Freckles Center - Freeport, NY
Freeport 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 Freeport * Lashinsky & Wininger MDs PC  Lashinsky & Wininger MDs PC  Merrick Dermatology  South Nassau Dermatology  South Nassau Dermatology  South Nassau Dermatology  South Nassau Dermatology  South Nassau Dermatology  South Nassau Dermatology  David M Arbesfeld MD  Atlantic Dermatology  Rockville Dermatology PC  Atlantic Dermatologic Associates, LLP  Atlantic Dermatology  Accurate Dermatology PLLC  Atlantic Dermatologic Associates, LLP  Rockville Dermatology PC  William Lefing MD  Robin Himmelstein MD  Queens-Long Island Medical Group PC  Rhona S Susser MD  Garden City Dermatology  Garden City Dermatology  Cameron K Rokhsar MD PC  Frank DeMento MD & Associates PC  Jeanne M Franck MD  Queens Crossing Dermatology  Frank DeMento MD & Associates PC  Tina K Funt MD  Tina K Funt MD  Tina K Funt MD  Peter E O'Neill MD PC  Atlantic Dermatologic Associates, LLP  Comphrehensive Dermatology PC  Mid Island Dermatology  Island Dermatology  Island Dermatology  Island Dermatology  Laurie J Levine MD PC  Mid Island Dermatology  Island Dermatology  Laurie J Levine MD PC  Family Dermatology  Family Dermatology  Adult & Pediatric Dermatology  David L Cohen MD  Absolute Professional Dermatology  Stewart A Brazin MD  South Shore Dermatology  Karen M Lish MD PC  Drs Glass & Pomerantz  North Shore Dermatology Associates PC  North Shore Dermatology Associates PC  North Shore Dermatology Associates PC  North Shore Dermatology Associates PC  Alan M Nussbaum MD  Peter L Reisfeld MD  Massapequa Dermatology / Dr. David B. Kessler  Queens-Long Island Medical Group PC  Michael A Mann MD  Drs Natow Rosenberg & Pion  Drs Natow Rosenberg & Pion  Drs Natow Rosenberg & Pion  Drs Natow Rosenberg & Pion  Drs Natow Rosenberg & Pion  Drs Orbuch Brand & Associates  Drs Orbuch Brand & Associates  Glaser Dermatology & Laser  Drs Orbuch Brand & Associates  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller  Drs Orbuch Brand & Associates  Advanced Dermatology PC  Mimi G Bansal MD  Prohealth Care Associates, LLP  Advanced Dermatology PC  Advanced Dermatology PC  Pediatric Dermatology Associates  Mimi G Bansal MD  Howard J Corwin MD  Helen S Flamenbaum MD  Queens-Long Island Medical Group PC  Barbara M Hisler MD  Belaray Dermatology  Belaray Dermatology  Harold S Hefter MD  Medical Aesthetics of Woodbury  Robert L Bruckstein MD  Dermatology Center Of Long Island  Long Island Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology  Dermatology Laser & Plastic Surgery LLP  Dermatology Laser & Plastic Surgery LLP  Dermatology Laser & Plastic Surgery LLP  Deborah Y Porges MD  Cosmetique  Cosmetique  Ian Pravda MD  Drs Glass & Pomerantz  Mindy R Berstein MD  Mollick, Etra, Etra & Cohen MDs  Paul I Shneiderman MD Freeport, New YorkUpcoming Local Events2012-05-29
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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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Sun-Sensitive Drugs (Photosensitivity to Drugs)
- Sun sensitivity (photosensitivity) is an inflammation of the skin induced by the combination of medications or substances and sunlight. The affect on the skin is redness, which looks similar to a sunburn. Generally, these reactions are either phototoxic or photoallergic. Phototoxic drugs are more common than photoallergic drugs. Symptoms of phototoxic reactions are a burning and stinging sensation and then redness. Symptoms of photoallergic reactions are itching, redness, swelling, blisters of the affected area. Treatment generally is discontinuation of the medication and topical application of creams.
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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
- Sunscreens are crucial for sun protection. Sun damage to the skin from exposure to ultraviolet rays is a risk factor for skin cancer and melanoma. To avoid sunburn, people should limit sun exposure during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., wear protective clothing, and use a sunscreen. People with sensitive skin should use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more.
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