Rosacea

A chronic condition accompanied by redness, small blood vessels, bumps, and/or swelling, especially on the nose, cheeks, forehead and chin. This chronic condition can be exacerbated by sunlight, wind, cold or hot temperatures, alcohol, spicy food, excessive exercise and inappropriate skin care products. A series of peels, prescription drugs and the appropriate skin care regimen may be recommended.

Acne

A condition that can strike at any age and is characterized by small flesh colored bumps, red papules, black heads, pustules and cysts. Acne ranges from mild to severe and is most often triggered by a surge of hormones during puberty, however diet and stress are also contributing factors. Treatment for this condition may include topical prescription creams, antibiotics, peels, bacteria-fighting treatments and a skin care regimen specifically developed for problem skin.

Photo Damage, Freckles, Sun and Age Spots

These lesions most commonly appear on the backs of hands, forearms, neck, chest and face are associated with cumulative solar lentigos and a lifetime of sun exposure. Their presence may put you at a greater risk for skin cancer. Your physician may recommend a series of peels, sunscreen and perhaps photodynamic therapy to reduce the appearance and treat pre-cancerous lesions.

Hyperpigmentation

Darkening of an area of skin caused by increased melanin. Hyperpigmentation can be induced by trauma or inflammation from burns, wounds, acne, hormones or ultraviolet rays. Treatment for this condition may include peels and topical bleaching agents.

Melasma

Irregular patches of dark skin which usually appear symmetrically on the cheeks, upper lip, nose or forehead. Although it is most common in pregnant women and darker-skinned individuals, due to hormone fluctuation, it can affect any woman. Like other forms of hyperpigmentation, this condition can be treated with peels, topical bleaching agents, sunscreens and laser therapy.