Below are some common skin disorders and their definitions. They can be discussed further or another diagnosis may be made during your visit.
Acne
Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or "zits." Acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin... read more»
Actinic Keratoses
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are dry, scaly, rough-textured patches or lesions that form on the outermost layer of the skin after years of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light... read more»
Aging Skin
People who live in sun-intense areas, such as Florida, Memphis, or Arizona, can show signs of photoaging in their 20s. In fact, some people who live in sun-intense... read more»
Angiomas
Angiomas are benign tumors that are made up of small blood vessels or lymph vessels. They usually appear at or near the surface of the skin... read more»
Athletes Foot
Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a fungal infection of the skin that causes scaling, flaking, and itching of affected areas. It is typically transmitted in moist areas... read more»
Dermatitis (eczema)
Dermatitis is a blanket term meaning any "inflammation of the skin" (e.g. rashes, etc.). There are several different types of dermatitis. The different kinds usually... read more»
Hair Loss and Hair Disorders
Hair disorders include excessive hairiness (hirsutism and hypertrichosis), hair loss (alopecia), and ingrown beard hairs (pseudofolliculitis barbae)... read more»
Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition in which a protein in the skin called keratin forms hard plugs within hair follicles.Keratosis pilaris is benign, self-limiting... read more»
Moles - Cutaneous Nevi
Everyone has moles, sometimes 40 or more. Most people think of a mole as a dark brown spot, but moles have a wide range of appearance... read more»
Nail Disease and Treatment
Nail diseases are distinct from diseases of the skin. Although nails are a skin appendage, they have their own signs and symptoms which may relate to other medical conditions... read more»
Pigmentation Disorders
Pigmentation means coloring. Skin pigmentation disorders affect the color of your skin. Skin cells give your skin color by making a substance called melanin... read more»
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that causes skin redness and irritation. Most persons with psoriasis have thick, red skin with flaky, silver-white patches called scales... read more»
Sebhorreic Dermatitis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis (also Seborrheic dermatitis AmE, seborrhea) (also known as "Seborrheic eczema"[1]) is a skin disorder affecting the scalp, face, and trunk causing scaly... read more»
Seborrheic Keratoses
Seborrheic keratoses are noncancerous (benign) skin growths that some people develop as they age. They often appear on the back or chest, but they can occur... read more»
Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal skin cells. If left unchecked, these cancer cells can spread from the skin into other tissues and organs... read more»
Skin Cancer Screenings
Skin Cancer Screening is looking for cancer before a person has any symptoms. This can help find cancer at an early stage. When abnormal tissue or cancer is found early... read more»
