Freckles Center - Tempe, AZ
Tempe 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 Tempe * Arcadia Dermatology  New Horizons Dermatology  Arizona Family Physicians  Jerry A Ponitch MD  Glenn K Yarbrough MD  Ahwatukee Skin and Laser  Robert Griego MD  Glenn H Brown MD  Paul R. Love MD  Papillion Cosmetic Dermatology  Papillion Cosmetic Dermatology  Omni Dermatology  VanDyke Laser & Skin Care  Camelback Dermatology & Skin Surgery  Family Practice Specialists Ltd  Perfect Skin Laser Center  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Allergy & Dermatology Specialists  Brent Sloten DO PLLC  Brent Sloten DO PLLC  Bosley Medical Institute  Ronald C Hansen MD  Peter J Casper MD  Affiliated Dermatology  Arizona Premier Dermatology  Medical Dermatology Specialists  Medical Dermatology Specialists  Rajiv Kwatra MD  PCA Skin Center  Chandler Dermatology  Stockton Dermatology  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  Derma  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  Skin & Cancer Center of Arizona  West Dermatology of Arizona  East Valley Dermatology  East Valley Dermatology  AZ Advanced Dermatology  AZ Advanced Dermatology  AZ Advanced Dermatology  Dermatology Clinic Ltd  Arizona Skincare Physicians  Eugene Leibsohn MD  Valley of the Sun Dermatology Inc  Arizona Skin Surgery  Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group  Phoenix Skin Medical Surgical Group  Adriana K Holy MD  Kenneth W Koldys MD  Ruskin R Lines III MD  Mark Meyers MD  Scottsdale Skin & Cancer Center  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Southwest Skin Specialists  Jerold L Powers MD  Southwest Skin Specialists  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Paradise Valley Dermatology  AAP Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery PC  North Scottsdale Dermatology Associates Inc  North Scottsdale Dermatology Associates Inc  North Mountain Dermatology  North Mountain Dermatology  Scottsdale Institute For Cosmetic Dermatology  Arizona Skin & Laser Institute  Perfect Skin Laser Center  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Mayo Clinic Dermatology Dept  Alliance Dermatology  Alliance Dermatology  West Dermatology  Advanced Dermatology  Alta Dermatology  Alta Dermatology  Alta Dermatology  Alta Dermatology  Dermatology Associates  Bigler Dermatology  Lloyd D Brenden MD  Affiliated Dermatology  Affiliated Dermatology  Arizona Skin Specialists  Arizona Skin Specialists  North Valley Dermatology LLC  North Valley Dermatology LLC Tempe, ArizonaUpcoming Local Events2012-07-14
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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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