Freckles Center - Rancho Cordova, CA
Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova * Randal W Anderson MD  Timothy E Baker MD  Robert L Burns MD  Nancy L Page MD  C Stephen Goetz MD  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Calkin & Boudreaux Dermatology  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Drs Silverstein & Braunstein  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Dermatology Consultants of Sacramento  Emil A Tanghetti MD  Capital Dermatology Medical Group  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Laser & Skin Surgery Medical Group Inc  Elliott L Adams MD  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  Kaiser South Sacramento Dermatology Dept  William H Chan MD  Lamont W Hornbeck MD  Alan Semion MD  E Patrick Creehan MD  Michael J Fazio MD  Sutter Medical Group  John A Kasch MD  Midtown Dermatology  Mercy Medical Group Allergy Dermatology & Pulmonology  Gregory M Bricca MD  Placer Dermatology & Skin Care Center  UC Davis Medical Group Elk Grove  Robert H Hargrove MD  David No MD  AnewSkin Dermatology  Bruce D Miller MD  Joseph Cerny MD  Jon A Erickson MD  James D Kim MD  Abdalla Khourdaji MD  Woodland Healthcare  Woodland Healthcare  Elizabeth M Kass MD  Stuart I Jacobs MD  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Dermatology Medical Associates Inc  Roland Hart MD  Jenine L Tanabe MD  Sutter North Medical Foundation  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center  Fremont Rideout Health Group  Sierraderm  Haines P Ely MD  Balfour Dermatology & Day Spa Inc  Diablo Dermatology & Vein Specialists  Central Valley Dermatology  Tracy Dermatology Medical Group  Curtis A Raskin MD Inc  Shirley L Van MD  Gary Wagner MD  William Abildgaard MD  Dermatology Affiliates  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Park Shadelands Medical Offices  Edward Becker MD  Edward Becker MD  Sutter Gould Medical Foundation  A Premier Skin Care and Laser Center  Jeffrey T Bortz MD  Ross T Jackson MD Kaiser  Jerome R Potozkin MD  Alexander Lewis MD  Adam Wallach MD  N Charles Diakon MD  Robert A Davis MD  Diane S Silver MD  Lewis H May II MD  Marilyn S Kwolek MD  Robert Greenberg MD  Affiliates In Dermatology  Jeffrey Riopelle MD & Sean Feezell DO  Advanced Dermatology Care  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Kaiser Permanente Dermatology Dept  Advanced Laser Skin Care Ctr  Solano Dermatology Associates  Allergy & Dermatology Clinic  Solano Dermatology Associates  Allergy & Dermatology Clinic  Solano Dermatology Associates  Solano Dermatology Associates Rancho Cordova, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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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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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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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