We offer comprehensive dermatology care. While this includes the diagnosis and treatment of routine skin rashes and skin cancer examinations, we also treat Acne, Eczema, Nail fungus, Psoriasis, and Rosacea.


Dermatology Q & A

What is Dermatology?

Dermatology involves the study, research, diagnosis, and management of any health conditions that may affect the skin, fat hair, nails, and membranes.

What are the most common types of skin diseases?

Acne
What is acne? It is caused when blocked skin follicles from a plug caused by oil from glands, bacteria, and dead cells clump together and swell.

Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, scaly skin that may feel painful, swollen, or hot. Learn more about the types and what causes psoriasis.

Eczema
Eczema is a skin condition that causes dry and itchy areas on the skin. This condition is not transmittable, and symptoms can flare up with contact to certain irritations and allergens.

Atopic Dermatitis
What is atopic dermatitis? It is a skin disease causing much itchiness. Scratching leads to redness, swelling, cracking, weeping clear fluid, crusting, and scaling.

Rosacea
What is rosacea? It is a long-term disease that causes reddened skin and pimples, usually on the face. It can also make the skin thicker and cause eye problems.

Pemphigus
What is pemphigus? It is a disease where the immune system attacks healthy cells in the top layer of skin, resulting in blisters.

Scleroderma
Scleroderma causes patches of tight, hard skin, but can also harm your blood vessels and organs.

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