What are dermatology services?
Dermatology services include evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of skin conditions you might encounter including:
- Dry skin
- Moles
- Warts
- Other bumps and growths
- Rashes
- Acne and rosacea
- Athlete’s foot
- Toenail fungus
- Eczema
- Nonhealing wounds
- Other unusual skin issues
If you experience skin issues that don’t subside on their own or appear unusual, see the team at St. Augustine Foot, Ankle & Vein for an evaluation.
What are the benefits of dermatology services?
Seeking treatment for skin problems is important and offers numerous benefits including:
- Smoother skin
- Better skin hydration
- Fewer growths, bumps, and blemishes
- Healthier-looking skin
- Lower risk of infection
- Softer skin
- More self-confidence
Routine skin screenings at St. Augustine Foot, Ankle & Vein also help detect skin cancer before it spreads and becomes serious.
Which dermatology services are available?
Dermatology services available at St. Augustine Foot, Ankle & Vein include:
Skin exams
Your doctor reviews your medical history and completes a comprehensive skin evaluation to determine what’s causing a skin problem or detect cancer before it becomes serious.
Oral medications
The team can treat certain skin conditions, such as acne and rosacea, with prescription oral medications. Oral antibiotics can treat skin infections.
Topical creams
Over-the-counter and prescription-strength topical creams can treat a variety of skin conditions, including athlete's foot, rashes, eczema, toenail fungus, and more.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy, also known as cold therapy, is a skin treatment that freezes off bumps and growths, such as warts and skin tags.
Biopsies/excisions
Your doctor can remove moles, skin tags, warts, and other unusual bumps and growths. The provider numbs the treatment area first so you don’t feel any pain, and can send the biopsy to a lab for skin cancer analyses.
Skin cancer services
If your doctor removes a skin lesion that’s cancerous, the team makes sure the cancer hasn’t spread. If they suspect it has, they can refer out to a specialist in your area.
How can I protect my skin?
Sun safely, keeping your skin hydrated, and routine skin exams are the best ways to protect your skin. Use a daily moisturizer and sunscreen with 30 SPF or higher. Or, wear protective clothing when you’re in the sun.
Take advantage of dermatology services at St. Augustine Foot, Ankle & Vein by scheduling an appointment over the phone or online today.
