Keloids

Keloids are prominent areas of scar tissue which may form following a minor injury. They begin as a bump but enlarge over time, becoming much larger than the original injury. Keloids run in families and while not life threatening, they do impact on your appearance. Treatments may involve a combination of topical applications, injections of steroid solutions and laser surgery.

Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra

Commonly called flesh moles, dermatosis papulosa nigra occurs almost exclusively in African-American women. These brown or black raised spots usually appear on the cheeks and forehead, looking like moles or flat warts. They are not cancerous and are primarily removed for cosmetic reasons.

Razor Bumps

Razor bumps are a common condition in people with curly hair, predominantly African American men. Curved hairs grow back into the skin causing inflammation and keloidal scarring. Razor use further increases the chance of razor bumps. After examination I may prescribe a combination of medications, cleansers and topical or oral antibiotics.

Pigmentation Alteration

Skin color changes, frustrating dark and light patches, are treated with a combination of peels and bleaching agents, even in darkly-pigmented patients.