General Dermatology

Skin Checks

Skin checks are comprehensive visual exams performed by a dermatologist to identify abnormal moles, growths, or signs of skin cancer. Early detection through routine checks significantly improves outcomes, especially for melanoma and other aggressive skin cancers.

What to Expect:

• A head-to-toe evaluation in a private exam room
• Focus on moles, birthmarks, lesions, or new skin changes
• Biopsies may be performed on suspicious spots

When to Get Checked:

• Once per year, or more often if you have a personal or family history of skin cancer
• After excessive sun exposure or tanning

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Mole & Birthmark Check

Changes in moles or birthmarks may signal early-stage skin cancer. We use the ABCDE rule to examine asymmetry, border, color, diameter, and evolution of skin spots. Biopsies are performed on suspicious lesions.

Common Concerns:

• Darkening or growth of a mole
• New mole after age 30
• Bleeding, itching, or irregular borders

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Sun & Brown Spots

Brown spots, often caused by years of sun exposure, can be a cosmetic nuisance or a sign of deeper skin damage. We offer treatments like prescription creams, cryotherapy, or laser options depending on severity.

Options Include:

• Cryotherapy (freezing spots)
• Chemical peels
• Lightening creams (hydroquinone, retinoids)

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Seborrheic Keratosis

Seborrheic keratoses appear as brown, scaly patches that may look like warts. They're non-cancerous but may be removed for cosmetic reasons or if irritated.

Treatment Options:

• Cryotherapy
• Curettage
• Electrosurgery

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Actinic Keratosis

Rough, scaly patches that result from chronic sun exposure may turn into squamous cell carcinoma. We offer cryotherapy, topical chemo (5-FU), and PDT.

Signs:

• Rough patch on scalp, face, or arms
• Feels like sandpaper
• May burn or itch

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Acne & Acne Scars

Acne affects all ages—not just teens. We customize care with oral/topical meds, extractions, peels, or laser. We also treat acne scarring with microneedling, PRP, and more.

Treatments May Include:

• Benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, antibiotics
• Hormonal therapy
• Laser or microneedling for scars

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Rosacea & Melasma

Rosacea causes facial redness and flushing; melasma leads to brown patches, often from sun or hormones. We use medical-grade creams, laser, and patient education.

Treatment Options:

• Metronidazole, azelaic acid, IPL therapy (for rosacea)
• Hydroquinone, tretinoin, sun protection (for melasma)

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Eczema & Psoriasis

These chronic conditions cause itchy, red, and sometimes painful skin. We offer topical steroids, biologics, and lifestyle support for long-term relief.

Treatment Includes:

• Moisturizers, steroid creams
• Biologics like Dupixent or Cosentyx
• UV light therapy

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Skin Tags & Warts

Skin tags are harmless growths, often around the neck or underarms. Warts, caused by HPV, can spread. We remove them with cryotherapy, electrosurgery, or excision.

Treatment Options:

• Freezing (cryotherapy)
• Surgical removal
• Topical acids

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