Category Archives: Clinical Dermatology

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Sep

Cysts Pittsburgh

Cysts – Pittsburgh Effective Treatment Options

Published: September 18, 2015

Cysts are bumps that can appear either on the surface of the skin or beneath it. Visible cysts can be dealt with using one of the following two methods: surgical removal and cyst drainage. Surgical removal is an effective treatment that is often used to eliminate visible cysts, especially large ones that are causing issues. When there is a...

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3

Sep

Vitiligo Pittsburgh

Vitiligo – Irregular Pigmentation Pittsburgh

Published: September 3, 2015

Vitiligo causes white patches to form on the skin due to loss of brown pigmentation in the tissues. Patients who are interested in addressing the symptoms of vitiligo should come in for a consultation. The exact cause of vitiligo has not yet been determined. It may be an autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune cells attack and destroy...

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15

Aug

Shingles Pittsburgh

Shingles – Pittsburgh Herpes Zoster Rash

Published: August 15, 2015

If you are experiencing the skin condition known as shingles, or think you may be experiencing it, come to our office for treatment recommendations. Patients with shingles experience numerous symptoms. It can often begin with a tingling, painful, or itching sensation in an area on one side of the body or face. A large rash then forms on this area...

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31

Jul

Eczema Pittsburgh

Eczema – Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Pittsburgh

Published: July 31, 2015

Eczema is a condition that can cause self-consciousness and embarrassment in social situations. Patients with eczema may have scaly skin patches, bumps, swelling, blisters, inflammation, color changes, and an itching sensation in affected areas. To avoid exacerbating this condition, it’s best to stay away from certain triggers whenever...

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10

Jul

Excessive Sweating Pittsburgh

Excessive Sweating – Pittsburgh Hyperhidrosis

Published: July 10, 2015

Excessive sweating can be an embarrassing and sometimes even socially crippling issue. If you’re suffering from this problem, there’s good news – at our practice, we offer treatment to manage it. The technical name for excessive sweating is hyperhidrosis. Patients experiencing this condition are producing excess sweat from the soles of...

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27

Jun

Full-Body Mole Screening Pittsburgh

Full-Body Mole Screening – Skin Cancer Pittsburgh

Published: June 27, 2015

The earlier skin cancer is caught, the easier it is to treat. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to notice suspicious growths on your body. Because of this, it’s extremely important to get a full-body mole screening. A full-body mole screening is a diagnostic procedure performed on a yearly basis by a qualified dermatologist. It is used to...

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11

Jan

Three Reasons You May Want to Consider Permanent Makeup

Published: January 11, 2014

Permanent makeup is a popular solution that more and more patients are inquiring about. It’s a simple procedure that offers long-lasting results. Here are three reasons why you may want to consider this procedure in the near future. 1) It can be done on multiple areas of the face. Many people have the misconception that permanent makeup is...

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30

Oct

Benefits of an IPL Photofacial

Published: October 30, 2013

Men and women who want a younger looking, healthy appearance should consider an IPL photofacial. Unlike more intense cosmetic surgeries, this non-invasive procedure offers beautiful results without any downtime or prolonged recovery period. IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light, which is exactly how this technology works. Treatments are gentle, and...

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