Conditions and Treatments

Skin Cancer
The three most frequently occurring forms of skin cancer include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Learn what to look for and what to do to reduce the risk of skin cancer.

Mohs Surgery
A unique process for the precise removal of skin cancer. This type of surgery has the highest cure rates (98-99%) and preserves the greatest amount of healthy tissue.

Actinic Keratosis
This is a common skin condition known as the early beginnings of skin cancer and is primarily caused by overexposure to the sun. Learn what to look for and how to prevent skin cancer.

Acne
Although thought to be an unavoidable roadblock faced by teenagers on the road to maturity, acne affects teenagers and adults alike. Several treatments are available that can clear the skin and ease complexion concerns.

Eczema
One of the most common types of dermatitis (inflamed skin). This noncontagious, allergic skin disease can cause continual, superficial inflammation of the skin.

Psoriasis
What may be just another simple case of dry skin may in fact be Psoriasis, a chronic and sometimes painful skin disease. This persistent skin disorder causes the skin to become inflamed, producing red, thickened patches with silvery scales, often called plaques.

Rosacea
It may start as a slight redness that occasionally appears on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead. With the passage of time however, the complexion can become inflamed, the redness become more apparent and blood vessels may be visible.

Pediatric Dermatology
Children are prone to experiencing some form of skin condition including: cradle cap, skin infections, eczema, warts, hives, poison ivy, impetigo, rashes, sunburn, acne and birthmarks. Learn what can be done to relieve these symptoms.

Sun Damage & Aging Skin
Exposure to the sun without the proper protection can be very harmful to the long-term health of your skin. In fact, 90% of the visible signs of premature aging can be directly associated to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun.

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Exposure to the sun without the proper protection can be very harmful to the long-term health of your skin. In fact, 90% of the visible signs of premature aging can be directly associated to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun.

The Anatomy of Skin
Skin is basically composed of three layers: the epidermis, dermis, and subdermis. Through proper cleansing, moisturizing and protection methods skin can remain healthy for years.

Other Common Skin Problems
A list of common skin conditions.