Medical Dermatology
Below you will find a description of the majority of the dermatologic conditions we diagnose and treat. You will always find expert clinicians at ICON who will accurately diagnose your medical dermatologic issue. We have the capacity to treat a wide variety of dermatologic problems; however, if we are not able to tackle your specific problem in our clinic, our relationships with experts in the area will lead to an appropriate referral.
Skin Cancer
The skin is the largest organ in the human body. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Risk factors include elements both within and outside of your control. ICON is proud to offer DermTech’s Melanoma test which is extremely accurate and can detect changes in your skin at the RNA and DNA level. The test collects your skin’s cells with an adhesive. This means no pain, no scalpel, no cutting, and no scarring. This is a wonderful option for patients with a significant number of somewhat atypical or abnormal appearing moles.
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Acne
Acne is a disorder of the hair follicles and oil (sebaceous) glands. When these structures become clogged, this leads to pimples, blackheads, and cysts.
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Rosacea
Rosacea often first presents as a tendency to blush or flush more easily than other people. However, rosacea can cause more than just facial redness.
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Hair Loss
While some shedding is normal, if you begin to notice rapid or excessive thinning in focal or diffuse areas, an evaluation for the cause of hair loss in indicated. We can also help with typical hair loss associated with aging.
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Hyperpigmentation & Melasma
Hyperpigmentation is a broad term describing darkening or changing of the color of the skin and results from increased melanin production. Melasma is a specific skin condition characterized by brown to gray-brown patches that usually appear on the face.
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Hyperhydrosis
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating. It can affect a variety of body sites, however, most commonly affects the armpits, hands, and feet.
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Dermatitis & Eczema
Dermatitis is a broad term used to describe inflammation of the skin. If your skin is red, swollen, flaky, or itchy, you may have some form of dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a specific skin condition characterized by dry, red, itchy skin.
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Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic condition caused by an overactive immune response. In the skin, it often manifests as red and silvery-white thick, scaly patches known as plaques.
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Warts
Warts are common, benign (non-cancerous) small growths caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in the skin.
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