Services

From rashes to melanoma, our dermatologists at North Branch Dermatology are equipped to handle all your dermatological needs. To help you understand your options, we've included descriptions of some of our leading services on this page. For more information on our dermatology services, check out our Dermatology FAQs page.

 

Acne

Acne is the most frequent skin condition seen by medical professionals. It consists of pimples that appear on the face, back and chest. About 80% of adolescents have some form of acne and about 5% of adults experience acne. In normal skin, oil glands under the skin, known as sebaceous glands, produce an oily substance called sebum. Read More »

 

Moles (Nevi)

Moles are brown or black growths, usually round or oval, that can appear anywhere on the skin. They can be rough or smooth, flat or raised, single or in multiples. They occur when cells that are responsible for skin pigmentation, known as melanocytes, grow in clusters instead of being spread out across the skin. Generally, moles are less than one-quarter inch in size. Most moles appear by the age of 20, although some moles may appear later in life.  Read More » 

 

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition that creates red patches of skin with white, flaky scales. It most commonly occurs on the elbows, knees and trunk, but can appear anywhere on the body. The first episode usually strikes between the ages of 15 and 35. It is a chronic condition that will then cycle through flare-ups and remissions throughout the rest of the patient's life. Psoriasis affects as many as 7.5 million people in the United States. About 20,000 children under age 10 have been diagnosed with psoriasis. Read More »

 

Rashes

"Rash" is a general term for a wide variety of skin conditions. A rash refers to a change that affects the skin and usually appears as a red patch or small bumps or blisters on the skin. The majority of rashes are harmless and can be treated effectively with over-the-counter anti-itch creams, antihistamines and moisturizing lotions. Read More »

 

Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that causes facial redness, acne-like pimples, visible small blood vessels on the face, swelling and/or watery, irritated eyes. This inflammation of the face can affect the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead or eyelids. More than 14 million Americans suffer from rosacea. It is not contagious, but there is some evidence to suggest that it is inherited. There is no known cause or cure for rosacea. There is also no link between rosacea and cancer. Read More »

 

Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is the most common form of human cancers, affecting more than one million Americans every year. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their lives. Skin cancers are generally curable if caught early. However, people who have had skin cancer are at a higher risk of developing a new skin cancer, which is why regular self-examination and doctor visits are imperative.  Read More » 

 

Warts

Warts are small, harmless growths that appear most frequently on the hands and feet. Sometimes they look flat and smooth, other times they have a dome-shaped or cauliflower-like appearance. Warts can be surrounded by skin that is either lighter or darker. Warts are caused by different forms of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). They occur in people of all ages and can spread from person-to-person and from one part of the body to another. Warts are benign (noncancerous) and generally painless. Read More »

 

Wrinkles

Wrinkles are a natural part of the aging process. They occur most frequently in areas exposed to the sun, such as the face, neck, back of the hands and forearms. Over time, skin gets thinner, drier and less elastic. Ultimately, this causes wrinkles - either fine lines or deep furrows. In addition to sun exposure, premature aging of the skin is associated with smoking, heredity and skin type (higher incidence among people with fair hair, blue-eyes and light skin). Read More »


Micro-Needling

A medical device is used to break down old scar tissue and stimulate skin cells for proliferation.  This results in the creation of new elastin and collagin fibers, as well as improved blood supply.  The device glides gently along the skin, penetrating the layers of the skin closest to the surface, of a depth of up to 2mm to creat numerous tiny needle wounds.  The therapy encourages the body to respond through creation of new collagen and elastin fibers.  As the skin responds, it plumps and thickens, reducing the appearance of scars, wrinkles and fine lines, and giving an overall more youthful appearance to the skin.  It is used to treat mild to moderate acne scarring, surgical scarring, fine lines and wrinkles, stretch marks, pore size and skin texture and keloid scarring.


XTRAC Laser

Using a carefully focused beam delivered through a sophisticated liquid light guide delivery system, the XTRAC Laser is designed to clear unsightly psoriasis and eczema plaques quickly and effectively.  Because it concentrates light on active lesions, XTRAC allows your health care technician to deliver the high therapeutic doses necessary for rapid clearing without risk tohealthy skin.  It can also be used for vitiligo.


Chemical Peels

A chemical peel uses glycolic acid to effective and predictabley remove surface skin cells leaving the skin smoother and healthier.  It can work on many areas of the skin including the forehead, browline, cheeks, crowsfeet, mouth lines, chin, back of hands, and chest.

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