The biggest organ in your body is your skin. And since it’s the most visible organ of your body as well, it needs a lot of attention to keep you looking and feeling good. Skin serves many purposes that we often take for granted, such as:
- Responding to temperature changes
- Protecting you from harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun
- Acting as a shock absorber for your delicate inner organs
- Protecting less durable inner organs from constant wear and tear
- Absorbing topical medications
- Excreting harmful substances
- Serving as a receptor for outside stimuli
- Communicating disorders, injuries and illnesses
- Storing water
With so many important functions, it’s no wonder that your skin weathers so much abuse. But that’s what it’s made to do — to serve as your first line of defense. Skin is durable, flexible and renewable. But for it to do all it’s designed to do, it needs constant care and attention. Your dermatologist at the Medex Diagnostic and Treatment Center plays an integral role in that care.
How to Prevent Skin Problems
You visit your primary care doctor for yearly physicals, your gynecologist for annual exams and your ophthalmologist to get your eyes checked regularly. The same vigilance is recommended for your skin. Once a year, visit us for a skin check.
This routine exam typically consists of a visual inspection, during which our doctor looks for unusual discolorations, bumps or skin changes. This is the time to ask questions about any concerns you have or to point out irregularities you’ve noticed. At the same time, you also receive important guidance about how to take care of your skin in a manner that suits your lifestyle. Tips include:
- Drinking at least eight glasses of water every day
- Wearing SPF 30 sunscreen and re-applying it often when you sweat
- Cleaning your skin thoroughly twice a day, especially those parts that are exposed to makeup, dirt and the environment
- Eating a balanced diet
- Applying moisturizer daily
Early Detection to Prevent Serious Consequences
When caught early enough, skin problems can be addressed easily. We provide treatment or self-care guidance to prevent additional, sometimes painful symptoms that occur when you let a condition go untreated. Visit us right away if you experience symptoms or conditions that include:
- Bruises that don’t heal
- Psoriasis
- Warts
- Genital warts
- Eczema
- Seborrheic
- Melasma
- Rosacea
- Spider veins
- Sun damage
- Skin discoloration
- Red spots on your skin
- Hair loss
- Skin rashes
- Scars
- Keratosis pilaris
- Nail fungus
- Skin cancer
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Melanoma
Treatments
At the Medex Diagnostic and Treatment Center, your doctor always recommends the least invasive treatments first to prevent further damage and reverse the effects of a skin disorder. Common procedures used to treat skin problems, while ensuring your appearance isn’t affected, include:
- Skin tag removal
- Acne treatment
- Mole removal
- Wart removal
- Bruise treatment
- Eczema treatment
- Psoriasis treatment
- Rosacea treatment
- Scalp psoriasis treatment
- Mohs surgery
- Rosacea natural treatment
- Genital warts treatment
- Botox for migraines
- Photodynamic therapy
- Seborrheic dermatitis treatment
- Sclerotherapy
- Cortisone shots
Look and Feel Your Best
Because the health of your skin, nails and hair impacts your appearance, it’s nice to have access to a doctor who pays attention to how you look. Appearance often plays a major role in how you feel about yourself. Unhealthy skin affects your self-esteem and causes you to limit your social and work-related opportunities.
While your skin problems may not necessarily threaten your physical health, many problems areas have a direct impact on your mental health. Once we ensure you’re in good overall health and addresses your problem areas, you feel better about yourself.
Cosmetic Procedures
Cosmetic procedures are safe and healthy when you rely on a medical practitioner with the highest standards of care. Visit us for the most up-to-date cosmetic procedures, including:
- Botox injections
- Stretch mark removal
- Dermal fillers
- Skin tightening
- Body contouring
- Coolsculpting
- Chemical peels
- Platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatments
- Tattoo removal
- Photodynamic therapy
- Scar removal
- Glycolic acid peel
- Cellulite removal
- Age spot removal
- Cellulite treatment
