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Most birthmarks are not serious, and some go away on their own. Some stay the same or enlarge as you get older. Usually birthmarks are only a concern for your appearance. But certain types can increase your risk of skin cancer. If your birthmark bleeds, hurts, itches, or becomes infected, call our office to schedule an appointment.
A boil is a skin infection that starts in a hair follicle. The infected area turns red and a tender painful lump develops, after which turning white as pus collects under the skin. A boil can develop anywhere on the body but most common areas are the face, neck, shoulders, underarms, buttocks. In many cases, the infection may require medical attention such as drainage and antibiotics.
Cysts are very common. A cyst is a closed sac that may contain fluid, puss or semisolid material. They may be in many different parts of your body and may even be unsightly. Most cysts are benign. There are various types of cysts – acne, ganglion cysts, sebaceous cysts are the most common.
Treatments may include medical andor surgical intervention.
Eczema (also commonly called atopic dermatitis). Eczema is a general term used to describe an inflammation of the skin resulting in dry, sensitive skin. You may experience red itchy patches. Eczema can come and go over time, and flare-ups may crack, ooze, and itch severely. Itching can vary in severity from mild (just dry skin) to severe (red, scaly, thick, fissured and oozing skin). there are many forms of eczema depending on the nature of the trigger and the location of the rash. While they all share some common symptoms like itchiness, there are differences.
The following are some of the most common types of eczema:
Treatment varies depending on symptoms and causes. No one treatment is best for everyone, and Astoria Dermatology’s objective is to prescribe medicine that reduces itching and discomfort, clears infections and prevents additional flare-ups.
Treatment options consist of prevention, customized skin care regimen, topical medications, phototherapy, and in some cases biologics.
Earlobe repair is a cosmetic surgical procedure performed to repair torn, split, or stretched earlobe piercings resulting from accidents, injury, or wearing heavy earrings for a prolonged period of time. Earlobe repair surgery is a simple procedure that takes approximately 20 minutes. Dr. Nicolaides can re-pierce your ears 4-6 weeks after an earlobe repair procedure.
Sun exposure and genetic factors make some people more likely to develop freckles. Freckles are not dangerous. However, as people with freckles have skin that is more sensitive to sunlight, they should take extra care to protect their skin from the sun. For cosmetic reasons freckles can be reduced and several treatment options are available.