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- ArthritisPsoriatic arthritis is a very important type of psoriasis to recognize and treat appropriately. As the name suggests this type affects the joints. Not only is the skin affected but the joints are also being attacked by the inflammation. It manifests clinically as painful and swollen joints with morning stiffness. The joint damage can be irreversible so it is essential to catch and treat it early.
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- ChemotherapyAt S. Albertson Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center, we take melanoma very seriously. We specialize in the treatment of melanoma. As with any type of cancer, early detection is paramount. Regular skin checks are important to allow early detection of melanoma. Any new skin spots or spots that are changing should be evaluated by a dermatologist. Treatment of melanoma will typically consist of surgical removal and in some cases lymph node biopsy with follow-up chemotherapy medications. Each case is different and needs special consideration.
- Radiation TherapyBasal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer. It most commonly affects fair skinned individuals but can affect all skin types. Risk factors for developing basal cell carcinoma include sun exposure, radiation therapy, positive family history, fair complexion, persons that easily sunburn, and history of blistering sunburns. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun causes damage to the DNA of skin cells which leads to uncontrolled growth of the cells and tumor formation. If left untreated basal cell carcinoma will continue to grow and if left long enough could spread to other parts of your body.
- Mohs SurgeryS. Albertson Dermatology offers treatment of surgical dermatologic conditions. S. Albertson is skilled in Mohs surgery. Current surgical dermatologic conditions treated by S. Albertson include...
- Skin CancerMoles are a very common skin finding. Nevus is another name for mole. They represent a collection of melanocyte cells in the skin. Melanocytes are the cells in your skin that form pigment. Typically they are brown in color and may be flat or raised. Some moles you are born with and others you acquire as you age into your thirties and forties. The majority of moles are benign or non-worrisome but occasionally moles can turn into skin cancer. For this reason it is important to have your moles evaluated by a dermatologist.
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- EczemaEczema or atopic dermatitis as it is also referred to as is a fairly common inflammatory skin condition. Scientific studies suggest that a genetic defect in the filaggrin gene as the cause of most cases of eczema. A defect in the filaggrin protein leads to a dysfunctional skin barrier. Filaggrin plays a role in moisturizing and retaining water in the skin. Lack of filaggrin leads to dryness of the skin. Dry skin is itchy skin therefore itchiness is a hallmark of eczema.
- LesionsInfiltrative subtype of basal cell carcinoma largely gets its name from how the tumor cells look under the microscope. The cells under high magnification form spiky islands that demonstrate an invasive pattern. It is important to recognize this pattern under the microscope in order to get proper treatment. Clinically these lesions can look like any of the other subtypes of basal cell carcinoma.
- PsoriasisPsoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory condition of the skin. It is characterized by red scaly dry elevated areas on the skin. Psoriasis can affect any part of the body but favors the scalp, nails, elbows, knees, belly button, and sacral region. The scale often has a gray appearance and then picked can lead to bleeding. This is referred to as the Auspitz sign. 1-2% of the U.S. population has psoriasis. It is caused by an increase in inflammatory mediators in the skin. These aberrant cytokines lead to over stimulation of the skin cells and thickening of the skin leading to psoriasis plaques.