An actinic keratosis is a precancerous skin lesion that commonly develops after many years of sun exposure. It most commonly affects those who are over 40 years old and have a fairer skin tone. About 1 in 6 Americans are diagnosed with actinic keratoses. It is important to have the actinic keratoses treated because if left untreated there is a…
It is a good idea to educate yourself on the signs and symptoms of skin cancer. Look for new lesions that are growing or nonhealing. Teach yourself the ABCDE’s of recognizing a possible melanoma. The ABCDEs of melanoma skin cancer are: Asymmetry. One half doesn’t match the appearance of the other half. Border irregularity. The edges are ragged, notched, or blurred. Color. The…
April is rosacea awareness month. Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that commonly affects people over the age of 30 and more commonly Caucasian patients. Those who have rosacea You might also have telangiectasias (superficial blood vessels), red papules (small bumps), and small pustules. How do you know if you have rosacea? These 15 questions can help you determine if you…
Washingtonian Magazine sent questionnaires to 7,000 randomly selected local physicians asking them what doctors, in each of 40 medical specialties, they would send members of their families to. More than 1,300 responded, and for the 6th year in a row, Dr. Amir Bajoghli was named top doctor for 2012 in the March issue of Washingtonian Magazine. Together they named thousands of physicians in…
Northern Virginia magazine recently named Dr. Amir Bajoghli, Skin & Laser Dermatology Center, one of Northern Virginia’s top doctors for 2012 in their February 2012 issue. The annual Top Doctors list is compiled based on peer and panel recommendations. This year, Northern Virginia Magazine asked nine local hospitals to put together a panel of doctors to discriminatively look at doctors with privileges at…