Freckles Center - Rockford, IL
Rockford 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 Rockford * Edgebrook Dermatology PC  Dixon Clinic  Mercy Woodstock Medical Center  Sterling Rock Falls Clinic  Lawrence L Johnson  Karen Lynn Maloney MD  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dreyer Medical Clinic West Aurora Dermatology  Dermatology Limited  Dreyer Medical Clinic West Aurora Dermatology  Dermatology Limited  Thomas O Chua MD  David J Coynik MD  William C Dam MD SC  Fox Valley Dermatology  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Bruce Kolton MD LLC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Northwest Dermatology SC  Bakal Dermatology Associates  Bakal Dermatology Associates  Dupage Medical Group Dermatology  Dupage Medical Group Dermatology  Medical Specialists Ltd & Laser Care  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dermatology Limited  Dreyer Medical Clinic Fox Valley Dermatology & Psychiatry  DuPage Medical Group of Stratford  Schaumburg Dermatology  Clear Complexions RX  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute  Francis S Lichon MD  Wilfried L Schmerold MD  Dermatology Office  James R Davis MD  Dermatology Office  Center for Cosmetic Skin Surgery  Moira C Ariano MD  Moira C Ariano MD  Anthony M Janiga MD  Town Square Dermatology  Town Square Dermatology  Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute  Michael A Greenberg MD  Wyhinny Alter Garcia & Wyhinny MDs  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Leone Dermatology Center  Dermelan  Dermelan  Glazer Dermatology  Dermelan  Marvin H Margolis MD  David B Shanker MD  Robert M Septon MD  Lakeshore Dermatology  Fine Skin Dermatology  Center for Dermatology & Skin Cancer Ltd  Naperbrook Dermatology  Tehming Liang MD  North Suburban Dermatology Associates  North Suburban Dermatology Associates  Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  Oak Brook Dermatology Associates  Cosmetic Dermatology & Surgery  Dolar Koya MD  Fahey Medical Center  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Rush Dermatology Patient Services  Gary Jay Barsky MD  The Elmhurst Clinic  The Elmhurst Clinic  The Skin Care Center  North Shore Dermatology Center  AC Dermatology  Barsky Dermatological Association  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Dermatology Associates of Hinsdale SC  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Medical Hair Restoration  Jeffrey L Melton MD  O'Donoghue Gehlmann & Kalis MDs  Eugene Mandrea MD  Eugene Mandrea MD  Rollie S Ackerman MD  Deerfield Dermatology Associates Ltd  Deerfield Dermatology Associates Ltd  Deerfield Dermatology Associates Ltd  Deerfield Dermatology Associates Ltd Rockford, IllinoisUpcoming Local Events2012-06-17
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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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Moles
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