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VENOUS LAKE - NECK Venous lakes are common benign skin lesions that appear on areas such as the ears, face, and neck. They are caused by dilated blood vessels and present as blue or dark purple, raised, and soft to the touch. They can vary in size from small to large. Many people may find venous lakes on the neck…
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VENOUS LAKE - EAR Venous lakes are benign, slow-flow vascular lesions that commonly appear on the ears, but can also occur on the face, lips, and other parts of the body. They are caused by dilated blood vessels, typically appearing as blue or dark purple, raised, and soft to the touch. They can range in size from a few millimeters…
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Basal cell carcinoma on the foot Accounting for greater than 90% of all skin cancers occurring among Americans, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most prevalent type. While it rarely metastasizes (spreads) to other sites in the body, BCC may cause damage to surrounding tissues. BCCs form on and around the feet quite often, and it is therefore important to…
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Basal cell carcinoma on the hand Accounting for greater than 90% of all skin cancers occurring among Americans, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most prevalent type. While it rarely metastasizes (spreads) to other sites in the body, BCC may cause damage to surrounding tissues. BCCs form on and around the hands quite often, and it is therefore important to…
Basal cell carcinoma on the ear Accounting for greater than 90% of all skin cancers occurring among Americans, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most prevalent type. While it rarely metastasizes (spreads) to other sites in the body, BCC may cause damage to surrounding tissues. BCCs form on and around the ears quite often, and it is therefore important to…
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Basal cell carcinoma on the scalp Accounting for greater than 90% of all skin cancers occurring among Americans, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most prevalent type. While it rarely metastasizes (spreads) to other sites in the body, BCC may cause damage to surrounding tissues. BCCs form on and around the scalp quite often, and it is therefore important to…
Basal cell carcinoma on the lip Accounting for greater than 90% of all skin cancers occurring among Americans, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most prevalent type. While it rarely metastasizes (spreads) to other sites in the body, BCC may cause damage to surrounding tissues. BCCs form on and around the lips quite often, and it is therefore important to…
Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma (NBCCS) Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma (NBCCS) is also known as Gorlin syndrome. NBCCS is a rare hereditary disorder characterized by a wide variety of developmental abnormalities and a predisposition to developing certain forms of cancer. The severity and symptoms of the disorder can vary greatly amongst individuals. For example, skin cancers may develop in the first…
Brown Spot Removal Brown spots can appear on the skin for a variety of reasons and may include sun spots, sun freckles, age spots, moles, birthmarks, and others. Many individuals look to improve the appearance of or remove brown spots because they can be unsightly or embarrassing. The expertise of the providers and skin care experts at Skin and Laser…
Cysts and Cyst Removal A cyst is a sac-like pocket of tissue that contains fluid, air, or other substances. They are relatively common and can grow almost anywhere under the skin on the body. Most cysts are benign, or harmless. In some cases, however, cysts can indicate an underlying malignancy (cancer), which is why it is important to have cysts…
Skin lightening Skin lightening is offered at Skin and Laser Dermatology Center for individuals who want to reduce the appearance of darkened areas on their skin. Skin can darken because of many factors and these darkened areas can be unsightly and long-lasting. Many individuals look to treat these areas and either see no difference or worse, see further darkening and…
Lip Lightening Lip darkening (hyperpigmentation) is a common occurrence that can be cosmetically treated under the expertise of the dermatologists and dermatological providers at Skin and Laser Dermatology Center. Lip darkening can be caused by many factors and can be difficult to treat. Unfortunately, many individuals trying to lighten their lips with over the counter creams or other products can…
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Post-op laser instructions Patients can expect to receive specific instructions on how to care for the body areas after laser treatment sessions are performed in the office. That being said, it is always important and critical to sun-protect areas that have undergone laser treatment while the site is healing and thereafter, in order to prevent pigmentation changes (discoloration/hyper or hypo…
Age Spots (Solar Lentigo) Age spots can refer to a broad category of lesions on aged skin including but not limited to flat brown spots, seborrheic keratoses, and red marks/dots known as cherry angiomas. However, in this section we will focus on the flat brown age spots medically known as lentigines (singular: solar lentigo). Many age spots are medically known…
Sun Freckles (ephelides) Freckles are small, pigmented areas of skin that are medically referred to as ephelides. They are small, sharply defined, flat (macular) marks on the skin. The color of freckles can vary from red to tan to light brown and can number from a few to hundred. Freckles usually occur in childhood after sun-exposure. Freckles are themselves benign…
Skin Laser Resurfacing Acne and prominent scarring, deep wrinkles, enlarged oil glands, and fine lines are some of the many conditions that can be treated with laser resurfacing. Skin tightening and rejuvenation can also be accomplished with laser resurfacing. Resurfacing the skin allows more generous collagen renewal and breaks down matted scar-tissue so new skin can form underneath. This in…
Hyperpigmentation Hyperpigmentation refers to darkening of the skin and uneven skin tone. It can be due to multiple causes and can be focal (occuring in one area) or diffuse (occurring across larger areas). Hyperpigmentation is often benign (harmless), but it is important to have the cause evaluated in case it is a symptom of an underlying medical condition. For people…
Melasma Melasma is a commonly acquired benign (harmless) skin condition. It appears as blotchy, grey, brown, or black facial hyperpigmentation (darkening). Melasma most often occurs on the forehead, chin, cheeks, upper lip, and nose. When melasma occurs during pregnancy it is termed chloasma. Melasma can be a challenging skin condition that lasts for years and is chronic in nature. The…
SunSpot Removal Sunspots are unsightly tan or brown splotches that arise on sun-exposed areas including the face, neck, chest, and arms. Sunspots are also called lentigines or “liver spots” (a misnomer and not related to liver issues), and can appear as sharply defined, rounded patches of skin either alone or in clusters. Sunspots generally occur with age and many people…
Common Warts (Verruca Vulgaris) Common warts, medically known as verruca vulgaris, are small, noncancerous growths that can develop anywhere on the skin and frequently appear on the hands and feet. They are usually rough, fleshy, and range in color from light to dark. Warts are caused by one of the many viruses in the human papillomavirus (HPV) family, which enter…