Birthmarks and Other Skin Pigmentation Problems Center - Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring * Purnima Sau MD  Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Leon E Brown MD  Derm Associates PC  Derm Associates PC  Derm Associates PC  Bethesda Dermatopathology Lab  Brenda J Berberian MD  Robert J Carnathan MD CHTD  Richard J Castiello MD  Leonard Cutler MD  Daniel L Dellatorre MD  Leonard Cutler MD  Shelly Hall MD  Lynn McKinley-Grant MD  Laurence H Miller MD PA  Margaret O'Neill MD  Leonard Cutler MD  DiGiovanna & Peck MDs  David Green MD  National Naval Medical Center Dermatology  DiGiovanna & Peck MDs  NIH Dermatology Branch  Brown & Canning MDs  Brown & Canning MDs  Ronald B Prussick MD PC  Leonard C Sperling MD  Greater Washington Dermatology  Greater Washington Dermatology  Ronald N Shore MD  Hema A Sundaram MD PA  Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Center LLC  Stephen W White MD  Matthew & Robert Katz MDs  Matthew & Robert Katz MDs  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Drs Jaffe O'Neill & Lindgren MD PA  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Drs Jaffe O'Neill & Lindgren MD PA  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Drs Jaffe O'Neill & Lindgren MD PA  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Skin Cancer Surgery Ctr  Dermatology & Clinical Skin Care Center  Sheldon K Gottlieb MD  Robert I Horowitz MD  Ronald A Katz MD  Joseph M Porres MD  David A Spott MD  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Associates PC  Cylburn E Soden MD  Comprehensive Dermatology PC  Walter J Giblin MD  Marvin Chadab MD  Donald R Frisby MD  Elizabeth A Liotta MD  Samuel S Norvell Jr. MD  Stephen R Damm MD  Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Largo  Barbara C Williamson MD  Valerie D Callender MD  Berk Yeager & Keahey MDs  Roni W Ford MD  Berk Yeager & Keahey MDs  Berk Yeager & Keahey MDs  Melanie L Adams MD PA  Anita L Henderson MD  Columbia Dermatology Center  Robyn F James MD  Debra A Coats-Walton MD  Lynda M Crawford MD  Thuy V Nguyen MD  Allison Linquist MD  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Dermatology & Advanced Skin Care  Center for Dermatology & Skin Care of Maryland  Carolyn J Pass MD  Frederick N Pearson MD  Robert S Berger MD  Lawrence R Feldman MD  William G Brown Dermatology Associates LLC  William G Brown Dermatology Associates LLC  David Strobel MD  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Albert K Wong MD  Jeffrey G Middleton MD  William Dvorine MD  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Anne Arundel Dermatology PA  Larry H Gaston MD  Emanuel H Silverstein MD PA Silver Spring, MarylandUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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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Read the Birthmarks and Other Skin Pigmentation Problems article » Recommended Reading Related to BirthmarkSclerotherapy for Spider Veins » IntroductionSclerotherapy is a medical procedure used to eliminate varicose veins and spider veins. Sclerotherapy involves an injection of a solution (generally a salt solution) directly into the vein. The solution irritates the lining of the blood vessel, causing it to swell and stick together, and the blood to clot. Over time, the vessel turns into scar tissue that fades from view. Sclerotherapy is a well-proven procedure and has been in use since the 1930s. Candidates for SclerotherapyPrior to the procedure, you will have an initial consultation with a dermatologist or vascular medicine specialist who will decide if you're a good candidate for sclerotherapy. You are not eligible if you are pregnant or bedridden. You can have sclerotherapy if you take birth control pills. If you have had a blood clot in the past, your eligibility will be decided on an individual basis, and will depend on the overall health of th... Other Related Birthmarks and Other Skin Pigmentation Problems ArticlesEmergency Contact for Silver Spring
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Eczema
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Skin Cancer
- Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in humans. There are three main types of skin cancer; basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma (the nonmelanoma skin cancers), and melanoma.
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Melanoma
- Melanoma is a type of skin cancer which begins in skin cells called melanocytes and affects more than 53,600 people in the United States each year. These melanocytes can grow together to form benign moles which, after a change in size, shape, or color can be a sign of melanoma. Caused by sun exposure, early detection becomes extremely important to avoid a spread to other areas of the body. Diagnosis is confirmed through a biopsy of the abnormal skin and treatment depends on the extent and characteristics of the patient.
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Itching
- Itching can be a common problem. Itches can be localized or generalized. There are many causes of itching to include: infection (jock itch, vaginal itch), disease (hyperthyroidism, liver or kidney), reactions to drugs, and skin infestations (pubic or body lice). Treatment for itching varies depending on the cause of the itch.
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Vitiligo
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Glaucoma
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Pernicious Anemia
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Melasma
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Varicose Veins
- Varicose vein: A dilated (widened) tortuous (twisting) vein, usually involving a superficial vein in the leg, often associated with incompetency of the valves in the vein. These visible and bulging veins are often associated with symptoms such as tired, heavy, or aching limbs. Spider veins are a group of widened veins that can be seen through the surface of the skin.
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Sunburn (Sun Poisoning)
- Sunburn is caused by overexposure to UV radiation from the sun. UV rays can also damage the eyes. Repeated overexposure to UV rays also increases the risk for scarring, freckles, wrinkles, and dry skin. Symptoms of sunburn include painful, red, tender, and hot skin. The skin may blister, swell, and peel. Sun poisoning (severe sunburn) include nausea, fever, chills, rapid pulse, dizziness and more. Treatment for sunburn depends upon the severity. Sun protection and sunscreen for an individual's skin type is recommended to decrease the chance of sunburn.
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Moles
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Spina Bifida and Anencephaly (Neural Tube Defects)
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Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome
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