Freckles Center - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster 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 Lancaster * Dermatology Physicians Inc  Dermatology Physicians Inc  Dermatology Physicians Inc  Dermatology Physicians Inc  Lancaster Skin Center PC  Dermatology Associates of Lancaster Ltd  Dermatology Associates of Lancaster Ltd  Dermatology Associates of Lancaster Ltd  Dermatology Associates of Lancaster Ltd  Dermatology Associates of Lancaster Ltd  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Natalie I Bene MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Stanton S Lebouitz MD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  York Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Hershey Medical Center Dermatology  Jerome W Buzas MD  Harriet Comite MD  Robert I Rudolph MD  Brownstone Dermatology Associates  Robert Nagy MD  David A Amato DO  Saye Gette & Diamond Dermatology Associates PC  Saye Gette & Diamond Dermatology Associates PC  Saye Gette & Diamond Dermatology Associates PC  Daniel Dvorkin MD  Walter A Koerber Jr. MD  Charles E Vickerman MD  Dermatology & Instant Surgery Center  Dermatology & Instant Surgery Center  Dermatology & Instant Surgery Center  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Crumay Parnes Associates Inc  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Drew McCausland MD  Dermatology Specialists PC  Dermatology Specialists PC  Dermatology Specialists PC  Dermatology Specialists PC  Robert A Rhodes MD  Padget Dermatology Associates  Padget Dermatology Associates  Hurley Dermatology  Main Line Dermatology  Main Line Dermatology  Main Line Dermatology  Christine M Sciara MD  Donna J Mackay MD  Rencic Dermatology  Chaddsford Dermatology  Dermatology LTD  Chaddsford Dermatology  Dermatology LTD  Dermatology Associates  Dermatology Associates  Aesthetic Dermatology Associates PC  Aesthetic Dermatology Associates PC  Joseph P McFarland MD  Main Line Dermatology  Gary R Kantor MD  Edward Ryan Jr. DO LLC  Serge N Kolev MD  Belvedere Medical Center  Montgomery Dermatology LLC  Sally Balin Medical Center  Dermatology LTD  Dermatology LTD  Dermatology LTD  Sally Balin Medical Center  Sally Balin Medical Center  Dermatology LTD  Family Dermatology of the Lehigh Valley  Radnor Family Practice  Penn Medicine at Radnor Dermatology  Penn Medicine at Radnor Dermatology  Penn Medicine at Radnor Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology Associates Lancaster, PennsylvaniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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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