Skin is a body’s protective shell, guarding the muscles, veins, and bones from the elements. Disorders of the skin can be painful and sometimes unsightly. People find that regular over the counter (OTC) remedies do not even scratch the surface of correcting some issues like acne, or eczema. A Dermatologist Bethlehem PA is often needed to help people correct these problems and treat other skin disorders. Primary care physicians will refer patients to a dermatologist to run further tests to diagnose a disease affecting the skin and prescribe the necessary treatment plan to correct the condition.
Dermatology refers to the study and practice of treating the cells and tissues of the skin. Derma meaning layering of organisms and cells one on top of the other. Many skin issues or dermatitis can be irritating, but are not always painful. Skin that breaks out in rashes or reacts to certain things in the environment sometimes requires prescribed medications like steroids to boost the body’s immunity to the allergen. Continuous scratching can lead to breaking the skin open and inviting infection into one’s system. Many OTC medications and treatments have an effect on minor skin irritations like bug bites and can lack a high enough concentration of the ingredients needed to battle continuous skin problems.
Patients with severe skin disorders will seek treatment from a Dermatologist Bethlehem PA to help alleviate the symptoms. A dermatologist specializes in correcting painful skin conditions caused by skin cancer. This condition can leave scarring and be painful or deadly if not treated properly or promptly. Skin cancer requires surgical removal to protect the surrounding skin and tissue from the cancers spread they also direct and monitor patients’ progress following the procedure to correct and heal the damaged tissue. Acne is another condition that can affect skin’s outward appearance and cause inflammation that is painful. Medical therapies and medications can only be prescribed or performed by a licensed dermatologist to treat the condition.
A patient’s skin and face are the first things that people see and having unsightly or painful skin conditions can affect their self-esteem. Correcting these issues and regaining confidence is attainable when people can rely on a physician with Over 30 years of local experience! Correcting and preventing skin problems from ruling an individual’s life. Let them help the skin regain a radiant glow allowing patients’ to face the world.
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