Actinic keratosis – Pre-cancerous skin growths caused by sun exposure over many years.

Basal cell carcinoma – The most common form of skin cancer in the United States. Caused by an overgrowth of the cells that line the bottom part of the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin).

Squamous cell carcinoma – The second most common form of skin cancer, also due to sun exposure (from the sun or tanning beds). It can be slow or quickly growing and does have a small risk of spreading to other parts of the body.

Melanoma – The most serious form of skin cancer. Melanoma often presents as a new dark, mole like lesion and can quickly spread to other parts of the body and must be treated quickly.

Other skin cancers – Any new, growing, bleeding, or itching bump on your body should be checked!

Acne – “Pimples or zits”, inflammatory bumps, usually on the face or back, that is most common in teenagers but can also occur later in life. Acne is caused by several factors including excess oil production by the skin.

Rosacea – Also known as adult acne, may look like inflammatory pink bumps or dilated blood vessels more common in adults that can mimic acne.

Atopic Dermatitis – Also known as eczema, it may appear as a chronic itchy rash and often occurs in infants/toddlers but also affects adults.

Contact Dermatitis – Itchy rash on specific parts of the body. It is an allergic or irritation reaction due to direct contact with foreign substance on the skin.

Cysts – “Boil”, inflammatory bump that starts like a pimple but grows bigger and is more painful.

Drug reactions – Skin rashes or disease caused by medications, can be life-threatening.

Dry skin – Very common condition (especially in western Colorado), left untreated can turn into rash or inflammation of skin.

Psoriasis – Areas of thickened and scaly skin most commonly on elbows, knees, and scalp but can be found elsewhere on the body.

Keloids or scars – Scars are a normal result after injury to the skin, but scars that are growing, painful, or itchy could mean that a keloid has formed.

Keratosis pilaris – Common skin condition usually on the upper arms or thighs with tiny, rough bumps.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) – Also known as acne inversa, this is a common condition that causes small painful lumps to form under the skin. The lumps usually develop in areas where your skin rubs together such as armpits, buttocks, inner thighs and more.

Bacterial – Crusting, draining bumps or patches on skin.

Fungal – Ringworm (skin or scalp), tinea versicolor (light scaly patches on skin), onychomycosis (toenail fungus), among others.

Viral – Herpes, shingles (zoster), warts, molluscum.

Blistering skin diseases – any blisters that cannot be easily explained by friction or heat should be checked by a dermatologist.

Dermatomyositis – Skin rash usually affecting eyelids, shoulders, and chest along with weakness/pain of some muscles.

Lupus – There are many different skin manifestations of lupus that can be managed by a dermatologist.

Vitiligo – An autoimmune destruction of the melanocytes that presents as white or light-colored patches on the skin.

Acne – Very common in teenagers, also very easy to treat in our dermatology office!

Birthmarks – They come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. Most are not dangerous and require no treatment. But if they are changing or you have questions about them, they should be examined by a dermatologist.

Eczema – Very common rash in infants, toddlers, and older children. Best treated with a combination of topical moisturizers, specific bathing practices, and prescription medications.

Hemangiomas – A type of birthmark that can be pink, red, blue, or purple. A bump on skin that typically starts in the first few weeks of life and should be examined by a dermatologist early to review prognosis and treatment options.

Molluscum –Also known as water warts, these are skin growths caused by a virus that are slightly different than warts and may resolve on their own.

Warts – Skin growths caused by a virus that infects the top layer of the skin most common in children but also seen in adults. They can grow and multiply, but some resolve on their own with time.

Genetic skin disorders – Many genetic disorders affect the skin and should be managed by a team of physicians including a dermatologist.

Excessive hair growth – Due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), other medical conditions, or hereditary factors.

Hair loss – While some hair loss is normal with aging, significant hair loss can be due to medications, illness, hormonal changes, or hereditary factors. We now offer Platelet-rich plasma treatments which is a new way to treat hair loss using your own growth factors to promote hair growth.

Nail infections – Fungus, paronychia (bacterial infection).

Nail tumors – Growth under or around nail.

Medical condition causing excess sweating when the body does not need cooling, commonly effects the hands and feet.