Dermatology: Protecting Your Skin Health and Appearance
The skin protects your whole body; it is the outer body covering. How do you take care of your skin to protect its health and enhance its function? Usually, changes in your skin appearance, texture, or consistency indicate a problem and help diagnose a skin condition.
Wearing protective clothing, staying hydrated, healthy diets, and regular screening all help maintain your skin’s health. Dr. Wendy Long Mitchell, a board-certified dermatologist at Manhattan Dermatology, is passionate about skin health and offers quality services to promote your skin appearance. To learn more, call the offices today or book your appointment online.
Every person should be proud of their skin, hence should wear it best. Dr. Wendy and the team at Manhattan Dermatology focus on improving your health and enhancing your natural beauty and confidence.
They provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic services to enhance your skin’s health. Some of the services available at Manhattan Dermatology include:
Cosmetic dermatology
Cosmetic dermatology focuses on promoting your skin’s beauty and vibrancy. This field of dermatology provides the solution to various skin issues such as acne, sagging skin, uneven skin tone, or unwanted hair.
Manhattan offers top-standard cosmetic treatments to restore your appearance and natural beauty.
In addition, cosmetic dermatology helps in skin tightening, rejuvenation, smoothening, and brightening by eliminating scars and moles.
It consists of various procedures, including:
Botox
Botox occurs in the form of an injection made from botulinum toxin. Dermatologists use Botox to eliminate wrinkles and face lines effectively. Botox is also providing treatment for excessive sweating.
Fillers
Fillers are also injections that help add volume to your face to restore a more youthful appearance.
Laser hair removal
It involves using laser energy to eliminate unwanted hair on your body. Laser hair removal enhances permanent hair reduction over some time.
Acne
Acne is quite common with many individuals. Usually, it starts during puberty, which affects almost every teenager. However, acne may persist developing even in adulthood.
Acne may cause self-esteem issues affecting your social life. The team at Manhattan Dermatology offers effective treatments to manage your acne and improve your skin health.
Skin cancer
Skin cancer cases have increased today, affecting a large number of individuals. Skin cancer occurs in three forms, namely:
Basal cell carcinoma
It is the most commonly occurring, due to sun exposure.
Squamous cell carcinoma
It is the second most common skin cancer. It occurs as a result of overexposure to UV rays. It develops in the face, hands, ear, or scalp.
Melanoma
It is less common but the most dangerous. It develops due to sun exposure.
The dermatologist specialists at Manhattan Dermatologist offers various treatment for skin cancer including:
- Mohs surgery
- Surgical removal
- Radiation
Eczema
Eczema is a regular skin condition affecting millions of people. The disease causes itching, blisters, cracks, swelling, redness, and peeling of your skin.
Your provider at Manhattan Dermatology offers a thorough diagnosis to establish the cause of your eczema and develop effective treatments.
Consult a dermatologist today
Even though there are effective treatments for various skin health issues, preventing the problems is the key. Regular screening and check-ups, healthy diets, and protective clothing can help protect your skin’s health. To schedule your consultation with Dr. Wendy, call or book online today.