Center for dermatology and laser surgery

Medical Dermatology

Acne

Acne Vulgaris is the most common skin problem encountered in most dermatologic practices throughout the world.  It is an important part of our practice. We have a special academic interest in this condition with over 60 papers studying various aspects … Read More »

Rosacea

Acne Rosacea is a common, but poorly understood, disorder that involves primarily the face. It affects approximately 14 million Americans.  This condition is seen much more frequently in women, but can also affect men in a more severe form, characterized … Read More »

Vitiligo/ Depigmenation

Vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder that results in white discoloration of the skin. This can appear at any time of life, often causing devastating psychological consequences. It involves males and females equally. While the white lesions are very noticeable, there … Read More »

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a disease characterized by red scaly plaques that result from over proliferation and inflammation of the skin due to an intense immunological dysfunction in the skin. Not only does the skin appear abnormal, but often there are symptoms … Read More »

Eczema & Atopic Dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a condition of the skin characterized by an inflammatory dermatitis. This rash is often described as eczematous. As a consequence many refer to this condition as eczema. Often this condition presents in infancy. It waxes and wanes … Read More »

Rashes

Acute Dermatitis The rashes discussed here are an acute form of dermatitis which appear suddenly and can last for days to weeks. The chronic rashes that are present for over 6 months typically fall into another category. These eruptions are … Read More »