Skin cancer screening exams, oftentimes referred to as full body skin exams, are the best way to catch melanoma and other skin cancers early- when they’re easiest to treat. Everyone is a candidate for a skin cancer screening, although some are considered more of an at risk population.

Those with:
-Red or blonde hair
-Fair skin, freckles, light-colored eyes
-History of frequent or intense sun exposure
-Family history of melanoma
-Personal history of basal cell and/or squamous cell skin cancers

During the exam, you will be asked to put on a medical gown in order to be able to examine your entire body.  Skin cancer can occur anywhere on the body.

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Skin lesions need to be excised for various reasons. If a spot/area is suspicious it may be biopsied and sent off to the lab for further examination.

Skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma or squamous cell carcinoma need to be removed to prevent them from growing and becoming unmanageable.  Other reasons skin lesions are excised include cosmetic appearance, to remove an inflamed lesion, or recurrent infection.

During your consultation, your healthcare provider will thoroughly examine the lesion of concern and discuss the best treatment options for you.

Rosacea is a common skin condition in the acne family that often begins with facial flushing and redness. It is chronic, but treatable and typically affects the central face.

Signs of Rosacea include:
-Persistent redness
-Thickening
-Flushing
-Bumps & pimples
-Visible blood vessels
-Eye irritation
-Burning/Stinging
-Dryness
-Swelling

The true cause of rosacea is still up for debate.  We know it is inflammatory in nature, with potentially an overgrowth of demodex as a contributing factor.

Treatment of rosacea is multi-faceted, and varies from one patient to another.  A range of oral and topical medications can be used to treat the various signs and symptoms associated with rosacea.

Psoriasis is a chronic disease related to the immune system. The skin cells in people with psoriasis grow at an abnormally fast rate, which causes the buildup of psoriatic lesions.

There are several types of psoriasis:
– Plaque
-Guttate
-Inverse
-Pustular
-Erythrodermic

Treating your psoriasis is important for effective disease management, reducing your risk for comorbidities and improving your overall health and quality of life. Here at the Dermatology Center of Connecticut we will work with you to set personal goals for managing your psoriasis.

There are a broad range of treatment options for those diagnosed with psoriasis ranging from prescription strength topical medications and phototherapy, to oral medications and biologics.

The most common types of hair loss are:
-Androgenetic Alopecia
-Telogen Effluvium
-Anagen Effluvium
-Alopecia Areata
-Tinea Capitis
-Cicatricial Alopecia

During your appointment, lab work may be ordered and/or a biopsy of your scalp may be performed. After a thorough consultation and determination of the cause of hair loss, there is a wide range of treatment options from prescription topical medications, oral medications, injections, and platelet rich plasma.

Whether you have an acute onset rash, or one that you’ve been struggling with on and off your entire life, we are here to help.  We offer a variety of treatment options, from prescription strength topical medications, oral medications, injections, and PATCH testing.

PATCH testing refers to having strips containing the 35 most common allergens placed on your back to see what you react to.  It is a simple procedure to help diagnose allergic contact dermatitis and identify the causative agent(s).