Medical dermatology for adults and children

Acne can be unsightly and painful. In addition to the physical toll, it can also saddle sufferers with poor self-esteem and even depression. A drug called Accutane® (isotretinoin) offers...

Affecting 40 to 50 million Americans, acne is the most common skin condition in the United States. While it occurs most often in teens and young adults, acne does...

At APDerm, our providers pride themselves in delivering the best in medical and cosmetic dermatological care. In order to consistently deliver cutting-edge treatments, our network is in constant collaboration,...

At APDerm, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront when it comes to providing expert dermatological care. We are also continuously striving to improve so that our patients...

Many people who experience itchy skin or unexplained rashes could have an underlying allergy. Patch testing is a way to establish if this is the case and, if so,...

Also known as blue light therapy, photodynamic therapy (PDT) is proven effective at eliminating certain types of skin cancer cells and providing relief to patients with chronic skin conditions...

Treatment for Psoriasis, Eczema, and Vitiligo Skin disorders can cause severe physical changes to the dermis, which is the thick layer of living tissue that sits below the epidermis, forming...

If you have acne scars—you are not alone! Acne scarring is a direct result from the most common skin condition in the United States – acne. Acne scarring occurs...

Alopecia affects nearly 6.8 million people in the United States today. Alopecia is hair loss on the scalp and body that results from hormonal changes, aging, autoimmune disorder, manual...

Blistering skin disorders are conditions in which there are fluid-filled skin lesions on the body. Blistering disorders are different from the typical blister you may get from wearing a...

Connective tissue disease is a generalized term used for hundreds of different connective tissue disorders. Connective tissue holds together the cells in our body and is made up of...

Contact dermatitis is a red, itchy rash that presents on the skin after direct contact with an irritating substance. The irritant can be diagnosed as an allergic reaction or...

What is lymphoma? Cutaneous Lymphoma is a rare cancer of the white blood cells of the body and presents on the skin at diagnosis. Cutaneous lymphoma can most commonly...

Aside from being important from a normal appearance standpoint, earlobes serve as a popular location for jewelry. Often, earlobes are pierced to fit various forms of adornments, ranging from...

This a is not a single condition, rather it is a collection of various skin diseases that cause patches of skin to become rough, inflamed, itchy and sometimes results...

Genital dermatoses is the general term used to define skin conditions on the both male and female reproductive organs. They can be classified as venereal (sexually transmitted) or non...

Infantile hemangiomas are very common with more than 200,000 cases per year A hemangioma is a noncancerous tumor made up of a cluster of blood cells that group together...

Rarely serious or dangerous, hives are one of the most common medical ailments that people of all ages may develop. The medical name for hives is urticaria. The condition...

Classified as excessive sweating, hyperhidrosis can be quite common. Everyone needs to sweat to cool the body. Those with hyperhidrosis appear to have overactive sweat glands and they may...

While most skin rashes are not a major cause for concern, others are infectious and easily transmitted between people. They can be a result of germs entering the body...

Malignant melanoma is a form of skin cancer and is often referred to as simply melanoma. Finding and treating melanoma before it spreads is important as it is fast-moving....

Most often, Melasma is found on upper cheeks, upper lip, lip, nose, neck, forehead and forearms. It is a skin discoloration that shows up as dark and irregular-shaped patches...

Be aware of what your moles look like – most are harmless, but sometimes skin cancer can develop in or near a mole. If you are aware of what...

This is a type of skin virus that, while not dangerous, is easily transferable. The virus creates a series of skin-colored bumps on the top of the skin. The...

While psoriasis is not a dangerous skin condition, it is one that can be extremely embarrassing to live with, often causing extreme self-consciousness for an individual who is suffering...

Poison sumac, poison ivy, and poison oak all contain an oil called urushiol. If this oil penetrates the skin, most develop an itchy rash due to an allergic reaction....

What is Rosacea? This condition is most commonly characterized as flushing of the skin on the face. There are four different subtypes of rosacea, all with slightly different symptoms....

Of all cancer types, skin cancer is by far the most prevalent. This cancer type affects more than two million people in the United States alone every year. When...

This is an unusual skin disease that is characterized by loss of pigment in certain areas. The result is patches of discolored skin, often pale in color, and much...

What Are Common Warts Verruca vulgaris, also known as common warts, are a variety of skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). As one of the most prevalent...

What Are Flat Warts Flat warts, also known as verruca plana or plane warts, are a type of skin wart caused by specific strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV)....

What Are Genital Warts Genital warts, also known as condyloma acuminata, are a type of noncancerous skin growth caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Genital warts typically appear in...

What Are Plantar Warts Verrucae plantaris, also known as plantar warts, are warts that typically develop on the soles of the feet. Plantar warts manifest as small, grainy growths...

What Are Seed Warts Verruca vulgaris, otherwise known as seed warts, are a type of noncancerous skin growth caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Seed warts typically appear on the...

Warts Warts are a common skin condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is contagious, so it is quite easy to contract this virus. Many people obtain warts...