Your skin is the most visible organ of the body, but is also one of the most diverse. Some areas of your skin are incredibly thin, such as the skin around your eyes, measuring only 0.5 mm thick while the skin on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet is up to 4 mm.
Dermatology is the branch of medicine that specializes in treatment of the skin. This can be for medical reasons or for cosmetic or aesthetic reasons. It also includes diseases and conditions of the nails, hair and scalp.
Medical Dermatology
Disease and medical conditions of the skin, hair, nails and scalp are usually referred to a dermatologist. These can include common issues such as acne, dry skin, hair loss, moles, rosacea, psoriasis or eczema. It can also include significant medical conditions such as melanoma, herpes, basal cell carcinoma, lupus and shingles to name just a few.
Medical conditions can also include cosmetic concerns as well. For example, conditions such as nail fungus, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) or changes in the skin’s color can create significant concerns and stress that can be just as devastating as the actual disease or skin condition.
Cosmetic Dermatology
Cosmetic dermatology procedures to enhance the appearance of the skin are some of the most common procedures used today. These procedures can include chemical peels, facials, laser hair removal, microdermabrasion, tattoo removal, scar and hair removal as well as using Botox and fillers to plump up specific areas of the skin.
Cosmetic dermatology and surgery is more than just a way to look better, it is a way to boost your self-esteem and self-confidence. Both men and women routinely use a variety of different skin rejuvenation procedures to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, to tighten the skin, and to even out skin tones and coloration.
Both cosmetic and medical dermatology uses the latest in technology to complete the required procedure. With new advances in laser and medical procedures there is a much greater range of treatment options to consider, allowing the doctor and patient to select the best possible option. Procedures are faster, require fewer treatments and are much more effective, even for skin conditions that were considered untreatable in the past.
For answers to any questions you may have on medical or cosmetic dermatology in Philadelphia and surrounding areas, contact us at Ringpfeil Advanced Dermatology.
