Medical Procedures

HSV is a common viral infection that can occur anywhere on the skin or mucous membranes. Inflammation with small blisters and sores cause pain, itching or burning occurs around the infe

What is Molluscum Contagiosum? Typically found in children, this viral infection appears as small, pearl shaped spots.  A virus, similar to the wart virus, causes this condition and it

Atopic Dermatitis is a circumstance of heightened reactivity to everyday things, like pollen, dust, etc. “Atopic” means “having an allergic predisposition.” Onset is usually in childhoo

Folliculitis is inflammation of a hair follicle and can occur anywhere on the body.  The skin areas that are most commonly affected are the face / beard, neck, buttocks and thighs.  Sma

Seborrhea is more commonly known as “dandruff” in adults or “cradle cap” in infants.    This skin disorder causes dry white flaking or scaling, mild redness and itching.  The scalp is m

Tinea is a fungus that can grow on your skin, hair or nails.  Tinea infections are named for the part of the body they infect.  Tinea corporis is a fungal infecton of the skin.  It look

Acne occurs when the pores of your skin become clogged, most often on the face, neck, back, and chest. No one knows exactly why this happens, but we do know that testosterone plays a pa

Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating is a common disorder affecting many people. Palmar hyperhidrosis or sweaty palms is the most common form of hyperhidrosis, causing excessive sweating

Psoriasis is a common condition where old skin cells stop shedding, and new skin cells grow ten times faster than normal causing them to stick together forming scaly, dry patches and “f