Maintain the Healthy Overall Appearance of Skin
Surgical dermatology is sometimes necessary to maintain the healthy overall appearance of skin, especially due to aging. The role of surgical dermatology primarily includes the diagnosis and medical procedures used to address various serious dermatological conditions such as carcinoma and melanoma; however, many surgical dermatology procedures are used for cosmetic purposes to enhance appearance. Surgical dermatology treatments can involve total reconstruction and repair to improve appearance and functions of vital skin tissue.
Some of the more common surgical dermatology treatments that can help maintain the healthy overall appearance of skin include: anti-aging corrections, hair loss and restoration, laser hair removal, mole removal, vein treatments, scar revision, skin rejuvenation, liposuction, cosmetic removal of benign skin lesions, and skin cancer removal - surgical or curettage. These medical procedures may address serious conditions such as melanoma or carcinoma. It involves the diagnosis and treatment of various serious conditions that relate to hair, skin, veins, adjacent tissues, and mucous membranes.
Basic medical dermatology typically focuses on acne, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, rashes, hair loss, skin discoloration, herpes, nail fungus, warts, cysts, vitiligo, and molluscum, among other conditions or disorders. All of these conditions can definitely detract from a healthy appearance. Advancements in pharmaceutical applications are continually used successfully for these conditions. After medical and/or surgical treatments, preventative care is addressed.
Acne can detract from the healthy appearance of skin, as well as psychological health of the patient. New acne skin care treatments are constantly being developed, and medical dermatology experts can develop a treatment program to help a patient’s skin feel and look better. Acne skin care treatments may include one or a combination of topical medications and oral medications. Oral medications typically include antibiotics. A number of prescription drugs are also effective at addressing severe acne that does not respond to other treatments.
Psoriasis is often a condition that causes a great deal of social embarrassment. The best treatment for psoriasis is photodynamic therapy. It is the practice of photosensitizing a chemical substance in order to promote the destruction of cells. Other medical treatments include steroids, Vitamin A, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Excimer laser treatments clear psoriasis quickly. It delivers a therapeutic beam of UVB light to areas of the skin affected by psoriasis and away from healthy skin. It typically clears symptoms and prolongs remission.
Warts are ugly benign growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The virus causes the formation of rough, gritty papules on skin. Some warts go away on their own, but others can last for years, or even a lifetime. Warts can be a source of physical pain as well as emotional embarrassment. Dermatological treatments may include: cryotherapy (freezing), curettage (paring down), immunotherapy to stimulate the body’s immune system, topical medications, or nutritional supplements.
Laser dermatological treatments are also used for the improvement of physical appearance, such as unwanted hair removal. Age spot removal uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments, known as photorejuvenation, which causes blood vessels and collagen under the epidermis to compress, giving skin a fresh new look.
