Health Information

Information is presented on various health conditions, treatments and procedures with the goal of empowering patients to take an active role in managing their health with informed decisions about their care. This provides patients with knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand conditions and treatment plans that affect them.

The effort ultimately leads to positive experiences with healthcare providers, to improved health outcomes and a better quality of life.

Cosmetic Dermatology

Acne Treatment

Acne is the term for the blocked pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples and deeper lumps (cysts or nodules) that can appear typically on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms. Seventeen million Americans are estimated to have acne, making it th...

Dermatology

Dermatology is a medical discipline (specialty) concerned with diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair, and nails.

Dermatologists treat chronic skin conditions such as eczema, seborrhea, psoriasis, and rosacea, as well as acne, age spots/brown spots...

Dry Skin Conditions

Many people suffer from dry skin, and the cold winter months are often the worst for their symptoms. Dry skin can be due to a number of conditions:

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that causes scaling, oilines...

Itching

Itching, also known as pruritus, is a tingling, irritating sensation on the surface of the skin that provokes scratching. While incidental itching may be resolved by scratching, persistent itching is often only worsened by this response. Itching may be confined to one area on the body or may be an en...

Annual Skin Examinations

Annual skin examinations are an important tool for cancer screening and are recommended for all patients. During these screenings, any suspicious growths, moles, or lesions are detected and existing growths are monitored. Annual screenings detect any abnormalities at their earlies...