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Stephen E. Rostan, MD |
R. Carter Grine, MD |
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Board
Certified By the American Board of Dermatology and Dermatopathology |
Board
Certified By the American Board of Dermatology |
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Pamela Guest, MD |
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Board
Certified By the American Board of Dermatology |
Elena M. Avila,
PA-C
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Adult Dermatology |
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Our adult and pediatric services include the
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Hair loss
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Society has placed a
great deal of social and cultural importance on hair and hairstyles.
Many conditions, diseases, and improper hair care result in
excessive hair loss. People who notice their hair shedding in large
amounts after combing or brushing, or whose hair becomes thinner or
falls out, should consult a dermatologist. With correct diagnosis,
many people with hair loss can be helped. |
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Poison Ivy
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"Leaves of three - let it be!" aptly describes this woody vine with
2-4" leaflets in groups of three. The
 center
leaf has a longer stem than the other two. Poison ivy clings to tree
trunks and other vertical surfaces with hair-like aerial rootlets
that grow out of the stem. If a climbing surface isn't available,
poison ivy will grow as a free standing shrub. The leaves of poison
ivy turn shades of red and purple in fall.
Poison ivy is caused by an allergic reaction to the oily coating
that covers of these plants. The resinous coating is called "urushiol".
These are called Rhus plants after the old scientific name. (it was
changed to toxidendron) A person doesn't have to come in direct
contact with the leaves, roots, or branches of Rhus plants to get
the rash. One can get it from contaminated clothing. Even in winter
the leafless stems and vines can cause the familiar skin rash.
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Psoriasis
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Psoriasis is a skin
disease that occurs when cells in the outer layer of skin reproduce
faster than normal and pile up on the skin's surface. This produces
scaling, itchiness and irritation of the skin. Psoriasis is
non-contagious.
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Currently in the United
States almost 5 million people are affected by this disease. It
occurs in all age groups and about equally in men and women. |
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When psoriasis
develops, thick patches of skin become red with silvery scales.
Often the skin at the joints cracks making outbreak very painful.
Psoriasis most often occurs on the knees, lower back, soles of the
feet, scalp, elbows, face and palm. |
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Rashes |
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Talk
to your Dermatologist if you have:
- A skin rash
that itches and lasts more than a couple
of days
- A skin rash
that is patchy, bumpy, or scaly
- A skin rash
that appears on different parts of your
body, depending on your age (for
example, a skin rash on the face,
elbows, or knees in babies)
- A skin rash
that tends to flare up, then go away for
a while before coming back again
- Personal or
family history of asthma, hay fever, or
eczema
- Very dry
skin
- Very
sensitive skin
These symptoms can vary from person to
person and may change over time. That's why
your healthcare provider and or your
Dermatologist may want to see you and
examine your skin rash
more than once.
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