A person who has been diagnosed with melanoma needs to be treated by a dermatologist, especially one who specializes in skin cancers. What Is Melanoma? Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It gets its name because it begins in the melanocytes in the skin. These are cells that give skin, hair and eyes their …
Does Hand Rejuvenation Really Work?
Just like our faces and necks, our hands say a lot about us, especially when it comes to aging. Most of us are busy concentrating on everything above our shoulders, that we often forget old hands give away our age. Just like the face, the hands endure the same amount of sun damage during our …
How is Mohs Surgery So Effective for Skin Cancer Treatment?
With a success rate of 99 percent, Mohs surgery is a very popular option for patients with melanomas and other skin cancers. Developed in the 1930s by Dr. Frederick Mohs, the procedure has undergone some minor changes and refinements to be molded into a highly effective cancer fighting tool. The procedure removes cancer cells with …
What are Effective Medical Dermatology Treatments for Toenail Fungus?
The Problem with Toenail Fungus Toenail fungus, also known as onychomycosis, is a relatively common medical dermatological problem but one that often goes unnoticed in its initial stage of development. Toenail fungus is an infection that, once it begins to breed in the tissue, presents as a yellow discoloration. Without treatment, the fungus will continue …
How Can a Dermatologist Treat Alopecia?
Alopecia is also known as alopecia areata. It is a hair loss condition. In most cases, only the scalp hair falls out. However, the eyebrows and eyelashes may be affected by this condition. Alopecia affects about 0.1 to 0.2 percent of the population. It is more common in children, teens and young adults. What Causes …
Can Photodynamic Therapy Really Treat Skin Cancer?
Photodynamic therapy, also known as PDT, uses a photosensitizing agent and particular types of light to treat cancer. The photosensitizing agent produces a form oxygen when it is exposed to certain wavelengths of light. The oxygen then kills the nearby cancer cells. The specific photosensitizing agent and wavelength of light determine how deeply the light …
How to Treat the Symptoms of Impetigo
Impetigo is an unsightly infection that typically erupts on delicate parts of the face such as the nose or mouth. It is caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria, well-known for causing other conditions such as urinary tract infections and strep throat. These germs live on your skin and are usually benign unless they become overgrown …
How Dermatologists Can Detect Types of Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is often discovered after patients visit their doctors to discuss symptoms they are experiencing. When signs of skin cancer are suspected, a variety of tests may be ordered to rule out or confirm the condition. Here is a look at the ways dermatologists determine if skin cancer is present. Exam and Medical History …
What Are The Best Actinic Keratosis Treatments?
Actinic keratosis, or AK occurs when the skin is damaged by ultraviolet rays, either the sun’s or a tanning salon’s. It’s a dry, scaly area on the skin, and though it seems harmless, an AK needs to be looked at and monitored by a dermatologist. AKs can be precursors to squamous cell skin cancer. Treatments …
Why Liposuction Continues To Be An Effective Way To Lose Fat
Why Choose Liposuction Over Other Treatments? You have probably heard about non-invasive treatments that are good for eliminating fat, such as i-Lipo, Zerona, coolsculpting and Exilis. Those treatments may be promising, but none of those treatments are as effective as liposuction. Liposuction has a proven track record of success, which is why it is so …