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| Hair Disorders Hair loss can result from hereditary disease, fungal infection, mechanical breakage, or diseases that destroy the hair follicle itself. Medication and generalized systemic illness can also cause hair problems. Some common diagnoses are alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, and androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness). Nail Disorders Nails may become yellow or thickened due to trauma, aging, fungal infections, yeast infections, or improper nail care. The fungal and yeast diseases are treated with a combination of topical and oral medications. There are several agents available to us that strengthen nails and make them grow more rapidly. These include Biotin in high doses and several topical agents. Psoriasis Psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by thick scaly plaques that may occur anywhere on the body. Available treatments include topical cortisone, tar soaks and creams, Dovonex, Tazorac, phototherapy with PUVA and narrow band UVB, oral retinoids (Soriatane), and chemotherapy (Methotrexate). The newest developments available to treat plaque psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis are injectable Biologics (Enbrel, Humira, Raptiva) and even laser to treat persistent plaques. Skin Cancer Basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma are all types of skin cancer. The physician determines appropriate treatment for each type and a surgical excision may be performed. Cryosurgery or electrodessication may also be appropriate treatment for some lesions. Occasionally, skin cancers require special treatment and patients may be referred to a surgeon who performs MOHS surgery. Home | The Office | Meet The Doctor | Services and Information | Contact | Disclaimer |
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