Patient Education
Our team of professionals and staff believe that informed patients are better equipped to make decisions regarding their health and well-being. For your personal use, we have created an extensive patient library covering an array of educational topics, which can be found below. Browse through these diagnoses and treatments to learn more about topics of interest to you.
As always, you can contact our office to answer any questions or concerns.
Scaly Skin
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Actinic Keratoses
AKs form on skin that soaks up lots of sun over the years. An actinic keratosis (ak-ti-nik ker-ah-TOE-sis), or AK, is a rough, dry, scaly patch or growth that forms on the skin.
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Psoriasis
A chronic disease. It develops when a person’s immune system sends faulty signals that tell skin cells to grow too quickly. New skin cells form in days rather than weeks.
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis is a disease that causes a rash.. The skin tends to have a reddish color, swollen greasy appearance, and white or yellow crust on the surface.
Have More Questions?
Get in touch with our office to learn more about varying skin conditions or to set up an appointment.