Freckles Center - Commerce City, CO
Commerce City Dermatologist Doctors for FrecklesType 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 Commerce City * Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Denver Skin Clinic  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Sorkin Dermatology Associates  Franklin Dermatology Kaiser Permanente  Karen J Johnson MD PC  H M Medical Consultants  David J Kerr MD  SkinCare Colorado  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  The Childrens Hospital  Adrienne Stewart MD  Apex Dermatology Group  Apex Dermatology Group  Expert Laser Clinic  Chan & Carretero MDs  Cherry Creek Dermatology PC  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  UCHSC Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Columbine Dermatology, PC  HealthMark A Center For Integrated Healing  Front Range Dermatology  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Dermatology & Laser Center at Harvard Park PLLC  Colorado Dermatology Center  Boyle Family Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  Advanced Dermatology Skin Cancer & Laser Surgery  C-Dermatology  AboutSkin Dermatology & DermSurgery  AboutSkin Dermatology & DermSurgery  Asarch Center for Dermatology & Laser  William J Bowman MD  Drs Stone & Stone  Asarch Center for Dermatology & Laser  Denver Dermatology Consultants PC  Skin Secrets  Leslie A Stewart MD PC Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  Flatirons Dermatology  Leslie A Stewart MD PC Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  James A Harris MD  Alpine Dermatology Associates PLLC  Kaiser Dermatology  Center For Advanced Dermatology  Center For Advanced Dermatology  Columbine Dermatology, PC  Paul W Orton MD  Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology  Boulder Valley Center for Dermatology  Dermatology Associates of Colorado  Dermatology and Laser Institute of Colorado PC  Dermatology and Laser Institute of Colorado PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Hill Center for Dermatology PC  Brent C Sigler MD  Boulder Dermatology Clinic PC  Boulder Dermatology Clinic PC  Foothills Family Dermatology  Mountainview Dermatology  Twin Peaks Dermatology  Rocky Mountain Dermatology  Boulder Medical Center Dermatology  George R Russell MD  Boulder Dermatology Clinic PC  Longmont Clinic & Carbon Valley Medical Center  Stephen P Castle DO  Skin Care Specialists of Colorado  Skin Care Specialists of Colorado  Fort Collins Skin Clinic  Fort Collins Skin Clinic  Anne-Lise A Hultsch MD & Barbara Lynn West MD  Anne-Lise A Hultsch MD & Barbara Lynn West MD Commerce City, ColoradoUpcoming Local Events2012-06-01
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FrecklesWhat are freckles?Freckles are flat, tanned circular spots that typically are the size of the head of a common nail. The spots are multiple and may develop randomly on the skin, especially after repeated exposure to sunlight. These are particularly common in people of fair complexion on upper-body skin areas like the cheeks, nose, arms, and upper shoulders. They may appear on people as young as age 1 or 2.
Most freckles on a person's skin are usually uniform in color. On different people, freckles may vary somewhat in
What types of freckles are there?
There are two basic types of freckles: simple freckles and sunburn freckles. Simple freckles are usually tan, round, and Ephelides (singular: ephelis) is the Greek word and medical term for freckle. This term refers to flat spots that are tan, slightly reddish, or light brown and typically appear during the sunny months. They are most often found on people with light com... Recommended Reading Related to FrecklesWhat are moles?Moles are very common small growths that look like a piece of flat or raised skin. Moles may be tan, brown, black, reddish brown, or skin colored. Most moles are typically the size of a pencil eraser (about 6 mm). Moles can range anywhere from pinhead size up to greater than the size of your hand. Essentially, moles are just a collection or clump of pigment cells called melanocytes. While melanocytes normally occur in small numbers in the skin, when these cells bunch up in a nest, they then create what is visible as a mole. They also tend to become darker and more apparent with sun exposure and pregnancy and lighten somewhat in the winter months. Moles can occur anywhere on the skin, including more unusual areas such as the scalp, ears, eyelids, lips, palms, soles, genitals, penis, and anal area. The medical name for mole is nevus or melanocytic nevus. Multiple moles are called nevi.
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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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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
- Moles are small skin growths that may appear flat or raised and are often tan, brown, black, reddish brown, or skin colored. They are typically about the size of a pencil eraser. There are three types of moles. Monthly skin self-exams are essential in the early detection of abnormal moles and melanomas.
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Sunscreen
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