Your skin is subject every day to everything from harsh UV rays to the drying effects of the surrounding air. Sometimes your skin may need help to retain its health and its glow. Dermatology is a specialized branch of medicine that focuses on diagnosing skin disorders and improving the health and appearance of the skin. If you have any concerns about your skin whether cosmetic or medical, we can help you to find the right solution at Nunnally Dermatology. We have a clinic in Baton Rouge, LA where we help many patients every day with their skin conditions.
A dermatologist is a medical doctor who is trained to treat skin conditions. They are also trained to help with hair and nail problems. They go through years of training including 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, a 1-year internship, and at least 3 years in a dermatology residency program. When you visit a dermatologist, you are putting the health of your skin in the hands of someone with extensive knowledge and experience so it is the safest way to receive treatment for your skin, hair, and nails.
If you have any medical conditions associated with your skin, a medical dermatologist can help treat them. Medical dermatology can be helpful in diagnosing and treating any diseases or conditions for the hair, skin, nails, lips, and mouth. Medical dermatology can include:
Acne affects 85% of the population between 12 and 24. However, just because it is common does not make it any less distressing for those who suffer from it. Acne can include everything from blackheads to cysts, and they can appear on the face, neck, chest, back, and arms. We can develop a treatment plan that can help you manage your acne and reduce breakouts.
Eczema is more than just dry skin. It’s a chronic condition that causes itchy and sometimes painful patches on the skin that can be difficult to treat by yourself. While eczema can’t be cured, it can be treated and managed. We will develop a personalized plan for you to reduce flare-ups.
During the healthy growth cycle of your hair, each follice will be in a different phase. These phases include actively growing, resting, and eventually falling out. A healthy amount of hair loss is around 100 hairs per day. If you are experiencing hair loss that is over this amount, we have hair loss and thinning treatments that can help. While not every cause of hair loss can be treated effectively, we welcome you to schedule a consultation to discuss your hair loss and possible treatment options.
Skin cancer is both one of the most common types of cancer and one of the most treatable. We recommend that everyone schedule regular screenings for their skin. By finding skin cancer early, we can more effectively treat the condition. In between appointments, make sure to monitor any spots on your skin for changes in size and color.
If your skin is unable to shed skin cells after they die, you may have a condition called Psoriasis. It can result in dry, scaly patches on your skin. As with other skin conditions, psoriasis doesn’t have a cure. But by avoiding triggers and getting on a treatment plan, you can manage it more effectively.
Warts are a contagious skin condition caused by the HPV virus infecting an area of skin. While they are relatively harmless and won’t impact your overall health, they can be bothersome and embarrassing. There are many methods for wart removal including wart medication, freezing, and minor surgical removal all of which can be done in our clinic.
If you are pursuing dermatology treatments for aesthetic rather than medical reasons, you are interested in cosmetic dermatology. A cosmetic dermatologist is still a medically trained specialist, but they undergo additional training for aesthetic treatments that improve the appearance of the skin.
Chemical peels involve applying a chemical solution that is carefully chosen by a dermatologist to remove the top layers of skin and reveal healthier and smoother skin underneath. It can be used to improve the overall appearance of the skin and it can help with acne, fine lines, sun damage, color variations, or dull skin. The depth of the chemical peel is personalized and carefully controlled to treat your specific concerns.
Wrinkles on your face can be caused by frequent muscle contractions when you smile, frown, or look surprised. These wrinkles can be temporarily removed using injectables such as Botox. At our clinic, we focus on natural-looking treatments that minimize the appearance of wrinkles without restricting normal facial expressions.
Spider veins are normal blood vessels that can be seen through the skin. Having a lot of spider veins can be genetic and they can sometimes appear with age. If you feel self-conscious about your spider veins, you can have them removed through sclerotherapy. A saline solution is injected into the area which irritates the veins and causes them to become absorbed by your body.
If you have dark spots, fine lines, or skin discoloration, it can be treated using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments. These treatments deliver pulses of broad-spectrum light which target darkened areas on the face. It can be used to treat broken blood vessels, facial redness, age spots, sun damage, rosacea, and more.
IPL can also be used to remove unwanted hair. When the light is absorbed into an active hair follicle, the follicle gets too hot and dies. The results are permanent, but several treatments may be needed to achieve the desired results. It works best in areas with dark hair.
All of the medical and cosmetic procedures and treatments above can come with risks especially if they are not performed by a licensed dermatologist. Finding the best cosmetic dermatologist is essential to protecting the health of your skin and reducing the risk of serious side effects.
At Nunnally Dermatology, we are licensed dermatologists with years of experience. We offer many different cosmetic and medical dermatology procedures. If you are looking for a dermatologist in Baton Rouge, LA that offers the most innovative techniques in dermatology, call us today for a consultation.
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