Patient Education

At Insight Dermatology, we encourage you to ask questions to learn more about your own skin conditions and about skincare in general. You are, after all, your best advocate. Please click on the link below to read more about a particular skin condition or issue. If you do not find a particular topic of interest listed, follow the links to the web pages of educational forums and of the major dermatological societies at the bottom of this web page.

COMMON MEDICAL SKIN CONDITIONS:

• Acne Vulgaris
• Eczema (and Atopic Dermatitis)
• Fungal Infections (Tinea)
• Hair Loss (Alopecia)
• Hives (Urticaria)
• Itching (Pruritus)
• Melasma
• Moles (Nevi)
• Psoriasis (and Psoriatic Arthritis)
• Rosacea
• Seborrheic Dermatitis
• Seborrheic Keratosis
• Vitiligo
• Warts

ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT PHOTOTHERAPY

• Ultraviolet Light Phototherapy
  

SKIN CANCER AND PRE-CANCER:

• Actinic Keratosis
• Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Malignant Melanoma
• Mohs Surgery
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma

COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY:

• Botox and Dysport (Botulinum Toxin)
• Chemical Peels
• Laser Hair Removal with the LightSheer Diode Laser
• Lumenis Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Photorejuvenation
• Nd:YAG Laser Treatment of Spider Veins
• Sclerotherapy (Vein Treatment)
• Soft Tissue Fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Others) 
• Subcision For Acne Scars
  

SUN EXPOSURE AND SUN PROTECTION:

• Effects of Sun Exposure
• Sun Protection Tips
• Sunscreens

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE AND OTHER DERMATOLOGY TOPICS, PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS: