Northern California Dermatology

We work with our patients to solve their skin concerns, applying the latest research and most advanced technology. Among the medical skin conditions we treat are:

• Acne: Acne can be more than just a few pimples. We offer laser treatments, facials and at-home therapy options to help you get your acne under control.
• Actinic keratoses and squamous cell carcinoma: Actinic keratoses are precancerous lesions on the skin’s sun-exposed areas that can develop into squamous cell carcinoma if left untreated. We diagnose and treat precancerous lesions.
• Allergic and irritant contact dermatitis: Contact dermatitis is a rash that develops after contact with an allergen or irritant. We can help you determine the allergen.
• Alopecia areata: Alopecia areata is a skin disorder that causes hair loss. Often, hair loss occurs in patches. Steroid creams or light therapy may be effective treatments for alopecia areata.
• Basal cell carcinoma and superficial basal cell carcinoma: Basal cell carcinoma is a common form of skin cancer. It causes small bumps that look similar to pimples.
• Eczema: Also called atopic dermatitis, eczema causes an itchy rash to develop on the skin. Treatments for eczema include prescription medications and light therapy.
• Melanoma: The most malignant form of skin cancer, melanoma can develop around a mole. Mole removal surgery can help to prevent melanoma from forming or remove a mole that has become cancerous.
• Molluscum contagiosum: Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that usually appears as tiny bumps on the face, neck, armpits and groin. It can spread by contact with others. Anti-viral cream can treat the condition and minimize its spread.
• Psoriasis: When a person has psoriasis, the body produces skin cells too quickly, leading to a buildup of cells and rough, scaly patches. Laser or phototherapy treatments can help to clear psoriasis flare-ups.
• Rosacea: Rosacea is an inflammatory condition that causes facial redness, usually over the nose and cheeks. Facial treatments and lasers can help to relieve the redness.
• Sebaceous hyperplasia: Sebaceous hyperplasia develops when a person has an overgrowth in their oil glands. Yellow bumps form on the skin, which can occasionally look like skin cancer. Treatments include lasers and fading creams.
• Seborrheic Keratoses: Seborrheic Keratoses are benign skin growths that usually appear in people over 30. While they are generally harmless, you may wish to have them shaved or frozen off.
• Telangiectasias: Some blood vessels are located close to the skin’s surface. When these blood vessels break or dilate, they become visible, causing telangiectasias. Left untreated, the condition can become worse, causing more redness over a larger area of the skin. Laser treatments are often effective.
• Tinea Versicolor: Caused by a fungal infection, Tinea Versicolor leads to peeling areas of the skin, usually on the back and chest. It can be treated with anti-fungal shampoo or medications.
• Urticaria: More commonly known as hives, urticaria can be triggered by an immune response, medications or an unknown cause. Allergy medications may help to prevent hives, and oral steroids may provide relief.
• Vitiligo: Vitiligo causes the skin to lose color in patches. Treatments include phototherapy and lasers.
• Warts: Warts are caused by a virus and can appear on several areas of the body, including the face, feet and genitals. They can be removed through cryosurgery, topical medications or electrosurgery.
• Xerotic dermatitis: Also called winter itch, Xerotic dermatitis causes the skin to itch all over, particularly on the shins and arms. Using gentle cleansers and emollients may help ease the itch.