Based on their mechanism of action, topical sunscreens can be broadly classified into two groups, chemical absorbers and physical blockers. Chemical absorbers work by absorbing ultraviolet (UV) radiation and can be further differentiated by the type of radiation they…

The most important part of our job, as dermatologists, is early detection of skin cancer. We encourage our patients to perform self-examinations frequently, bring suspicious growths to our attention and come in for a full body skin examination annually.…

Seborrheic Keratoses are benign, non-cancerous, skin growths that may develop anywhere on the skin. They are typically brown or even black in color. They appear pasted or stuck on, are rough in texture, often being mistaken for warts. There…

Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic, relapsing and usually mild inflammatory skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and torso. Typically, seborrheic dermatitis presents with scaly, flaky, itchy, and red skin. It particularly affects the sebaceous gland-rich areas of skin. In…

Scabies is an itchy, contagious infestation caused by mites that burrow under the skin. Little red bumps develop in the skin folds, between the fingers, around the belt line and in the genital region. It is transmitted by close…

Psoriasis is a chronic, non-curable, common relapsing and remitting immune mediated systemic disease characterized by red, scaly plaques. These skin lesions may vary in severity from localized patches to complete body coverage with nail and joint involvement (psoriatic arthritis).…

Pityriasis Rosea (PR) is a very common rash caused by a virus. It is unclear as to how this virus is transmitted, and it does not appear to be contagious. It is most common during the spring and fall.…

Perioral Dermatitis is a form of rosacea that occurs most commonly in young women between the ages of 20 to 45. Patients present with small red bumps along with redness and peeling around the eyes, nose or mouth. The…

Nail fungus is also referred to as onychomycosis or tinea ungium. It affects about 12% of all Americans, can run in families and is more common in toenails than in fingernails. Affected nails appear thickened, discolored and may separate…

Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin disease caused by a virus that typically presents as a flesh colored bump with a central indentation or dell. This skin disease is most often seen in children and patients who have eczema.…