Dermatology Center

The most common skin condition in the United States, acne affects teenagers and adults.  The condition can leave scars on the skin.  While over-the-counter remedies can treat mild cases of acne, prescription medications, and dermatologic treatments are advised for serious conditions.

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This autoimmune disease, like skin lupus and dermatomyositis often involve facial rashes, scaly rashes on sun-exposed areas of the body, lesions, hair loss, or scarring. The condition can usually be treated with medication.

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Adverse drug reactions can result in skin reactions, itching, and changes in nails. Most of these reactions go away when you stop taking the drug responsible. However, medical treatment may be needed.

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Over 30 million Americans suffer from some type of eczema, which is actually a group of conditions that cause the skin to become red, itchy, and inflamed. Treatment can reduce symptoms and discomfort.

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There are several types of hair loss. Several are treatable with medicines.

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This is an autoinflammatory disease (not infectious) that usually begins as pimple-like bumps and painful boils on the skin and may progress to cause scars.  This disease commonly affects the underarms, groin, and buttocks. Treatments, including medicines and surgery, can prevent flares and reduce discomfort.

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Infections of the skin can be caused by bacteria, fungus, viruses, or parasites. The most common types include boils, warts, ringworm, impetigo, and scabies.

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These raised scars sometimes occur where the skin has healed after an injury. Keloids tend to be larger than the original wound and are often painful and itchy. While they are not harmful, a dermatologist may be able to minimize them through treatment.

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Injuries or disease can cause toenails or fingernails to grow in unusual ways, be discolored, or be otherwise distorted. Nail conditions are often associated with other medical conditions.

A common condition, psoriasis is thought to be an immune system problem that results in a rash on the skin, nails, and joints. Treatment can reduce symptoms and discomfort.

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Specialists use Botulinum toxin injections to treat conditions like hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating and Raynaud’s disease, a rare blood vessel disorder. We do not offer Botulinum toxin injections for cosmetic purposes.

Intravenous infusions are sometimes necessary to treat autoimmune dermatologic conditions and other conditions. We offer infusion therapy in the dermatology center.

We offer UV light therapy for many skin conditions, including psoriasis, vitiligo, itch, and other disorders. It works by slowing down cell growth and inflammation that causes skin problems

In most cases, we can care for patients by prescribing one or more medications to treat their dermatologic conditions.

We offer surgical treatment for some dermatologic conditions like skin cancers, cysts, keloids, and hidradenitis suppurativa. In these cases, a surgeon who specializes in treating the condition performs the procedure at Grady.