We present the following information so that you might make better decisions regarding any treatment you may have. This list of dermatologic conditions is not meant to be complete, nor is the information here meant to be a substitute for personal medical advice. We provide this information as a baseline explanation, so that you might better be able to recognize skin problems and learn about treatments.
These explanations are based on Dr. Basuk’s knowledge and research into the latest information available, and are all written/edited by her specifically for this site. If there’s something that is confusing or missing, please let us know! (Suggestions can be left on our Comments page by clicking here.)
Acne
Actinic Keratoses (“pre-cancerous” lesions)
Age Spots / Sun Spots
Allergic Skin Rashes
Basal Cell Carcinomas (BCC)
Cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen)
Cysts
Dandruff
Dermatologic Surgery
Dysplastic Nevi
Dry Skin
Eczema, Atopic
Eczema, Hand
Eczema – Treatment
Fungal Diseases
Hair Loss
Hives
Herpes infections / Cold Sores
Keloids
Lichen Planus
Melanoma
Melasma
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Moles
Molluscum
MRSA
Nails
Pediatric Dermatology
Pityriasis Rosea
Psoriasis
Rosacea
Scars: Keloids
Scars: Stretch Marks
Seborrheic Dermatitis – Dandruff
Seborrheic Keratosis
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Skin Cancer Description & Treatment
Skin Tags
Squamous Cell Carcinomas (SCC)
Sunscreens / Sun Protection
Sweating / Hyperhidrosis
Tanning Salons and Indoor Tanning
Tinea Versicolor
Urticaria
Warts