MEDICAL SERVICES
HALCYON DERMATOLOGY PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY SERVICES. HEALTHY, BEAUTIFUL SKIN REQUIRES BOTH PREVENTION AND TREATMENT – TODAY AND TOMORROW.
HALCYON DERMATOLOGY PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY SERVICES. HEALTHY, BEAUTIFUL SKIN REQUIRES BOTH PREVENTION AND TREATMENT – TODAY AND TOMORROW.
Halcyon Dermatology provides a comprehensive range of medical dermatology services.Healthy, beautiful skin requires both prevention and treatment – today and tomorrow.
According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Here are some facts you need to know about skin cancer:
To spot skin cancer or pre-cancerous growths, we will carefully examine your skin. Specifically, we will look for growths, moles, and any dry patches.
The medical term for skin allergies is “allergic contact dermatitis.” Generally, the allergies appear as a rash after you touch or come into contact with certain substances. Skin can be itchy, cracked, red, sore, and even bleed.
Some of the common substances that cause skin allergies include:
“Patch testing” is used to determine if your rash is caused by an allergic reaction.
Coming to see us for skin allergy testing? Download full Patch Test Instructions.
Read about treatments available for conditions from acne to psoriasis.
If caught early through yearly screenings, most skin cancers are curable according to the American Academy of Dermatology. There are several types of skin cancer. Your treatment will be determined by the type of cancer you have:
Rosacea is a common skin disorder. Signs of rosacea include facial redness, flushing, and visible blood vessels.
Treatment Options for Rosacea
Rosacea can be managed and your appearance improved with:
Acne doesn’t just affect teenagers. Many adults, especially women, are challenged by acne well into their 20s, 30s, and even 40s. Some facts you need to know about adult acne are:
Treatments Available for Adult Acne
We offer a variety of treatments to help clear acne, prevent blemishes, and promote good skin health. The right treatment for you should not be irritating or cause your skin to be overly dry. Treatments include:
The medical term for hair loss is “alopecia.” If you suffer from hair loss, you are not alone. Millions of American suffer from hair loss – men and women alike.
Treatment Options for Hair Loss
The earlier you seek treatment for hair loss, the better the outcome. There are several treatment options we can offer people with hair loss:
Psoriasis is a condition in which your body’s own immune system sends faulty signals to skin cells telling them to grow too quickly. Some facts you need to know about psoriasis:
Treatment Options for Psoriasis
Treatment for psoriasis is individualized. We take several factors into account when designing the right treatment plan for you:
Once we look at your individual needs, treatment may include:
Eczema and dermatitis are general terms referring to when your skin is dry, swollen, itchy, and discolored (often red). Some facts you need to know are:
Treatment Options for Dermatitis and Eczema
Treatment will depend highly on the cause of your skin irritation. The first priority will be to determine why your skin is reacting the way it is. Possible options to treat the cause may include:
Warts are skin growths caused by a virus infecting the skin. Some facts about warts you need to know are:
Treatment Options for Warts
We have many options to rid people of unsightly warts; some include:
Review our advanced techniques for removal of moles, skin cancer and more with minimal scarring.
“Mohs Surgery” is an effective way to remove most skin cancers – one skin layer at a time. Some facts you need to know about skin cancer surgery:
Be prepared to spend at least half the day at the office because removal and preparation of each skin layer can take 20 to 60 minutes.
BEFORE
We’ll apply a local anesthetic to minimize any discomfort.
REMOVAL
A precise area of skin is removed. The average patient requires 2-3 layers for complete removal
PROCESS
A dressing (bandage) will be applied after the first layer is removed and you’ll sit in the waiting room while we process the skin.
REPAIR
Once all the skin cancer cells are removed, the area is repaired, usually with stiches.
AFTER
Most people have little to no pain after Mohs Surgery.
Seeing us for skin cancer surgery? Download full instructions for surgery (PDF 212kb)
It is important to have all skin growths evaluated by the dermatologist. Changes in your skin, like when a mole changes color or shape, may be a signs of a serious condition such as skin cancer.
Every effort is made to minimize any scarring so there is no sign of the previous mole, cyst or lipoma. Removal techniques vary by the type of skin growth:
For patients: Click here for Mohs Surgery Care Instructions