- Warts
- Emergency CareErica launched her Physician Assistant career in the Urgent Care setting where she gained broad experience evaluating and treating patients of all ages and complaints. She joined Georgia Mountain Dermatology in 2018 with a primary focus on medical dermatology.
- Internal MedicineDr. Faulk graduated with honors from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology. After college, he returned to his home city of Augusta to attend the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) where, after graduation, he completed his internship in Internal Medicine. In 1994 he then completed his residency at the MCG Department of Dermatology where he served as Chief Resident.
- General Surgery
- Wound CareIf you have any problems at home after surgery, please do not hesitate to call our office. We will be glad to answer any questions. Instructions for wound care will be given to you at the end of your day.
- Cyst Removal
- Mohs SurgeryMohs micrographic surgery is a safe and highly effective technique whereby skin cancers are removed under complete microscopic control. The procedure is named after Dr. Frederic Mohs who developed this specialized technique in the 1930’s. In Mohs surgery, a thin layer of skin is removed around the visible cancer. Detailed maps are then drawn of the area, and 100% of the tissue margin is examined under the microscope to be sure that all of the cancer and its roots are gone. If any cancer remains, the exact area of involvement is sampled, and the entire process is repeated until the cancer is totally removed.
- Reconstructive SurgeryShe began her career as a Physician Assistant in plastic and reconstructive surgery where she worked for four years. She then began her pursuit in the field of dermatology. Jessica has developed a love and passion for both general and surgical dermatology with a special interest in the cosmetic aspects of the field including Botox, fillers, laser treatments and skincare.
- BotoxHyperhidrosis is a common disorder involving the overproduction of sweat. This disorder affects millions of people on a daily basis who don’t even realize that there are treatment options available. Treatment options we offer include topical and oral agents to prevent sweat production as well as Botox treatments.
- Plastic SurgeryFollowing medical school, Dr. Lazzara completed a traditional rotating internship at Christ Hospital in Jersey City and then moved to Southeast, Florida to complete her Dermatology Residency at Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus, where she served as Chief Resident in her final year. Possessing a particular interest in the surgical treatment of high-risk cutaneous malignancies, Dr. Lazzara continued her training by completing a competitive duel fellowship in Procedural Dermatology and Mohs Micrographic Surgery. Amidst fellowship training, Dr. Lazzara practiced general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology at SWFL Dermatology, Plastic Surgery & Laser Center in Naples, FL.
- Moles
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Skin CancerOur providers are experts in skin cancer screening and happy to discuss any unusual moles or changes in your skin.
- DermatologyCarlton T. Faulk, Sr., M.D., board certified by the American Board of Dermatology, founded Georgia Mountain Dermatology, LLC in 2008 to provide superior medical and surgical dermatologic care for the people of his community. His patients, of all ages, come from the Atlanta, Canton and North Georgia areas.
- Acne TreatmentAcne is an inflammatory skin disease most common in the teenage years but also affecting adults. The hallmark acne lesion is a comedone which can be open or closed and often referred to as a blackhead or whitehead. These type acne lesions best respond to vitamin A derivitives such as tretinoin (Retin-A), adapalene (Differin), or tazorotene (Tazorac) which are applied nightly. Many individuals also experience acne lesions characterized by red bumps, cysts, and scarring. This type of acne is usually first treated with short courses oral antibiotics which are used for their anti-inflammatory properties as well as their antimicrobial action to kill bacteria associated with acne. Other anti-inflammatory and comedolytic medications such as topical dapsone (Aczone), azelaic acid (Finacea), benzoyl peroxide, and salicylic acid may be helpful. In cases where acne isn’t responding to conventional topical and oral treatment regimens, stronger vitamin medicines taken orally such as isotretinoin (Accutane, Absorica, Claravis, Myorisan) may be indicated. Our goal is to tailor an acne treatment regimen that best fits each individual patient since many factors (skin type, oily or dry skin, medications already tried, presence of scarring, and type of acne) influence what will be most effective. It’s very important to treat acne as early as possible to avoid scars that may last forever.
- Cyst
- EczemaEczema is a common inflammatory skin disease usually characterized by itchy dry skin. There are many different types of eczema which can affect different parts of the body. Based on the type of eczema, we tailor a treatment plan that will best suit you. Before coming to see your physician for eczema you might first try mild soaps (Dove, Cetaphil, or Aveeno) and heavy application of fragrance free moisturizers. Antihistamines and topical cortisones are often prescribed to alleviate symptoms and control the inflammation. Most kids grow out of eczema but some continue to have it into adulthood. It’s also not uncommon to get eczema for the first time later in adult life which may be precipitated by medications, hormonal changes, environmental factors, and heredity.
- FungusMany types of infection can affect the skin including bacterial, fungal, and viral. Our providers have been professionally trained to diagnose and treat many different types of skin infections including viruses (warts, molluscum, herpes, and shingles), bacteria (staph, impetigo, boils, and abscesses), and fungus (jock itch, nail fungus, ringworm, athletes foot, and yeast infections).
- Lesions
- Chemical Peels
- Rashes
- PsoriasisPsoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease driven by the immune system which affects millions of men, women, and children on a daily basis. In years past treatments were lacking for psoriasis but today we have a wide array of excellent treatments that help clear your psoriasis. Psoriasis can affect both the skin and the joints creating a complex problem which need early detection and intervention to avoid permanent joint damage. More and more research is accumulating that shows direct correlation between the inflammation of psoriasis and increased risks of other problems such as cardiovascular diseases.