Nail Fungus

Nail fungus is an infection that occurs underneath your nails and can create yellow or brown discoloration and/or thickening of the fingernails or toenails. If the symptoms do not look too bad or bother you in anyway the infection tends to be harmless and no treatment is needed. But if you are concerned or embarrassed by the appearance of your nails we are happy to evaluate the nails and discuss treatment options with you.

Head Lice

Head lice are tiny bugs that feed on blood from the human scalp. They are not a sign of poor hygiene or unclean living space. They are actually the result of direct transfer of the lice from the hair of one person to the hair of another and most commonly affect children.

Head lice are not dangerous and do not transfer any bacteria or virus their host. However, it is important to treat them effectively and promptly in order to stop them from spreading to other people. Head lice also creat a lot of itching and discomfort on the scalp when they are present. We can help evaluate you for head lice and provide medications and instructions to rid your scalp and hair of lice and their eggs.

Scabies

Scabies are tiny mites that burrow under the skin in affected individuals and cause an extremely itchy skin rash that looks like little red bumps. Scabies is contagious and can easily spread to people in close contact with the infected person. Scabies can be easily treated with the right medications.

Warts

Warts are relatively common tough, grainy bumps that occur most commonly on the hands and fingers. They are caused by a virus that is contagious and passed around by touch.

Warts are not considered harmful, but can be uncomfortable, embarassing, or interfere with your daily activities. Here at Dermatology Arts our dermatologists will evaluate your moles and discuss options for treatment. Warts typically take several treatments to resolve, and we will work diligently with you to resolve this often frustrating problem.

Molluscum Contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is a pretty common viral infection of the skin that appears as round bumps on the skin. The bumps are usually firm and painless and can occur anywhere on the body and occurs commonly in children on the legs and arms. In adults the virus can occur primarily in the genital area and is considered a sexually transmitted disease. The virus is spread to the surrounding skin (or other people)  when the bumps are scratched or injured. Molluscum contagiosum is spread through direct person-to-person contact or by contaminated objects (like towels).

Impetigo

Impetigo is a common skin infection that usually affects younger children and babies. It is highly contagious and typically occurs around the nose, mouth, hands and feet. The infection usually looks like red sores on the face with a yellow crust (honey colored) on top of the sores.

Typically children are able to go back to school once they have been treated with antibiotics for 24 hours.

Genital Warts

Genital warts are one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and can be treated in our office at Dermatology Arts. Genital warts look like small, flesh colored bumps that appear in or around your genitals. Genital warts are caused by the HPV virus which is transmitted to your partner during sex. If you notice new or strange bumps on your or your partner’s genitals we recommend evaluation by one of our dermatologists.

Ringworm

Ringworm (tinea corporis) is a fungal infection that occurs on the skin and looks like a pink or red circle with clearer skin in the middle. It is not caused by an actual worm, but is called ringworm because of its appearance. It can sometimes by itchy.  It spreads by direct skin to skin contact with an infected person or animal.

Shingles

Shingles is a painful skin rash that is caused by the varicella-zoster virus. This is the same virus that causes the chickenpox. The virus lies inactive in nerve tissue near the spinal cord and brain and can reactivate years later as shingles. The rash usually looks like a line of blisters that occurs usually on just one side of your body (not symmetrical). It is important to come in as soon as possible if you notice a rash like this because early treatment leads to better outcomes (rash resolves more quickly with lower chance of complications). Call immediately if you notice a rash like this and come see one of our team for further evaluation of the rash and treatment.