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Chemical Peel Center - Champaign, IL

Champaign Dermatologist Doctors for Chemical Peel

Type 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 Champaign *

Lester J Fahrner MD
Lester J Fahrner
101 W University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 366-1248

Harikrishna P Patel MD
Harikrishna P Patel
2143 S Neil St
Dermatology Clinic
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 352-0055

Carle Clinic Champaign on Curtis
Craig David Neitzel
1701 W Curtis Rd
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 326-1440

Robert G Carney Jr. MD
Robert G Carney
1770 E Lake Shore Dr
STE 301
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-2636

Plaza West Dermatology Center
Debra Babich
304 W Hay St
West Hay Medical Center STE 313
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 876-6890

Lee Institute of Skin and Laser
Francis C Lee
606 W Pershing Rd
STE E
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-7171

Kent S Taulbee MD
Kent S Taulbee
2418 E Lincoln St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 663-6386

Associates in Dermatology SC
Thomas R Brander
1404 Eastland Dr
STE 204
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-8813

Associates in Dermatology SC
James R Seehafer
1404 Eastland Dr
STE 204
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-8813

Quimby Dermatology
Steven R Quimby
1300 N Franklin Ave
Physician's Office Bldg STE 230B
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 451-0214

Marshall Clinic Effingham SC
Lana D Schmidt
300 N Maple
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-4151

Dermatology Limited
Cristina Camara
1600 W US-6
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 941-9500

Dermatology Limited
Todd Davis
1600 W US-6
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 941-9500

Dermatology Limited
chethana gottam
1600 W US-6
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 941-9500

Dermatology Limited
Gayle McCloskey
1600 W US-6
Morris, IL 60450
(815) 941-9500

Weber Medical Clinic Ltd
Jean F Miller
1200 N East St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-5222

Bielinski Dermatology
Kenneth B Bielinski
108 N White St
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-8293

Springfield Clinic Main Campus West Dermatology
Cassandra Claman
1025 S 6th St
Dermatology FL 4th
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 528-7541

Springfield Clinic Main Campus West Dermatology
Sarah M Dietrich
1025 S 6th St
Dermatology FL 4th
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 528-7541

Springfield Clinic Main Campus West Dermatology
Judith P Knox
1025 S 6th St
Dermatology FL 4th
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 528-7541

Dolar Koya MD
Dolar R Koya
2215 Theodore St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 741-2000

Springfield Clinic Main Campus West Dermatology
A Katherine Stealey
1025 S 6th St
Dermatology FL 4th
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 528-7541

Dermatology Limited
Gregory Bezanis
2051 Plainfield Rd
Cresthill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4343

Dermatology Limited
Matthew R Kelleher
2051 Plainfield Rd
Cresthill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4343

Dermatology Limited
Steven W Neubauer
2051 Plainfield Rd
Cresthill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4343

Dermatology Limited
Michelle Pipitone
2051 Plainfield Rd
Cresthill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4343

Dermatology Limited
Lalitha Reddy
2051 Plainfield Rd
Cresthill, IL 60403
(815) 741-4343

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Chemical Peel

What Conditions Do a Chemical Peel Treat?

Chemical peels are performed on the face, neck or hands. They can be used to:

  • Reduce fine lines under the eyes and around the mouth
  • Treat wrinkles caused by sun damage, aging and hereditary factors
  • Improve the appearance of mild scarring
  • Treat certain types of acne
  • Reduce age spots, freckles and dark patches due to pregnancy or taking birth control pills (melasma)
  • Improve the look and feel of skin that is dull in texture and color

Areas of sun damage, which may contain pre-cancerous keratoses that appear as scaly spots, may improve after chemical peeling. Following treatment, new pre-cancerous lesions are less likely to appear.

However, sags, bulges and more severe wrinkles do not respond well to chemical peels. They may require other kinds of cosmetic surgical procedures, such as carbon dioxide laser resurfacing , a facelift , brow lift , eyelid lift or soft tissue filler (collagen or fat). A dermatologic surgeon can help determine the most appropriate type of treatment for each individual case.

Who Is a Good Candidate For a Chemical Peel?

Generally, fair-skinned and light-haired patients are ideal candidates for chemical peels. Darker skin types may also have good results, depending upon the type of problem being treated.

How Are Chemical Peels Performed?

A chemical peel can be performed in a doctor's office or in a surgery center as an outpatient procedure.

The skin is thoroughly cleansed with an agent that removes excess oils and the eyes and hair are protected. One or more chemical solutions, such as glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid or carbolic acid (phenol), are applied to small areas on the skin. These applications produce a controlled wound, enabling new, regenerated skin to appear./...

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Keratosis Pilaris »

Keratosis pilaris facts

  • Keratosis pilaris is a very common, benign skin disorder.
  • Keratosis pilaris affects 50%-80% of adolescents and 40% of adults.
  • Keratosis pilaris causes numerous small, rough tan or red little bumps around hair follicles on the upper arms, thighs, buttocks, and cheeks.
  • Keratosis pilaris creates the appearance of gooseflesh, goose bumps, or chicken skin.
  • Keratosis pilaris is seen in patients with other dry skin conditions and atopic dermatitis.
  • Keratosis pilaris is not curable, but it may become less noticeable with time.
  • Keratosis pilaris tends to run in families (genetic association).
  • Keratosis pilaris may spontaneously clear without treatment.
  • Keratosis pilaris generally requires ongoing maintenance therapy.
  • Treat keratosis pilaris with daily lubrication, gentle exfoliation, and glycolic or lactic acids.
  • Consider helpful option...

Emergency Contact for Champaign

  • In case of Emergency, call 911

Nearby Champaign Hospitals *

The Pavilion
809 W Church St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217)373-1700

Provena Covenant Medical Center
1400 W Park St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217)337-2000

Carle Foundation Hospital
611 W Park St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217)383-3311

John & Mary E Kirby Hospital
1111 N State St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217)762-2115

Gibson Area Hospital
1120 N Melvin St
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217)784-4251

Provena United Samaritans Medical Center
812 N Logan Ave
Danville, IL 61832
(217)443-5000

VA Illiana Health Care System
1900 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217)554-3000

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