Medical Dermatology services in Manhattan Beach, CA

Acne

A common skin condition causing pimples, blackheads, and cysts.

Melasma

Dark, discolored patches usually appearing on the face.

Hair Loss (Alopecia)

Partial or complete loss of hair from the scalp or body.

Hives

Raised, itchy welts on the skin often caused by allergic reactions.

Vitiligo
A condition causing white patches on the skin due to pigment loss.

Insect Bites
Red, itchy, or swollen skin caused by bites from insects.

Moles
Pigmented skin growths that can be flat or raised; usually harmless.

Actinic Keratoses

Rough, scaly patches caused by sun damage; can be precancerous.

Nail Disorders
Abnormalities in nail shape, color, or growth.

Nail Fungus
Fungal infection that thickens and discolors the nails.

Dandruff (Seborrheic Dermatitis)
Flaky scalp condition often accompanied by redness

Pigmentary disorders
Conditions affection skin color, like hyperpigmentation or vitiligo.

Dry Skin (Xerosis)
Rough, flaky, or itchy skin due to lack of moisture.

Skin Tags

Small, soft growths hanging off the skin.

Eczema
A chronic condition that causes itchy, inflamed, and dry skin.

Hyperpigmentation
Darkening of the skin due to excess melanin.

Contact Dermatitis

Skin inflammation caused by contact with an irritant or allergen.

Rashes

A general term for inflamed or irritated skin.

Folliculitis
Inflammation of hair follicles causing red bum

Keloids

Thick, raised scars that grow beyond the original wound site.

Skin Infections
Conditions caused by microbes affecting the skin:

Warts
Caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV); rough skin growths.

Herpes
A viral infection causing blister, typically on the mouth or genitals

Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Painful rash caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus.

Fungal Infections
Includes ringworm, athlete's foot, and yeast infections.

Bacterial Infections
Includes impetigo, cellulitis, and folliculitis.

Itching (Pruritus)

Uncomfortable skin sensation causing the urge to

Cysts

Closed sacs filled with fluid or semi-solid material.

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

A chronic skin condition causing painful lumps and abscesses, usually in areas where skin rubs together

Psoriasis
An autoimmune disease leading to red, scaly patches on the skin.

Rosacea
A chronic facial skin condition causing redness and visible blood vessel.


Allergic Reactions

Skin responses such as redness, swelling, or itching due to allergens.

Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis)

Abnormally high sweating not related to heat or exercise.

Perioral Dermatitis
A facial rash around the mouth and nose.

Scars

Fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after injury or surgery.

Skin Cancers
Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells, often caused by sun exposure

Melanoma
The most serious type, arising from pigment-producing cells.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Cancer from the upper skin layers; can spread if untreated.

Basal Cell Carcinoma
A common, slow-growing cancer from the lower epidermis.

Skin Cancer Screenings
Exams to detect early signs of skin cancer.

Angiomas
Benign growths of blood vessels, often appearing as red dots.

Seborrheic Keratoses
Waxy, wart-like growths that appear with age.

Lipoma
Soft, fatty lumps under the skin.