Conditions Treated

Actinic Keratosis

Count on Us to Thoroughly Examine Your Skin and Create a Sustainable Treatment Plan

Actinic Keratosis or AKs are pre-cancerous skin growths with the potential to transform into squamous cell carcinoma. Actinic keratosis are caused by repeated and prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun and are typically present as rough spots on areas of the skin that have received sun exposure, like the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and occasionally on the upper arms.

The treatment for actinic keratosis depends upon the number and size of the lesions. If the growths are small and still in the pre-cancerous stage, they can be frozen with liquid nitrogen or treated with a topical chemotherapy cream or with photodynamic therapy. You can prevent actinic keratosis by reducing sun exposure, especially avoiding sunlight during the peak hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Your daily skin care should include an SPF 30 or higher. If you are planning a full day outdoors, wear a sunblock with SPF 50 or higher as well as a hat and protective clothing. Sunblocks should be reapplied every 90 minutes to avoid sunburns and UV-induced skin damage.

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Discolorations, Hyperpigmentation, Melasma, and Dark Spots

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Hyperpigmentation is the darkening of the skin and is caused by an increase in melanin, the substance in the body that is responsible for color (pigment). Hyperpigmentation is most commonly caused by over exposure to the sun, which provokes melanocyte production on the surface of the skin (sun exposure includes indoor tanning). Certain conditions, such as pregnancy or hormone changes, may also cause hyperpigmentation. Melasma is tan or brown patches, most commonly on the face, that often occur during pregnancy. Dark spots can also follow inflammation in the skin as is commonly seen following acne in dark-skinned patients. Treatments include topical creams, prescription products, chemical peels, and cosmetic laser treatment. You can minimize hyperpigmentation by reducing sun exposure, especially avoiding sunlight during the peak hours of 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Your daily skin care should include an SPF 30 or higher. If you are planning a full day outdoors, wear a sunblock with SPF 50 or higher as well as a hat and protective clothing. Sunblocks should be reapplied every 90 minutes to avoid sunburns and UV-induced skin damage.

Eczema/Dermatitis

We Have Treatments to Improve the Health and Beauty of Your Skin

Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a chronic, itchy inflammatory condition of the skin that is often associated with asthma or hay fever. Atopic dermatitis most often begins in childhood before age 5 and may persist into adulthood. For some, it flares periodically and then subsides for a time–even up to several years. Although the patches can occur anywhere, they most often appear on the hands and feet, in the front of the bend of the elbow, behind the knees, and on the ankles, wrists, face, neck, and upper chest. Itching may be severe and scratching the rash can make it even itchier. Eczema can be exacerbated by irritating clothes, hand washing, chemicals, climate, emotions, skin infections, and food allergies. No one thing can control atopic dermatitis. Successfully managing this complex condition requires a multi-faceted approach. Avoiding scratchy materials, using gentle cleansers, and moisturizing several times a day are of the utmost importance which can provide longer periods between flares to help reduce the length of flares. Oral antihistamines, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory creams, steroid creams, and occasionally oral steroids can be prescribed for flare-ups. More severe cases may need light therapy or systemic immunosuppression. With proper skin care and frequent moisturizer application, using medication as directed, and avoiding common skin irritants such as wool clothing, most patients are able to control their eczema.

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Excessive Sweating / Hyperhidrosis

Our Treatments Can Help Control Uncontrollable Sweating to Give You Added Comfort and Confidence

Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person sweats excessively and unpredictably. People with hyperhidrosis may sweat even when the temperature is cool or when they are at rest. Those with hyperhidrosis appear to have overactive sweat glands. The uncontrollable sweating can lead to significant discomfort, both physical and emotional. Botox, prescription strength antiperspirants, and oral medications may be used for treatment. Botox treatments have been FDA approved and can be used to minimize hyperhidrosis. Botox works by blocking the chemical signals from the nerves that stimulate sweat production and is commonly used on hands/palms and armpits.

QBREXZA™

More than 15 million Americans deal with excessive sweating.*

Primary axillary hyperhidrosis is a condition which causes excessive and unpredictable underarm sweating due to overactive sweat glands. The uncontrollable sweating can lead to significant physical and emotional discomfort and embarrassment.

We can help.

Dayton Skin Care is proud to offer Qbrexza (glycopyrronium), the first and only FDA-approved prescription cloth towelette for the treatment of excessive underarm sweating in people 9 years of age and older.

After four weeks of use in Qbrexza’s clinical trials, 77% of patients said their sweating was much or moderately better and 60% reported less severe sweat.

By making Qbrexza a part of your once-daily routine, its glycopyrronium solution works to restrain neurotransmitters on overactive sweat glands.

If your underarm sweat occurs without any physical or emotional reason, isn’t successfully managed with antiperspirants or deodorants and is negatively impacting your life, let us help. Our board-certified physicians can learn about your symptoms and talk to you about treatment options to see if Qbrexza is right for you.

Let us help you feel happy, healthy and confident in your skin.

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Hair Loss

Look and Feel Your Best at Every Age

There are many reasons for hair loss including hereditary disorders, diseases, hormones and stress, diet or poor nutrition, medications, and hair care. The most common cause of hair loss is a medical condition called androgenetic alopecia. About 80 million men and women in the United States have this type of hair loss.

Other names for this type of hair loss are:

• Male-Pattern Baldness
• Female-Pattern Baldness
• Hereditary Hair Loss

Most causes of hair loss can be stopped or treated. Hair loss treatments include over the counter medicines, prescription medicines, and procedures. Examination by a dermatologist to diagnose the cause of hair loss is recommended as early as possible and includes blood tests to rule out underlying medical causes. Treatment may be more effective if caught early before excessive hair loss occurs.

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Moles/Nevi

Having Your Moles Properly Diagnosed Provides Comfort & Protection

A mole is a common skin growth that can be raised or flat and may appear brown, flesh colored, or black. The medical name for a mole is a nevus. Most moles appear during the first two decades of life but can appear later in life as well. The development of moles is mostly hereditary, but sun exposure can increase the number of moles that a person develops. Melanoma is a serious, deadly skin cancer that can occasionally develop in or near moles, so it is important to examine your moles on a regular basis to look for any changes.

You can check your own moles at home once a month after your shower using mirrors to look at your back. When checking moles, look for the ABCDEs of Melanoma (Skin Cancer). If you see any signs of concern, tell your dermatologist immediately. A vast majority of moles are benign. However, if they are irritated or changing, they can be easily removed with either local surgical excision or shave removal. Moles that are removed will be sent to a pathologist for further investigation.

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Nail Infections

Feel Your Best with Healthy Nails

Nails are susceptible to many of the conditions that affect skin and are prone to a number of unique conditions. Fungal infections of the nails occur most often on toenails because of ill-fitting shoes and the warm, moist environment of closed footwear. These infections can cause nails to turn white or yellow, thicken, crumble, or separate from the nail bed. The infection may be isolated to a single nail, or it may affect all nails. Infected nails may be uncomfortable or painful when wearing shoes and may even cause serious physical and occupational limitations. Fungal infection of the nail may be treated with an oral antifungal and/or a topical treatment for any bacterial or fungal infection present on the foot. A wide range of other diseases can affect the nails, including contact dermatitis (allergy to nail hardener or adhesive), bacterial infection, psoriasis, eczema, trauma, and chronic picking or biting. Once the nail is damaged or separated from the nail bed, a secondary infection is common, complicating the condition.

Non-Healing Wounds or Ulcers

Let Us Relieve the Frustration That Comes with Non-Healing Wounds

A wound that shows little or no improvement after 4 weeks or does not heal within 8 weeks is defined as a non-healing chronic wound or ulcer. A non-healing wound or ulcer poses the risk of infection, which can lead to a more serious condition. Some of the most common areas for non-healing wounds are the lower extremities such as feet, ankles, heels, and calves. For those who are unable to walk, common places for non-healing wounds are hips, thighs, and buttocks. Color, texture, odor, and warmth in and around the wound area are all signs that an infection may exist.

Psoriasis

Our Doctors can Provide Fantastic Treatments to Control Your Symptoms

Psoriasis is a non-contagious, chronic inflammatory skin disease that may have periods of relative remission and flares. Patients with psoriasis have a genetic predisposition for the disease, which can develop due to a combination of immune, genetic, and environmental factors. Psoriasis appears to be caused by the action of the immune system. Immune cells enter the skin through blood vessels and cause the top layer of skin, the epidermis, to grow too quickly and stop shedding properly. The resulting scaly buildup most commonly affects the skin of the elbows, knees, scalp, lower back, buttocks, and penis. The joints are also affected in up to 30% of patients, which can lead to deformity and disability if untreated. Injury to the skin, severe emotional stress, and infections (e.g., strep throat) can lead to a flare of psoriasis. Psoriasis is predominately a disease of adults but can occur in childhood.

In addition to its physical impact on your skin, psoriasis can also affect your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. This visible and lifelong disease may change how you view yourself and interact with others. Patients with psoriasis have higher rates of depression. Organizations such as the National Psoriasis Foundation can offer support.

While there is no cure for psoriasis, there are fantastic treatments that can control the disease. The treatment of psoriasis depends upon the extent and severity of your disease as well as the location of the plaques. Mild to moderate psoriasis may be treated with topical steroids, topical treatments derived from vitamin D or vitamin A, and salicylic acid or coal tar preparations. Moderate cases usually respond to combination therapy with topical and light treatments. More severe cases and those with associated arthritis may need systemic therapy that may include pills or injections. Oral therapies include methotrexate, cyclosporine, or Soriatane®. These treatments are not without risk and must be monitored with lab work ordered by your dermatologist. Newer injectable medications called biologics that specifically target the immune system include Stelara®, Enbrel®, Humira®, and Remicade®. These medications work to suppress very specific inflammatory mediators rather than suppressing the entire immune system. They are either injections or intravenous medications and require pre-treatment blood work, tuberculosis testing, and periodic monitoring during treatment. They are effective for both psoriatic skin disease and psoriatic arthritis.

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Rashes

Control Rash Irritations Faster

Skin rashes can occur from a variety of factors, including bug bites, infections, heat, contact with chemicals, allergens or plants, and immune system disorders. Rashes may occur as a symptom of a chronic skin problem, such as eczema or psoriasis, or a more serious disease, such as liver disease or kidney disease. Some medicines can cause a rash as a side effect. Skin rashes may cause discomfort or pain, as well as embarrassment about the appearance of your skin. Some skin rashes clear up on their own, while others may require medical treatment. It is important to see your dermatologist if you have a rash that is unexplained, symptomatic, or does not resolve.

Rosacea

We Will Help You Control Your Condition and Look Your Best

Rosacea manifests as inflammation and redness of the central face which causes symptoms similar to acne with pimples, pustules, and cysts but no blackheads or whiteheads. Flushing is seen in virtually all patients with rosacea. Certain foods, heat, caffeine, alcohol, and exercise can worsen rosacea. Although many prescription treatments control rosacea, there is no known cure. Prescription treatments used to control the inflammation include oral antibiotics, such as Oracea, and common topical treatments include Metrogel, Finacea, and sulfur-based products. Laser treatment can be used to reduce the flushing and blushing caused by breakage of small blood vessels. Makeup and skin care are extremely important in treating rosacea. Patients with rosacea are very sensitive to skin toners, alcohol-based products, and scrubs. These products are not recommended as they will flare your sensitive skin and the rosacea. Ingredients like green tea, copper, and benzoyl peroxide can safely be used instead. Daily skin care should include a gentle cleanser, a moisturizer, and a sunblock with SPF 30 or higher. If you are planning a full day outdoors, patients should wear a sunblock with SPF 50 or higher as well as a hat and protective clothing. Sunblocks should be reapplied every 90 minutes to avoid sunburns and UV-induced skin damage. Avoiding activities and food or beverages that cause flushing can help slow the progression of rosacea.

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Skin Checks / Cancer / Prevention

Sun Protection & Early Detection are the Best Ways to Avoid or Minimize the Effects of Cancer

Your skin is the largest organ of your body and can reveal much about your overall health and wellbeing. Dermatologists and skin care professionals, unlike other specialists or general practitioners, are trained to read the early signs of what your skin may be trying to tell you about your overall health. A good way to ensure early detection of possible health concerns is with a yearly full body examination. During your exam, a medical professional will examine every part of your body from your head to your toes, looking for discolored areas, bumps, unusually shaped freckles, and spots with irregular borders. Many of these problems are caused by sun exposure or sun burns. Most skin conditions, if caught early, can be cured. If a skin lesion looks suspicious, your dermatologist will perform a skin biopsy by numbing the area, removing a portion of the lesion and sending the tissue to a laboratory for pathology.

During your appointment, our medical professionals will make you feel as comfortable as possible. You will be covered with a warm blanket, and only the area being examined will be exposed. The whole examination takes only 15 minutes. Those 15 minutes might just save your life.

The best way to avoid skin cancer is prevention, and sun protection is a cornerstone of skin cancer prevention. When the immune system in your skin is working at 100 percent efficiency, it clears away borderline pre-cancerous areas and prevents them from turning into growths you can feel or see. UV light from the sun temporarily suppresses the immune system in your skin. When you expose your skin to the sun without protection, you hinder your immune system’s natural ability to clear away small clusters of precancerous cells. Whether you burn or tan, you are increasing your risk of pre-cancerous growths turning into skin cancer. No level of tanning is ever safe, including a “base tan.” It is never too late to start protecting your skin. Even if you have never used sunscreen, your skin will benefit from protection if you start now. It is important to use sun protection products that protect you from both UVA and UVB rays to safeguard your skin from the sun. Sunless tanning products and self-tanners are a safe, natural-looking alternative to sun exposure.

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Warts

Our Doctors Can Provide the Perfect Treatment to Eliminate Unsightly Warts

Warts are growths that are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). There are several types of warts that affect different parts of the body. The common wart is found on the hands or body. The plantar wart derives its name because it is located on the sole or plantar surface of the foot. Condyloma Acuminatum, also known as genital warts, are often transmitted sexually. Annual pap smears should be performed to test for certain forms of HPV that can cause cervical cancer in females with genital warts. Treatment of warts requires the destruction of the skin that harbors the wart virus. There is no perfect treatment for warts and most treatments have to be performed several times before the wart is cleared. Because the wart virus can infect the normal surrounding skin without being visible, it is not surprising that recurrence is frequent and requires follow-up treatment. The most common treatments include Cryotherapy, Cantharidin (blister beetle juice), Candida antigen injection, DPCP, laser, and surgical removal.

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