Davie Dermatology
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Do you know what is the most common skin condition in the United States? That’s right, acne. Because it’s so common, it’s easy to find inaccurate information on acne treatment on the web. We only offer acne treatment that is backed by research and proven  to be effective. A common acne myth is that you should leave it alone and let it run its course. This is a myth! Untreated acne can cause dark spots and permanent scars. There are effective methods of treating acne that can improve your self-esteem as well as your skin!

More info here provided by the American Academy of Dermatology.

Another common skin condition, rosacea is skin redness of varying degrees. An early sign of rosacea is the tendency to flush or blush easily, more so than other people. From there the redness can spread beyond the nose and cheeks to the forehead, chin, ears, chest, and back. Beyond the redness, rosacea can also cause visible blood vessels, swelling, acne-like breakouts, bumpy skin texture, and irritate eyes and eyelids. Rosacea treatment can include medicine, emollients, laser or light treatments, and antibiotics.

More info here provided by the American Academy of Dermatology.

Eczema is a skin condition that is common in children but can affect adults as well. Symptoms include dry, scaly patches on the skin, itchiness, rashes, skin thickening, and more. The symptoms of eczema vary from children to adults, and many children who have eczema as a child only experience mild symptoms as adults, if any. Eczema treatments cannot cure the skin condition, but make it more manageable. Treatments include medications, prescription skin care products, and lifestyle changes to prevent flare-ups or the condition from getting worse.

More info here provided by the American Academy of Dermatology.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that cannot be cured, but can be controlled with proper treatment. There are a few different types of psoriasis that are characterized by different symptoms. In general, psoriasis causes reddish or silver coated, raised patches on the skin, red spots on the skin, pus-filled bumps, scaly patches of skin, and more. Psoriasis treatment can reduce the symptoms of the skin condition, topical Rx’s, systemic Rx’s, emollients, biologics, and light therapy.

More info here provided by the American Academy of Dermatology.

Light Therapy is an outpatient treatment procedure we offer which can improve skin appearance, reduce symptoms and treat various chronic skin conditions. During a light therapy treatment, we expose your skin to ultraviolet light. A light therapy treatment is performed with a prescription and under the supervision of our dermatologists.   Phototherapy differs from sun exposure or tanning beds by delivering one specific UV component at monitored doses by our specially trained staff. During a light therapy treatment you’re exposed to specific UV rays that are proven to treat chronic skin conditions, like psoriasis.

Our physicians and physician assistants commonly perform skin biopsies.  This simple procedure involves numbing the skin and taking a small sample of the top layers of the skin (shave biopsy) or a small plug of skin followed by placement of a suture (punch biopsy). This enables the pathologist to examine the skin and give the providers valuable information regarding skin cancers, rashes, etc. This often helps guide treatment recommendations.

Our office houses four surgical suites and professionals who offer skin cancer treatments in-house. Our treatments include surgical excisions, cryosurgery, photodynamic therapy, prescriptions, electrodessication and curretage, and more.  Sometimes it is necessary for patients to be referred to a plastic surgeon or a Mohs surgeon for treatment of their skin cancers.

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is a treatment which removes precancerous, and sometimes cancerous, skin lesions using blue light. A medicine is applied to your skin, and is allowed to absorb for a period of time while you wait in the office.  We then expose the skin to a special light which destroys the precancerous or cancerous portions of the skin.

Chemical peels are a method of treating actinic keratoses (precancers on the skin), as they remove that rough layer of skin to reveal a fresh new layer. The main side effects are redness and swelling but they are temporary.

A widening part, a receding hairline, increased shedding, or patches of hair loss are all reasons to schedule an evaluation. Seeking care early matters. For many types of progressive hair loss, treatment can help preserve the hair you have, while regrowing hair becomes more difficult as the loss advances.

Your provider will review your symptoms and medical history and examine your hair and scalp. Additional testing may help identify the cause. Depending on your diagnosis and health history, treatment options may include topical solutions applied to the scalp or a daily oral medication. Your provider will discuss the benefits, possible side effects, and realistic expectations. The goals may include slowing further loss and encouraging regrowth, with results taking several months and ongoing treatment often needed to maintain improvement.

Please schedule a separate appointment for hair loss so your provider has enough time for a thorough evaluation and to discuss treatment options. A skin cancer screening visit is focused on checking your skin for signs of cancer and does not allow adequate time for a hair loss evaluation.

Learn about hair loss diagnosis and treatment from the American Academy of Dermatology.