Freckles Center - White Plains, NY
White Plains 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 White Plains * White Plains Dermatology Associates  Marc E Grossman MD  Kenneth B Goldman MD  Neil S Goldberg MD  Westchester Medical Group White Plains  Rhoda S Narins MD  Westchester Medical Group White Plains  Westchester Medical Group White Plains  Frank C Taliercio MD  Jeffrey B Goldstein MD  Jay S Lerman MD  Alan B Schliftman MD  Central Westchester Dermatology  Dermatology Consultants of Westchester PLLC  Dermatology Consultants of Westchester PLLC  Dermatology Consultants of Westchester PLLC  Dermatology Consultants of Westchester PLLC  Dermatology Consultants of Westchester PLLC  Dermatology Consultants of Westchester PLLC  Virginia Chen MD  Nancy C Howanitz MD  Sherri K Kaplan MD  Continuum Medical Group  Abadir Associates  Abadir Associates  Andrew Bronin MD  Gerald F Davis MD  Elizabeth R Rosenthal MD & Elizabeth R Marsh MD  Elizabeth R Rosenthal MD & Elizabeth R Marsh MD  Ruth K Treiber MD  Ruth K Treiber MD  Ruth K Treiber MD  Advanced Dermatology Westchester PLLC  Advanced Dermatology Westchester PLLC  Cynthia B Yalowitz MD  Dermpath Inc  Philip B Blank Jr. DO PC  Southern Westchester Dermatology  Joseph A DiPietro MD  Tobi B Klar MD  Karen M Mackler MD  Dermatology Associates of Westchester PC  Barbara L Lukash MD  The Skin Specialty Group  Lydia M Evans MD  Lydia M Evans MD  Harold Mermelstein MD  Westchester Dermatology PC  Richard H Saffran MD  Claudette H Troyer MD  Rhonda K Berkowitz MD  Jerome M Felsenstein MD  Mount Kisco Medical Group PC  Mount Kisco Medical Group PC  Mount Kisco Medical Group PC  Mount Kisco Medical Group PC  Mount Kisco Medical Group PC  Mount Kisco Medical Group PC  The Center for Dermatology  The Center for Dermatology  Johanna Baeuerle MD  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Advanced Dermatology Associates  Health Associates Dermatology  Health Associates Dermatology  Health Associates Dermatology  Health Associates Dermatology  Arash Akhavan MD  Dermatology Center Of Rockland  Dermatology Center Of Rockland  Dermatology Center Of Rockland  Ronald R Liteplo MD  Albert Einstein College of Medicine  Wainwright Dermatology, PLLC  Katz MD & O'Connor MD  Katz MD & O'Connor MD  Joshua S Berger MD  Georgette N Aprile MD  Dermatology & Surgery Associates  Drs DePietro & Yunakov  Dermatology & Surgery Associates  Dermatology & Surgery Associates  Dermatology & Surgery Associates  Dermatology & Surgery Associates  Drs DePietro & Yunakov  Peter G Burk MD  Fayne L Frey MD  Mount Kisco Medical Group PC  Mount Kisco Medical Group PC  Nancy S Wolfin MD  Elena R Berkowitz MD  Cindy F Hoffman DO  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller  Drs Garofalo Kaufman Lou & Miller White Plains, 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 FrecklesSun-Sensitive Drugs (Photosensitivity to Drugs) » What is photosensitivity?Photosensitivity (or sun sensitivity) is inflammation of the skin induced by the combination of sunlight and certain medications or substances. This causes redness (erythema) of the skin and may look similar to sunburn. Both the photosensitizing medication or chemical and light source have to be present in order for a photosensitivity reaction to occur. Generally, these reactions can be divided into two mechanisms, 1) phototoxic reactions and 2) photoallergic reactions. Phototoxic drugs are much more common than photoallergic drugs.
What is the difference between a photoallergic and a phototoxic reaction?Phototoxic reactions In phototoxic reactions, the drug may become activated by exposure to sunlight and cause damage to the skin. The skin's appearance resembles sunburn, and the process is generally acute (has a fast onset). Ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation is most commonly a... Read the Sun-Sensitive Drugs (Photosensitivity to Drugs) article » Other Related Freckles ArticlesEmergency Contact for White Plains
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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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