Conditions we treat
Now offering a full range of medical dermatology treatments in Carrollton, East Alabama, Peachtree City, and Newnan.
A dermatologist is a medical professional with specialized training in the care and treatment of the skin, hair, nails, and mucosal surfaces (such as the lining inside the mouth, nose, and eyelids). Our team of dermatologists is equipped to identify and manage over 3,000 distinct skin diseases, conditions, and allergic reactions.
Frequently encountered dermatologic issues include:
Acanthosis Nigricans is a condition affecting the skin, marked by undefined skin pigmentation, where the skin in the body's folds and creases becomes brown to black in color and takes on a velvety texture.
Acne, characterized by clogged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples, and sometimes deeper lesions (cysts or nodules) on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders, and upper arms.
Actinic Keratosis (AK), identified by rough, scaly skin patches caused by too much sun exposure. AKs have the potential to develop into serious skin cancers.
Athlete’s Foot (or tinea pedis), a fungal infection of the foot, often between the toes, presenting symptoms like itching, burning, dry skin, scaling, redness, and blisters.
Dermatitis refers to skin inflammation. It encompasses various forms, such as allergic contact, atopic, perioral, and seborrheic dermatitis.
Dysplastic Nevus, also known as an atypical mole, stands out from a regular mole. Characteristics of an atypical mole often involve unclear or uneven edges, and the color may vary from pink to dark brown, presenting a non-uniform appearance. These moles tend to be larger than standard moles and can either be flat or protruding.
Eczema, a persistent skin condition that leads to itchy and scaly rashes, involving redness, dry patches, blisters, skin discoloration, and swelling.
Hair Loss (alopecia) affects countless individuals nationwide. A variety of hair restoration methods are available to tackle hair loss or thinning.
Head Lice are small parasitic insects that mainly reside on the scalp, though they can also inhabit the eyebrows and eyelashes. They lay their eggs in the hair, affecting both the hair and scalp. These eggs, resembling dandruff, can survive for over two weeks. After hatching, the lice can live on a human for up to a month.
Herpes simplex, often referred to as oral herpes or herpes labialis, is a viral infection affecting the lips, mouth, or gums. This condition is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which leads to the development of small cold sores on the lips or painful fever blisters inside the mouth.
Hives, also known as urticaria, are itchy, raised welts on the skin, varying in size from tiny spots to large areas, sometimes merging to form extensive hives.
Hyperhidrosis, also known as excessive sweating, hyperhidrosis is characterized by abnormally increased perspiration, significantly more than required for regulation of body temperature.
Keratosis Pilaris is a rash that is usually found on the outer areas of the upper arms, thighs, and cheeks. It is characterized by flesh-colored to slightly red, rough, distinct bumps.
Melasma, a condition resulting in dark skin patches, primarily affects sun-exposed areas of the face, such as the cheeks, forehead, nose, chin, or upper lip.
Moles, skin growths that can appear anywhere on the body in various colors and sizes. While most moles pose no health risk, they should be monitored for changes in appearance.
Molluscum, contagiosum presents as small, painless bumps on the skin, typically firm, round, and shiny, each with a characteristic central dimple.
Nail Fungus involves fungal growth under or on the nails, leading to changes in shape, brittleness, thickening, or discoloration.
Pearly Penile Papules (PPP), non-cancerous growths located around the penis head, often in one or two rows.
Poison Ivy is an allergic reaction that results from touching a poison ivy plant.
Psoriasis is a chronic and often painful skin disease in which skin cells reproduce much faster than normal.
Rosacea, a lasting skin disorder causing facial redness or spider vein-like blood vessels, acne-like sores, swelling, or sensations of stinging or burning.
Scabies is a skin disease caused by an infestation of microscopic mites.
Shingles also known as herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chicken pox.
Skin cancer manifests as an abnormal growth of skin cells, often appearing as new or changed moles, spots, or lesions that can vary in color, shape, and size, and may be itchy or bleed.
Skin Tags, harmless growths that resemble tiny, dangling balls from the skin. Commonly found on the eyelids, neck, upper chest, buttocks, groin, and underarms.
Tinea Versicolor is a fungal infection of the skin, caused by an overgrowth of yeast.
Toenail Fungus infection occurs when a fungus grows in or underneath your fingernail or toenail.
Vitiligo leads to the loss of skin pigment, creating uneven white spots. This condition can affect pigmented areas, including hair and occasionally eyes.
Warts, non-threatening growths caused by a viral infection, can appear anywhere on the body but are typically found on the face, hands, and feet.