Expert Dermatology Services
Top Medical Dermatology Services and Procedures
Skin Cancer Screening
As a fellowship-trained skin cancer surgeon, Dr. Joanna Chan is trained to recognize the early stages of skin cancer and pre-cancerous lesions. Dermoscopy and serial photography is used to monitor skin lesions. Using multiple modalities to field treat the areas of sun damage, her approach is one of prevention. During the appointment, you will be educated on how to perform a self-examination.
Sun Damage Treatment
Medical grade sunscreen is available for purchase at the office, and various over the counter options will also be discussed. We will discuss a personalized skin care regimen upon request, and behavioral changes that you can incorporate to reduce further damage.
Mole Removal
Whether the mole is unhealthy, irritating or offensive to you aesthetically, it can be removed with a variety of options, all under local anesthesia, with minimal scarring.
Acne
Acne can be painful emotionally and/or physically, and severe forms can cause scarring and prolonged infections. We treat the full-spectrum of acne whether it is hormonal, stress-induced, or caused by your current skin care regimen or medications.
Cysts
Cysts are common and can be treated with many medical and surgical approaches. Please have these evaluated to confirm the diagnosis and to receive the best treatment options.
Dermatitis
Dermatitis is a general term for conditions such as eczema due to dry skin, contact allergy, environmental allergy, illness, medications, or various causes of rash. Please bring a list of all your current medications and topical treatments, as rashes often require detective work to determine the cause. A small skin biopsy or blood work may be needed to confirm the diagnosis.
Excessive Sweating
Hyperhidrosis can impair productive social and business relationships, and various treatment options are available for this distressing condition.
Hair Loss
Many different causes of hairloss will be considered after a thorough history and examination. We will discuss options to treat and slow down this process, that affects the majority of people during their lifetime.
Infections
Best practices are discussed to treat and prevent future infections. Surgical procedures to drain an abscess (“pocket of infection”) can also be performed under local anesthesia for immediate relief.
Inflammatory conditions
Some examples of inflammatory conditions include auto-immune skin conditions, lupus, lichen planus, and many more. A skin biopsy and laboratory testing may be needed to establish the diagnosis.
Melasma
Prescription topicals, orals, and procedures will be offered to treat this common condition. Extensive counseling and a treatment protocol will be designed to improve this distressful condition.
Nails
Dermatologists are the expert to treat nail diseases. Topical and oral treatments are available for conditions such as nail fungus, paronychia, and changes associated with aging nails. Changes in nail color can be evaluated also.
Psoriasis
Mild, moderate, and severe psoriasis can be treated with topical, oral, or biologics.
Rosacea
This common condition can be treated with many modalities including topicals, orals, and cosmetic procedures if desired.
Vitiligo
Pigmentary changes can be very distressful, even if they are not life-threatening. We will confirm the diagnosis and prescribe treatment options to improve the condition.
Warts / Molluscum
From the mild to severe, these conditions can be treated in our office using topical therapies and procedures such as cryotherapy (liquid nitrogen).
