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Hand Dermatitis is a descriptive term that includes any number of entities that result in a recurrent tendency for the hands to become irritated, itchy, scaly and/or generally inflamed. Sometimes the feet can be involved as well. Hand Dermatitis is a very common problem. It is quite frustrating and can be tricky to treat at…

Spontaneous ecchymosis (also called ‘actinic purpura’) is extremely common. It occurs primarily on the forearms and hands but can also occur on the legs. Basically, tiny vessels rupture in the skin and leave black, purple and/or red patches. The patches can easily tear. Though the process is similar to “bruising”, this occurs in the skin…

Acne is a common skin problem. It occurs most often in people between ages 10 and 30, but it can affect persons of any age. Acne is caused by a complex combination of factors. These include hormones, bacteria and an individual’s genetic tendency to have blocked pores. For the most part, having acne has very…

Psoriasis is a common skin problem that affects 2% of the population. Although some answers have been found, the specific cause for psoriasis isn’t completely understood. Psoriasis is definitely not contagious. In some instances, a hereditary pattern can be seen in families, but most of the time, this is not the case. Psoriasis is not…

Dry Skin (or Xerosis) can be a significant problem for many people. This is especially true during the cool parts of the year or during times when temperatures fluctuate. Dry Skin can cause itching and irritation, and if it is bad enough, it can predispose some people to skin infections. For these and other reasons,…

Urticaria is a phenomenon in which the skin develops itchy, red or pink blotches. Most people refer to this skin finding as “hives”, and some call the skin blotches “welts”. These itchy areas tend to arise and disappear within a few hours, but others often emerge as the former ones disappear. The cause of urticaria…

Rosacea (pronounced “Ro-zay-sha”), which is also called Acne Rosacea, is a common skin disorder that affects more than 5% of the U.S. population. It tends to occur in patients between the ages of 30-55 but can occur in any adult patient. Women are affected more often than men. Rosacea tends to be a chronic disorder…

Please read completely before starting your lsotretinoin ! DO NOT use your other “acne medications” (prior OTC products or prescriptions) DO NOT get in a tanning bed DO NOT get excessive sunshine unless you are very careful with protection. Some patients burn easier on this medication. 11Test the waters 11, so to speak, before taking…

(please read carefully and completely before your surgery) You have been scheduled (or tentatively scheduled) for surgery here at our practice. This information will help you prepare for your procedure. Read it carefully and completely. We strongly recommend that you bring someone along with you the day of surgery if at all possible. That person…