Birthmarks and Other Skin Pigmentation Problems Center - North Bergen, NJ
North Bergen Dermatologist Doctors for Birthmarks and Other Skin Pigmentation ProblemsType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in North Bergen * Eric W Herman MD  Luis Suarez MD  Serafin Fernandez MD  Adolfo Fernandez-Obregon MD  Linda Cappiello MD  John A Erianne MD  Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery  Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery  Cosmetic Skin & Surgery Center  Dermatology Affiliates  Cliffside Medical  Skin & Allergy Center  Gary J Brauner MD  Marie Anne Giardina-Beckett MD  Eugene W Sweeney MD  Advanced Laser & Skin Cancer Center  Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists  Adam Lesiczka MD  Alfredo Masullo MD  Ira H Gouterman MD  Ira H Gouterman MD  Dermatology Associates  Andrew G Woolrich MD  Allen N Sapadin MD  Contemporary & Cosmetic Dermatology PC  Contemporary & Cosmetic Dermatology PC  Contemporary & Cosmetic Dermatology PC  Contemporary & Cosmetic Dermatology PC  Margaret S Ravits MD  Margaret S Ravits MD  Kenneth S Fried MD  Margaret S Ravits MD  Dmitry Khasak MD  Dmitry Khasak MD  Margaret S Ravits MD  Margaret S Ravits MD  Kent Beachler MD  Anna V Kopec MD PA  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  Belleville Dermatology Center PA  Floyd R Tanzer MD & Judy Silber MD  Floyd R Tanzer MD & Judy Silber MD  Dermatology Center of New Jersey  Dermatology Center of New Jersey  Dermatology Center of New Jersey  Sharon Scherl MD  Forest Healthcare Associates PC  Mathias Zemel MD  James M Katz MD  Saida H Baxt MD  Saida H Baxt MD  Cheryl Ackerman MD  Reuben Rozanski MD  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  The Dermatology Center of Ridgewood LLC  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Accredited Dermatology  Lawrence A Schiffman DO  Bradford A Singman MD  Image Dermatology PC  Drs Heldman Lipson & Weiss  Drs Heldman Lipson & Weiss  Alfred S Nemlick MD PA  Westwood Dermatology Group  Westwood Dermatology Group  Westwood Dermatology Group  Westwood Dermatology Group  Westwood Dermatology Group  Westwood Dermatology Group  Westwood Dermatology Group  Westwood Dermatology Group  Alan D Andrews MD  Comprehensive Dermatology & Laser Center  Trokhan Dermatology  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  The Dermatology Group PC  Atlantic Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  North Bergen Dermatological Group PA  North Bergen Dermatological Group PA  R Stephen Seibt MD  Henrietta E Abel MD  Herbert Maier MD North Bergen, New JerseyUpcoming Local Events2012-05-29
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Birthmarks and Other Skin Pigmentation ProblemsRead the Birthmarks and Other Skin Pigmentation Problems article » Birthmarks and Other Skin Pigmentation Problems IntroductionSkin is just like the humans who wear it: It's not perfect. If everything went as planned, the body would produce just enough melanin and blood vessels would behave. But that's not the case. There are birthmarks and other pigmentation disorders that affect many people. We've included some of the most common abnormalities here. Remember: never self-diagnose! If you think you have one of these skin pigmentation abnormalities, make sure you visit a physician to receive an official diagnosis. Birthmarks
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