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           A Professional Association

             185 Page Rd. -  Suite A  -  Pinehurst, NC  28374

             Phone:  (910) 295-5567           Fax:  (910) 295-3315

Stephen E. Rostan, MD

R. Carter Grine, MD

Board Certified By the American Board of Dermatology and Dermatopathology

Board Certified By the American Board of Dermatology

Pamela Guest, MD

  

Board Certified By the American Board of Dermatology

 Elena M. Avila, PA-C

 


 

Adult Dermatology

Adult Acne

Millions of women face adult acne

Adult acne is not caused by food, dirt, or lack of washing .

  • Adult acne usually begins in early to mid-twenties and can persist for years.

  • It occurs whether or not you had acne as a teenager and can be physically and emotionally devastating.

  • Hormones, childbirth, menopause or stopping the pill are usually the cause.

  • Nearly half of all women have acne flare-ups and increased facial oiliness during the week preceding their menstruation.

  • Genetics

  • Hormones

  • Bacteria

  • Inflammation

  • Overabundance of skin oils

Adult acne therapy requires a visit to a dermatology doctor, to treat existing lesions and prevent new ones from forming. 

 

Eczema


 Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a common, recurring skin condition characterized by a dry, flaky, itchy rash. Eczema can appear on different parts of the body depending on your age. Its appearance may also vary depending on its severity and location on the body.

Following are pictures of four of the most common features of the rash of eczema:

Patchy Skin (Erythema) — skin redness

Patchy Skin (Erythema) — skin redness
 

MILD
faintly detectable erythema; very light pink 		MODERATE
dull red; clearly distinguishable 		SEVERE
deep/dark red

Bumpy Skin (Papulation) — appearance of bumps
Bumpy Skin (Papulation) — appearance of bumps
MILD
barely perceptible elevated papules 		MODERATE
clearly perceptible papules but not extensive 		SEVERE
marked and extensive discrete papules

Red Open Sores (Excoriation) — lesions caused by scratching
Red Open Sores (Excoriation) — lesions caused by scratching
MILD
scant evidence of excoriations with no signs of deeper skin damage (erosion, crust) 		MODERATE
several linear marks of skin with showing evidence of deeper skin injury (erosion, crust) 		SEVERE
many erosive or crusty lesions

Scaly Skin (Lichenification) — lines in skin caused by chronic inflammation
Scaly Skin (Lichenification) — lines in skin caused by chronic inflammation

MILD
slight thickening of the skin discernible only by touch and with skin markings minimally exaggerated

MODERATE
definite thickening of the skin; skin markings exaggerated so that they form a visible criss-cross pattern

SEVERE
thickened or indurated skin with skin markings visibly portraying an exaggerated criss-cross pattern

Important Note:
Only your doctor can diagnose eczema. The features described above can appear in many types of skin rashes. Diagnosis is based on a combination of the patient's recent medical history and family history, in addition to a physical examination.