Louisville Dermatology: Downtown

Accutane Treatment is a prescription acne therapy using isotretinoin, taken daily for several months. It reduces oil production, helps clear severe acne, and requires medical supervision, pregnancy precautions, and monitoring for side effects such as liver function and mood changes.

Acne is a skin condition where hair follicles and oil glands clog, causing pimples, blackheads, or red bumps. A service for acne typically includes cleansing, topical treatments, guidance on skincare routines, and sometimes prescription medications or in-office procedures.

Acne Scars is a cosmetic treatment that reduces or smooths scarred skin left from acne. It involves procedures like laser, microneedling, or chemical peels to improve texture and appearance, with varying recovery times and results.

Acne Treatment helps clear pimples and prevent new breakouts. It usually includes cleansing, topical medications or antibiotics, and sometimes light therapy or procedures chosen by a clinician based on skin type and acne severity.

Annual Skin Screening is a yearly check where a clinician examines your skin for unusual moles or changes that could signal skin cancer, often with a full-body visual exam and قد questions about sun exposure and family history, to catch issues early.

Anti-inflammatory Medication & Treatment helps reduce swelling, pain, and redness caused by injury or illness. It includes medicines like NSAIDs or steroids, plus therapies such as rest, ice, compression, elevation, and doctor guidance to manage inflammation safely.

Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacterial infections by killing bacteria or stopping their growth. They’re used under a doctor’s guidance and may be pills, liquids, or injections, with careful dosing and awareness of possible side effects.

Biologic Injections Treatment uses lab-made medicines (biologics) given by injection to target and calm immune or inflammatory processes in conditions like arthritis or psoriasis, usually with trained medical staff monitoring during and after the procedure.

Botox Injections involve small amounts of a purified toxin injected into muscles to temporarily reduce wrinkles, with quick sessions, usually minor soreness, few risks, and results that appear within days and last several months.

Canthacur Treatment is a short dental procedure using Canthacur, a paste applied to a tooth to relieve pulp pain and sensitivity by reducing inflammation; it’s usually done by a dentist and may involve cleaning the tooth and monitoring for relief.

Corticosteroids Treatments are medical care using steroid medicines to reduce inflammation, relieve allergy symptoms, or treat autoimmune conditions. It involves prescribed pills, injections, or creams, carefully chosen by a doctor and monitored for side effects.

Cyclosporine Treatments refer to using the medication cyclosporine to calm an overactive immune system, often for autoimmune diseases or preventing organ rejection. It involves a prescribed dose, blood tests to monitor levels and kidney function, and regular doctor visits.

A Dermatology Consultation is a medical visit with a skin specialist to examine and diagnose skin concerns, discuss symptoms, and plan treatments or tests such as biopsies, medications, or skincare advice tailored to your skin type and condition.

Dupixent Treatments is a prescription medicine given by injection that helps reduce inflammation for certain skin and immune conditions, usually with a doctor-guided plan, regular dosing, and monitoring for side effects.

Eczema treatment helps soothe itchy, inflamed skin and prevent flare-ups. It may include moisturizers, gentle cleansers, and prescribed topical medicines or medications to reduce itching and swelling, with lifestyle tips to avoid triggers.

Excision is a surgical procedure to remove diseased or unwanted tissue, such as a tumor or damaged skin. It involves planning, cutting out the targeted area, possibly sending tissue for testing, and closing the wound with sutures or stitches.

Fine Lines and Wrinkles is a skincare service that reduces thin lines on the face using treatments like moisturizers, serums, and possibly procedures or devices to hydrate skin, boost collagen, and soften creases for a smoother, younger-looking complexion.

Full-Body Skin Exams are checkups where a clinician looks at your entire skin to spot new or changing moles, spots, or lesions. You’ll usually undress to a gown, have your skin inspected in a head-to-toe exam, and may have photos taken for monitoring.

Genital Warts are small bumps or growths on the genital area caused by certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). The service involves diagnosis, discussion of treatment options, and guidance on management, prevention, and follow-up care.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin condition where painful lumps form mainly in areas with sweat glands, like armpits and groin. It can flare up, drain, and scar, often needing treatment to reduce symptoms, manage pain, and prevent infections.

Hyperpigmentation is when patches of skin become darker than surrounding areas due to excess pigment. The service typically involves treatments or skincare to lighten these patches, reduce dark spots, and even out skin tone, using creams, procedures, or lasers.

Intralesional Injection Treatments involve injecting medicine directly into skin lesions to shrink or treat them, commonly for warts, acne, or keloids, using a syringe to deliver targeted therapy with minimal general impact.

Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy Treatments use extreme cold to freeze abnormal skin tissue or to relieve certain pains. A clinician applies liquid nitrogen to the targeted area for a short, controlled freeze, causing the tissue to blister and heal over time.

Medical Specialty Services offers expert care from doctors who focus on specific areas of medicine, such as heart, brain, or skin. It includes precise diagnoses, advanced tests, targeted treatments, and coordinated care from specialists to improve specific health issues.

Melasma is a skin condition with brown or gray-brown patches, usually on the face. It involves sun exposure, hormonal factors, and genetics. Treatments include sun protection, topical lighteners, and sometimes procedures to even out skin tone.

Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer is a precise treatment where thin layers of cancer-containing skin are removed and examined under a microscope during the operation to ensure all cancer is gone while preserving healthy tissue.

Moles is a quick, at-home skin check where you look for unusual spots on your skin. It involves learning to spot changes, examining your skin regularly, and knowing when to seek professional help for assessment or treatment.

Moles Treatment is a medical service that assesses moles for signs of skin cancer and removes or treats abnormal or risky moles. It involves a skin exam, possible biopsy, and procedures like shaving, excision, or other safe removal methods by a clinician.

Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin infection causing small, painless bumps. It spreads through touch or shared items and usually clears on its own. Treatment may remove bumps or ease itching, but the virus can stay and recur in some cases.

Oral and Topical Medications Treatments are medical options that use pills, liquids, or skin creams to treat health issues. It involves choosing the right medicine, dosing, applying creams or gels, and monitoring effects and side effects with a clinician.

Oral and topical medication refers to medicines taken by mouth (pills, tablets, liquids) and applied to the skin or mucous membranes (creams, ointments). It involves following dose instructions, timing, and usage guidelines to treat or manage conditions.

Otezla Treatments is a prescription medicine for immune-related conditions, taken daily as a tablet to help reduce inflammation and symptoms like redness, itching, and scaly patches, often used for conditions such as plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Pre-cancer treatment involves medical steps taken to remove or destroy abnormal cells before they become cancer. It includes screenings, monitoring, and procedures like removal, targeted therapy, or other treatments to prevent progression, often planned based on risk factors.

Rash is a simple health service that helps people check and describe skin irritation. It explains what a rash is, what it might mean, and what steps to take, such as home care or when to seek medical advice. It aims to be clear and easy to understand.

Rosacea is a common skin condition causing redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes bumps on the face. Treatments focus on reducing redness and irritation with gentle skincare, medicines, and lifestyle changes, often tailored to the individual.

Rosacea Treatment is a skincare service that reduces facial redness and bumps. It may involve topical creams, oral meds, light or laser therapies, and lifestyle tips to calm the skin and prevent flare-ups, with a personalized plan from a clinician.

Seborrheic Dermatitis is a common skin condition causing red, flaky, itchy patches mainly on scalp, face, or body folds. It involves overgrowth of yeast and an inflammatory response; treatment usually includes gentle cleansing, medicated shampoos or creams.

A skin biopsy is a quick medical test where a small piece of skin is taken, usually with a tiny blade or punch, to examine under a microscope and diagnose skin conditions or check for abnormalities.

Skin Cancer is a medical condition where skin cells grow abnormally, usually due to sun exposure. It involves checking skin for unusual spots, possible biopsies, and treatments like surgery, cream therapy, or radiation to remove or destroy cancer cells.

Skin Problem is a service that helps identify and treat common skin issues, such as rashes or acne, through simple checks, guidance, and optional treatments or referrals, explained in plain terms for quick understanding.

Surgical Removal Excision is a medical procedure that precisely cuts out a growth or abnormal tissue and closes the wound, often done under local or general anesthesia with a small scar and follow-up care to ensure healing.

Topical chemotherapy is cancer medicine applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes to kill fast-growing cells in that area. It’s typically used for skin cancers or precancerous spots and may involve creams or gels prescribed by a clinician, with monitoring for side effects.

Tretinoin Cream is a topical medicine used on the skin to treat acne and improve texture. It helps skin shed dead cells and promotes new cell growth, but can cause irritation, redness, or peeling as your skin adjusts; use as prescribed.