmented area on the skin which may be flat or raised. It may appear anywhere on the body, and may be present from birth. In general, most people develop between

General Dermatology Rosacea + Redness Rosacea is a common disorder of adult facial skin. Because of its red-faced, acne-like effects on personal appearance, it can cause significant psychological, social, and occupational problems if left untreated. While the cause is unknown and there is no cure for this potentially life-disruptive disorder, with appropriate treatment you can

General Dermatology Melasma causes brown to gray-brown patches, usually on the face. Most people get it on their cheeks, bridge of their nose, forehead, chin, and above their upper lip. It also can appear on other parts of the body that get lots of sun, such as the forearms and neck. How is It Treated?

General Dermatology Acne vulgaris is a chronic, inflammatory disorder of the sebaceous (oil) glands of the face, anterior chest and back. Acne is a disease that occurs in all races and has affected approximately 90% of the individuals in the United States at one time or another. It may have its onset during childhood, teen-age