Dermatologists are doctors who specialize in treatment of skin disorders, including skin diseases, cancers, cosmetic disorders such as scars, discolorations, and hair loss, and even nail problems. They generally treat any condition that affects our skin, hair, and fingernails.
Our skin, the largest organ in our bodies, is also the most visible. More than our internal organs, our skin is directly vulnerable to external influences, and if any disease attacks it, we can often immediately see it. Some diseases, such as acne, are very common, as are other conditions including warts, rosacea, psoriasis, and allergic reactions such as hives.
A dermatologist can examine your skin and often prescribe medications that can alleviate or remove the skin disorder. Most skin conditions respond well to medical treatment by an experienced dermatologist.
Problems with the skin in New York are little different than elsewhere, although the large number of people in Manhattan exposes us to larger numbers of possible infections. Any time our skin is cut, it is susceptible to infection. Even tiny cuts can expose the skin to large numbers of bacteria, especially if the cut is not cleaned or covered properly. Although the cut, itself, may be minor, any infection that follows may be very serious.
Skin cancer is a sad reality in modern life, but treatment is much more successful than it was even twenty years ago. Early diagnosis and treatment is a key to preventing any skin cancer from growing into melanoma, a potentially fatal disease.
Your New York dermatologist can treat a wide variety of skin, hair, or fingernail disorders. Whether it's an outbreak of hives, psoriasis, or a skin infection, we can help. There's no reason to suffer from diseases that cause hair loss or that can result in losing a nail, and we're always happy to provide the best of service with excellent medical care.
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