Dermatology

Birthmarks, moles, acne, lesions, skin cancers: A huge range of annoyances, abnormalities, and serious conditions affect the body’s largest organ, the skin. The same is true for complaints that impact hair and nails. These may influence your appearance or how you feel, or be life-threatening. Problems with skin, hair, and nails may be preventable or treatable, and that’s where dermatology can help.

Advanced Care for Skin

Dermatologists are physicians specifically trained to focus on the skin, hair, nails, and adjacent mucous membranes. They focus on diagnosis, treatment, and management of:

Benign and malignant disorders
Skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin
Contact dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, acne and other inflammatory skin disorders
Skin manifestations of systemic and infectious diseases
Dermatopathology
Surgical techniques for skin lesions
Cosmetic disorders of the skin, including hair loss, scars and skin changes associated with aging

Dermatology Services at McFarland Clinic

Your dermatology concerns may not be the same as a family member’s. There are a variety of concerns that a dermatologist can take care of right in the office, without a trip to the hospital. Services include:

Acne
Botox
Chemical peels
Dermatitis and eczema
Hair laser reduction
Hair loss
Mohs surgery
Moles, growths and lesions
Phototherapy
Psoriasis
Rashes and infections
Removal and inspection of moles, growths and lesions
Rosacea
Skin allergy patch testing
Skin cancer
Skin ceuticles and skin care products
VBeam laser for treatment of vascular lesions
Warts

Patients at High Risk for Skin Cancers

Many people are worried about the possibility of skin cancer. There are certain conditions that may place you at a higher risk for skin cancer, such as: