Dermatology Services
MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY
Medical Dermatology is the science of skin disease. This sounds simple enough. However, there are hundreds of skin diseases which can vary in appearance. Skin diseases can also evolve over time making it even harder. When you visit our office with a rash, you can expect that we will approach your skin disease as follows:
- The History: please be aware of the following questions: when was onset of rash, what was the location, is there a family history, what are your allergies, what is your occupation, have you had previous treatment.
- The Exam: we will then examine your skin by giving you a gown and looking at all of your skin--both normal and abnormal.
- The Plan: we will formulate a plan of therapy.
- The Testing: we will consider diagnostic testing which
includes biopsies, skin scrapings and laboratory testing. We also
can perform patch testing to rule out allergic reactions.
