A skin spot referred to as a “precancerous lesion” is usually a specific sun-induced growth called actinic keratosis. It’s one of the most common issues we see in dermatology, and it’s what prompts most patients to schedule their dermatologist visits to start with.
After years of exposure to UV rays, either from the sun or tanning beds, areas with the most damage start to turn into rough, dry, scaly patches. The patches then develop into thick ... 
ED & C stands for electrodesiccation and curettage. This procedure is also known as curettage and electrodesiccation (C & E).
ED & C is a method for treating certain types of skin cancer (including basal cell carcinoma and superficial squamous cell carcinoma) through a series of scraping and cauterizing techniques. When used on the right types of skin cancer, it is highly effective in completely removing cancerous skin cells and preventing ... 
Dermatopathology is the study of skin diseases seen with a biopsy. It requires a dual knowledge of skin diseases and pathology to interpret skin biopsies.
What is dermatopathology compared to dermatology? Dermatopathology is a specialization of dermatology and pathology that focuses on skin diseases. It requires extra training and additional board certification specific to skin diseases. A dermatopathologist is trained both in a dermatology clinic as w... 
We’ve all heard the term “athlete’s foot,” but do you actually know what it is?
Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection on the feet. Think of mold growing on your foot (that’s the basic concept!) and just as mold continues to spread unless you treat it correctly, athlete’s foot continues to grow on your skin.
As the fungus grows, it causes a scaly dermatitis that can itch, sting, and burn. If left untreated, this fungal skin infection can le... 
A biopsy is the removal of a piece of skin to help render a diagnosis of skin cancers or inflammatory conditions. Dermatologists biopsy an area to confirm a diagnosis that cannot be rendered with the eyes alone. We need a microscope to be certain.
If a patient comes in with a mole, the dermatologist can closely examine the mole and suspect it may be skin cancer or a spot that could later become a cancer – but without a biopsy, we can’t know for s... 
We’ve all had our share of whiteheads and blackheads.
They seem to pop up out of nowhere, leaving us struggling to make them disappear as quickly as they arrived – but it’s usually not quite that easy. No one wants them, but until you understand what causes whiteheads and blackheads, it’s hard to know how to treat them.
What are whiteheads and what makes them different than blackheads or other types of acne?
More importantly, how do we get rid ... 
What is a Fungal Infection?
There are two broad categories of fungal infections:
Relatively innocuous fungal infections that live on the skin, hair, and nails (like athlete’s foot or jock itch)
Potentially more dangerous fungal infections that invade deeper structures of the skin or organs in the body called “deep fungal infections”.
Dermatologists treat fungal infections of the skin, as well as fungal infections in hair and nails. Often, t... 
Have the veins in your legs started to become more obvious? Are you ready to explore your options for helping them fade?
Whether visible veins have been an on-going issue or you’re just starting to notice them, there are ways to treat spider veins and varicose veins. But first, let’s look at what causes these veins and what makes them so noticeable.
How To Tell The Difference in Spider Veins vs. Varicose Veins
The first step in dealing with your ve... 
Cryosurgery, also known as cryosurgical destruction, uses liquid nitrogen to treat various skin lesions. This intense cold liquid (liquid nitrogen), with a temperature of -196 °C (-320 °F), is applied to target areas to destroy unwanted cell structures.
Cryosurgery vs. Cryotherapy
What’s the difference? Cryotherapy is a light application of liquid nitrogen used for cosmetic purposes while cryosurgery is reserved for destruction of various skin lesi... 
Do you miss your youthful look?
Sure, you’ve learned some tricks of the trade in the hair and makeup department over the past 20 years, but there’s only so much you can do at home to turn back the clock.
For a while, good concealer and over-the-counter creams did the trick. But now you find yourself wondering how to make your eyes look younger since these products no longer seem to help.
If you look in the mirror and can’t help but notice glaring... 