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Dr Melamed, Board Certified with extensive experience is skin care at LA Dermatology and LADermatology can protect you from the ravages of aging Rejuvenation of Dull Skin Wrinkle Removal Botulinum Therapy Collagen Replacement/Injections
Facial Peels (Glycolysis) Laser Removal of Sun Spots & Freckles Laser Removal of Spider Vein Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by viral infection in the top layer of the skin or mucus membranes. Viruses that cause warts belong to a family called human papillomavirus (HPV) Condyloma Genital warts (sometimes called condyloma), are usually caused by a sexually transmitted viral infection that is common among men and women in the United States today. Hives (Urticaria) Hives are pink swellings that can vary in size from as small as a pencil eraser to as large as a dinner plate. They can be very itchy and also can burn and sting. Rosacea is a skin disease that causes redness and swelling of the face. As the disease progresses, small vessels and tiny pimples begin to appear on and around the reddened area. Tinea Versicolor is an infection of the upper layers of the skin. It appears as uneven skin coloration and scaling. The infection is caused by a yeast-like fungus, which normally lives on the skin surface in small numbers. It thrives in oily areas of the skin such as the neck, upper chest, and back. West LA dermatology Board Certified Dermatologist LA dermatology Seborrhea Keratosis is usually confused with warts, seborrheic keratoses are non-cancerous growths of the outer layer of the skin. They may appear as one growth or in clusters. The growths are usually brown, but can vary in color from light tan all the way to black and vary in size as well. Actinic Keratoses lesions are caused by the sun and occur on body areas that have been exposed to sunlight. The face, hands, forearms, and V of the neck are the most common areas for actinic keratoses. These growths are most common among pale-skinned, fair-aired, light-eyed individuals. Actinic keratoses are pre-cancerous, which means they may become skin cancers. Any raised, reddish, rough-textured growth should be examined by Dr. Khasak. Skin Cancer is the most prevalent of all cancers. It is estimated that more than one million Americans develop skin cancer every year. Over exposure to the sunlight including tanning is the main cause of skin cancer especially when it results in sunburn and blistering. Melanoma is a very serious form of skin cancer. It begins in melanocytes— cells that make the skin pigment called melanin. Although melanoma accounts for only about 4% of all skin cancer cases, it causes most skin cancer-related deaths. The good news is that melanoma is often curable if it is detected and treated in its early stages. Basal Cell Carcinoma is a form of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinomas are the result of sun damage to the skin. Basal cell carcinomas enlarge slowly and steadily and can invade neighboring tissue, like the eye, but they usually do not spread to distant parts of the body (metastasize). The only way to tell for sure if a skin growth is cancerous is to biopsy it. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the skin is a form of skin cancer which is usually the result of long term sun damage to the skin. West LA dermatology Board Certified Dermatologist LA dermatology Squamous cell carcinomas enlarge slowly and steadily and can invade neighboring tissue, like the eye. They can also spread to distant parts of the body (metastasize) if not treated early. Acne is a disease that affects the oil-producing glands (sebaceous glands) in the skin. The oil these glands make is called sebum. Sebaceous glands produce very little sebum before puberty, but during puberty they start to make larger quantities due to increase of hormones that follows puberty. Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) – Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacteria. usually manifested by painful discharge. Responds well to treatment. Gonorrhea Syphilis Herpes Simplex HIV / AIDS Venereal Warts Molluscum contagiosum Dandruff (pityriasis capitis) occurs when the scalp sheds larger than normal amounts of dead epidermal cells. It is sometimes associated with seborrhea where sebum production is excessive. West LA dermatology Board Certified Dermatologist LA dermatology NGU (Nongonococcal Urethritis) It usually manifests itself by discharged mostly caused by chlamydia infection. However other organisms can cause it also. It is very responsive to treatment. Seborrhea occurs when the scalp sheds larger than normal amounts of dead epidermal cells. It is sometimes associated with seborrhea where sebum production is excessive. Seborrheic Dermititis Scaly rash usually on the face involving the eyelashes, eyebrows ears and nose. Usually responds well to treatment. Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that generally appears as patches of raised red skin covered by a flaky white buildup. Although the exact cause is unknown, psoriasis is believed to be related to faulty signals sent by the body's immune system. These signals accelerate the growth cycle in skin cells, which pile up on the surface when the body can't shed them fast enough. Eczema The word eczema describes certain kinds of dermatitis (inflamed skin). Early eczema can be red, blistering, or oozing. Later on, eczema can be scaly, brownish, or thickened. Almost always, eczema itches. Examples of eczema include allergic contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and nummular dermatitis. West LA dermatology Board Certified Dermatologist LA dermatology