Freckles Center - Youngstown, OH
Youngstown 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 Youngstown * Chi S Ko MD  Dermatology Center of Northeast Ohio  Stephen L Salcedo MD  Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Advanced Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center  Drs Lloyd & Lloyd  Drs Lloyd & Lloyd  Susan G Woods MD  Warren Dermatology & Allergy  Warren Dermatology & Allergy  Brodell Medical  Peter M Barnovsky DO  David J Corallo DO & Marco Corallo DO  New Horizons Dermatology  Tri County Dermatology  Tri County Dermatology  Krishan Aggarwal MD  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  Family Medicine Inc  Cleveland Clinic Chagrin Falls Family Practice Clinic  Cleveland Clinic Chagrin Falls Family Practice Clinic  Bruce P Guido MD  William S Mirando MD  Hudson Dermatology  Rohit Prakash MD  North Canton Medical Foundation  Khan Dermatologist  Mark W Berbaum MD  Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery Center  Phoenix Dermatology  Lizabeth Powers MD  Guillermo R Sicard MD  Guillermo R Sicard MD  North Canton Medical Foundation  Michael G Mancuso MD  Jaye E Benjamin MD  Falls Family Practice Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  Gary D Lichten MD  Eliot N Mostow MD  Esti G Gumpertz MD  Prakash K Khandekar MD  Dermatology Associates of Cleveland Inc  Dermatology Associates of Cleveland Inc  MetroHealth at the Cortlands  MetroHealth at the Cortlands  Fred Hirsh & Alex Hirsh MDs  Fred Hirsh & Alex Hirsh MDs  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  Litt & Blumenthal MDs Inc  Litt & Blumenthal MDs Inc  Dermatology & Laser Specialists Inc  Curtis W Hawkins MD  Robert E Marsico MD  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Beachwood Dermatology  Beno Michel MD Inc  Beno Michel MD Inc  Cleveland Clinic Willoughby Hills Family Health Clinic  Cleveland Clinic Art & Medicine  UHMG Dermatology  Northcoast Dermatology Associates Inc  Northcoast Dermatology Associates Inc  Northcoast Dermatology Associates Inc  Robert Brody MD  Stanley L Fox MD  R Bennett Eppes MD  Haber Dermatology  University Dermatologists Inc  University Dermatologists Inc  Bayless-Pathmark Inc  Bayless-Pathmark Inc  Metropolitan Dermatology Associates  Cynthia P Huang MD  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  Dominic Tam MD  UHMG Dermatology  UHMG Dermatology  Dermatology Partners Inc  Cleveland Clinic Independence Family Health  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Dermatology  Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Dermatology Youngstown, OhioUpcoming Local Events2012-05-27
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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 Youngstown
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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 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
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