Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that develops when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells.... Learn more
Actinic Keratosis, or “solar keratosis” as it’s commonly known, is a growth that develops on the skin as a result of long-ter... Learn more
Angiomas and hemangiomas are non-cancerous vascular lesions made up of small, overgrown blood vessels. Cherry angiomas, the... Learn more
Autoimmune skin diseases develop when the body’s immune system begins to misidentify and attack healthy skin cells. This... Learn more
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a slow-growing yet potentially disfiguring form of skin cancer that arises from the basal cell... Learn more
Biologics and topicals represent two major classes of dermatologic treatments. Topicals include creams, ointments, gels, foa... Learn more
Contact dermatitis is a type of eczema triggered by direct contact with a substance that irritates the skin or causes an all... Learn more
Cysts and lipomas are common, non-cancerous skin growths. Cysts are sac-like structures filled with fluid or semi-solid materia... Learn more
Dandruff is a chronic scalp condition characterized by flaking and itching. It is often caused by an overgrowth of Malassezi... Learn more
Eczema affects both children and adults, often being hereditary and associated with allergic reactions. It leads to dry, scaly... Learn more
In the field of dermatology, excision procedures are utilized to completely remove lesions from your skin. This is commonly don... Learn more
A full body skin exam is a preventive, head-to-toe evaluation performed by a dermatologist to detect early signs of skin can... Learn more
Fungal infections develop when fungi invade the outer layer of the skin, often in warm, moist environments. These infections... Learn more
Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection caused by low-risk strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). They... Learn more
Hair loss and thinning hair can be caused by various factors, including genetic predisposition, hormonal imbalances, infections... Learn more
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a lifelong viral infection that spreads through direct skin contact or sexual activity. HSV-1 u... Learn more
Shingles is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person... Learn more
Urticaria, more commonly known as hives, is a skin condition characterized by sudden, raised welts that may be red or skin-t... Learn more
Hyperhidrosis is a chronic condition that causes abnormally excessive sweating, most commonly on the palms, soles, underarms, o... Learn more
Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection that primarily affects infants and young children but can occur at any age. It typica... Learn more
Keloids are a type of overgrown scar tissue that forms as a result of an abnormal healing response. After skin trauma suc... Learn more
Melanoma is an aggressive and potentially life-threatening form of skin cancer that originates in the melanocytes—the pig... Learn more
Mohs Micrographic Surgery is a highly specialized, tissue-sparing technique used to treat certain types of skin cancer. I... Learn more
Moles, or nevi, are common pigmented skin growths composed of clusters of melanocytes. They can range in color from pink and... Learn more
Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection caused by the poxvirus, leading to clusters of smooth, round bumps... Learn more
Children and adolescents can experience a wide range of skin conditions—from common rashes and warts to eczema, acne, mollusc... Learn more
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is a non-invasive dermatologic treatment that uses a photosensitizing agent activated by a specifi... Learn more
Procedural dermatology is a minimally invasive branch of dermatology focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide var... Learn more
Psoriasis is a long-term inflammatory skin condition caused by an overactive immune response, which speeds up the lifecycle o... Learn more
A rash is a general term for a visible reaction on the skin that may appear red, bumpy, scaly, itchy, or painful. Rashes can... Learn more
Rosacea is a common inflammatory condition that most often affects the central face—cheeks, nose, forehead, and chin. It pres... Learn more
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin disorder that mainly affects areas of the body rich in sebaceous (oil) glands. It oft... Learn more
Skin cancer occurs when damaged skin cells begin to divide and grow in an abnormal and uncontrolled way. This uncontrolled g... Learn more
Skin infections occur when the skin’s natural barrier is broken—through injury, irritation, or underlying conditions—and pat... Learn more
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common type of skin cancer and arises from the squamous cells in the out... Learn more
Ultraviolet Light (UV) therapy is a light-based treatment that uses specific wavelengths of ultraviolet light to manage chroni... Learn more
Vitiligo is a chronic condition that causes a loss of melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color, resulting in lighter pa... Learn more
If you're dealing with irritating warts or moles, our experienced dermatologists at Charlotte Dermatology offer safe and effec... Learn more
Warts are noncancerous, rough bumps that form on the skin when the human papillomavirus (HPV) enters the body through a cut or... Learn more
XTRAC laser is a targeted form of UVB phototherapy commonly used to treat chronic skin conditions such as vitiligo, psoriasis a... Learn more
