Acne is a common condition caused by inflamed sebaceous glands and can present with blackheads, pimples, cysts, infected abscesses, and/or scarring. Dermatologists evaluate and treat acne in all ages, from infants to older adults, taking into consideration skin type, extent, and severity, hormonal abnormalities, scarring and discoloration. Treatments can include topical, oral, and laser therapies, phototherapy, and cosmetic services for scarring and discoloration.
Aging skin is characterized by wrinkles, loss of muscle tone, and sun damage (such as sun spots, liver spots, or wrinkles), typically on the face, hands, or chest. Various office procedures include cosmetic services such as skin peels, Botox®, Dermal fillers (such as Restylane®), and laser and topical treatments.
Eczema (contact dermatitis) is one of the most common skin diseases in the world and is characterized by redness, inflammation, scaling and itching. An atopic dermatitis is a form of eczema associated with allergies and skin sensitivities. Chronic hand washing, dryness, irritants, or allergens can cause dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp, face, or in and around the ears is called “dandruff” in adults and “cradle cap” in infants and babies. Dr. Shah offers both topical and oral therapies.
Hair loss is also known as alopecia. Dr. Shah is experienced in treating many forms of alopecia, including female and male pattern hair loss, hair loss due to medications, stress, or other underlying medical conditions. Strategies may include oral or topical therapies. Laser therapy for hair growth is available too.
Keloids or excessive scar formation resulting from injury or surgery can affect anyone but is more commonly seen in some people as compared to others. Treatments include injection therapy. laser therapy and microneedling.
Melasma and dark spots are treated similarly. Melasma is a pigment disorder, more common in women which present as darker, brown patches on the forehead, temple and cheeks, and upper lip. Dark spots, also known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, occur at sites of injury or inflammation, such as from bites, scrapes, or acne. Treatments for both melasma and dark spots include topical skin lightening, cosmetic procedures such as chemical peels, laser treatments, and teaching patients the appropriate use of sunscreens.
Nail disease includes a range of fungus, psoriasis, brittle nails, and pigmented streaks on the nails. Oral medications and topical therapies are typically prescribed.
Psoriasis is a genetic autoimmune disease that presents with itchy, inflamed, and red patches. Clinical management includes topical and injection therapies and phototherapy.
Urticaria, Also known as Hives, affects about 20 per cent of people at some point in their lives. it is usually triggered by substances or situations and starts as an itchy patch that turns into raised red or skin coloured bumps. The triggers include food, medication, insect bite, infections, etc.
Pediatric Dermatology includes the treatment of infants, children, and adolescents for the full range of common childhood dermatological conditions, including:
- Eczema, seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap) and infantile psoriasis
- Skin infections such as impetigo
- Viral infections including warts and molluscum contagiosum
- Pediatric cases of vitiligo and alopecia
- Birthmarks, including pigmented birthmarks and hemangiomas
- Atopic Dermatitis, one of the most commonly seen eczemas in infants
and children alike
Depending on the condition topical, oral and injectable therapies.
Photosensitivity is an abnormal allergic reaction to sunlight and is one in the whole spectrum of dermatitis. Treatments include oral and topical therapy and the careful use of non-irritating sunscreen.
Sexually transmitted diseases often have skin implications, such as blisters, sores, rashes, or genital warts. The department has expertise in treating these diseases with a faculty member who is a dermatologist specially trained in this field. Treatments include vaccination, surgical removal of warts, topical and oral therapies.
Rosacea is a form of adult acne (sometimes related to sun damage), which can either present as redness in the central face, pustules near the nose and central cheeks, or near and on the eyelids. Treatment includes topical and oral therapies.