Louisville Dermatology: Jeffersontown

Accutane is a prescription acne medicine (isotretinoin) taken by mouth for severe acne. It can clear skin but requires medical supervision, blood tests, and strict pregnancy avoidance; it may have serious side effects and can take several months to show results.

Acne is a skin condition with pimples, blackheads, and red spots caused by clogged pores. It involves skincare routines, possible medications or topical treatments, and sometimes lifestyle changes to reduce oiliness and inflammation.

Actinic keratosis is a rough, scaly patch on sun-exposed skin that can itch or burn. It involves sun damage, may feel like a bump or patch, and is treated by monitoring, freezing, topical medicines, or other procedures to remove or destroy the abnormal cells.

Advanced Treatments is a service offering higher-level medical or cosmetic procedures designed to address complex conditions or enhance results, typically involving specialized techniques, equipment, and expert clinicians to achieve targeted outcomes.

Age Spots is a skincare service that helps reduce dark spots on the skin caused by sun exposure or aging. It involves assessment by a clinician and treatments like topical serums or light/laser procedures to even out skin tone.

Annual Skin Screening is a yearly check by a healthcare professional to examine your skin for moles or changes that could indicate skin cancer. It usually includes a visual skin exam, discussion of risk factors, and advice on protection and follow-up if anything looks unusual.

Anti-Inflammatory Medication & Treatment helps reduce swelling, pain, and redness from injuries or conditions. It involves medicines like NSAIDs or steroids, lifestyle tweaks, and sometimes therapies to control inflammation and support recovery.

Antibiotics are medicines used to treat bacterial infections. They kill or stop bacteria from growing, helping the immune system fight the infection. They must be used as prescribed, finished as directed, and cannot treat viruses like colds or the flu.

Atopic Dermatitis/Eczema is a skin condition causing itchy, red, dry patches. It involves regular skin care, avoiding triggers, moisturizers, and sometimes medicines or light therapy to reduce flare-ups and keep the skin comfortable.

Biologic Injections Treatment uses advanced biological medicines given as injections to target specific disease processes, often immune or inflammatory conditions. It involves a doctor administering the injection, monitoring for side effects, and regular follow-up to gauge effectiveness.

Canthacur Treatment is a medical procedure that uses Cantharidin to treat skin warts or warts-like growths. A doctor applies a small amount to the affected area, causing a blister to form, which helps the wart peel away as it heals.

Chemical peels use a safe acid solution applied to the skin to remove the outer layers, revealing fresher skin beneath. It helps with smoother texture, fewer wrinkles, and improved tone, with a brief treatment and mild to moderate redness afterward.

Common Skin Disorders is a service that explains common skin problems, what they look like, what causes them, and simple steps to manage or treat them, helping you understand when to seek care.

A Complementary Consultation is a free, introductory session to discuss your needs, answer questions, and determine if our services fit you, usually involving brief sharing of goals, options, and next steps with a quick assessment.

Contact Dermatitis is a skin reaction to something you touch, causing redness, itching, and sometimes swelling or blisters. It involves identifying the irritant or allergen, avoiding it, and using soothing creams or medicines as advised by a clinician.

Corticosteroids Treatments are medical drugs used to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system. They come as pills, injections, or creams and are prescribed for conditions like asthma, arthritis, and skin disorders, often for short or long-term relief depending on the condition.

Cosmetic Dermatology Procedures are non-surgical treatments to improve the look of the skin, such as reducing wrinkles, sun spots, and acne scars. They include lasers, fillers, chemical peels, and light therapies performed by dermatology specialists.

Cosmetic Enhancements is a service that improves appearance through non-surgical procedures or minor treatments to enhance features, boost symmetry, and refresh look, like skin treatments, minor injections, or contouring, with results tailored to individual goals.

Critical Care is hospital care for people with life-threatening illness or injury. It involves close monitoring, intensive treatments, specialized staff, equipment, and quick interventions to support breathing, heart function, and organ systems while recovery or stabilization occurs.

Dermal Fillers are injectable gels used to plump and smooth the skin by filling in wrinkles, hollow areas, and sagging. The procedure involves numbing the area, injecting the filler under the skin, and may require slight swelling for a short time.

Dermatologic Surgery is medical care for skin problems using procedures like removal of moles or skin cancers, scar treatment, and minor body lesion excisions, usually done in a dermatologist's clinic with local anesthesia and quick recovery.

Dermatology Clinic is a medical service specializing in skin, hair, and nail care. It involves exams, diagnosis, and treatment for conditions like acne, rashes, and eczema, plus cosmetic care, skin checks, and guidance on prevention and healthy skin habits.

Dermatology Consultation is a medical visit with a skin doctor to examine your skin, diagnose conditions, and discuss treatment options, which may include exams, tests, prescriptions, and advice on skincare and prevention.

Dupixent Treatments are prescription injections that help reduce inflammation for certain skin and immune conditions, administered under the skin on a schedule prescribed by a doctor, and may involve ongoing monitoring and dose adjustments.

Excision is a surgical removal of tissue or a tumor from the body. It involves an incision, cutting out the target area, and stitching the wound. It may be done to diagnose or treat a condition, and sometimes requires follow-up care or biopsy analysis.

Exilis Skin Tightening And Body Contouring is a non-surgical treatment that uses controlled radiofrequency energy to heat the skin and underlying tissue, aiming to tighten lax skin and reduce inches by stimulating collagen and fat reduction in targeted areas.

Facial Redness is a service that helps reduce and manage visible redness on the face. It typically involves assessment, gentle skincare, targeted treatments or products, and guidance to calm irritated skin and improve evenness.

Facial Wrinkles is a cosmetic treatment or service aimed at reducing lines and creases on the face, using techniques like creams, devices, or procedures to soften or minimize wrinkles and refresh the skin’s appearance.

Fluorouracil (5FU) Treatments are a cancer therapy using a chemotherapy drug to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. It’s given as a topical cream or injected, often over several weeks, and may cause skin or digestive side effects.

A Full Body Skin Exam is a check of all skin on your body by a clinician to look for unusual moles or changes that could signal skin cancer. It involves a visual scan, palpation if needed, and discussing any spots, with follow-up steps if anything looks concerning.

General Dermatology is a clinic service that focuses on skin care for common conditions like acne, rashes, moles, eczema, and skin cancers. It involves exams, diagnosis, treatment plans, medications, and advice for healthy skin.

Hair Loss is a service that helps people address thinning or losing hair. It involves assessing causes, discussing treatment options like medications, lifestyle changes, or procedures, and providing advice tailored to individual hair goals and needs.

Health Screening is a preventive check that uses simple tests and measurements to assess your overall health, detect potential problems early, and guide you on lifestyle changes or follow-up care.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a skin condition where painful lumps form under the skin, usually in areas where skin rubs together. It can cause sores, scarring, and sometimes recurring infections, requiring medical care and skin hygiene, medicines, or procedures.

Hormonal Treatments are medical care that uses hormones or hormone-related drugs to adjust your body's chemical signals. It involves prescriptions, monitoring, and adjusting doses to treat conditions like hormonal imbalances, puberty-related issues, or certain cancers.

Hyperpigmentation is when patches of skin become darker than the surrounding area due to extra melanin. Treatments may include topical creams, sunscreens, chemical peels, or lasers to even out tone and reduce dark spots.

Imiquimod Treatments use a cream with an immune-boosting medicine applied to the skin to treat certain warts and skin cancers. It helps your immune system fight abnormal cells, usually used for a few weeks with regular, guided applications and doctor instructions.

Immune System Suppressants Treatments are medical therapies that reduce the activity of the immune system to prevent it from attacking the body or rejecting a transplant. They involve prescribed medications taken under supervision to balance immune response and minimize side effects.

Laser skin resurfacing is a cosmetic procedure that uses focused light to remove damaged outer skin layers, stimulate collagen, and improve texture and tone. It involves numbing the area, applying laser pulses, and healing over days to weeks.

Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy Treatments use extremely cold liquid nitrogen to freeze abnormal or damaged skin cells or tissue, causing them to die and be naturally replaced. A clinician applies brief, controlled cold exposure for a quick, minimally invasive procedure with mild temporary discomfort.

Medical Dermatology is the medical care of skin conditions by a doctor. It involves diagnosing and treating issues like acne, eczema, rashes, infections, and skin cancer, using exams, tests, medications, and procedures to improve skin health.

Medical Specialty Services is a healthcare offering focused, expert care by specialists for specific conditions or body areas, including evaluations, precise diagnoses, targeted treatments, ongoing follow-up, and coordination with your primary doctor.

Melasma is a common skin condition that causes brown or gray-brown patches on the face, often due to sun exposure, hormones, or genetics. Treatments may include sun protection, topical lightening creams, and professional procedures to reduce pigment and even skin tone.

Microdermabrasion is a noninvasive skincare treatment that gently buffs away the outer skin layer with tiny crystals or a diamond tip to reveal smoother skin, reduce fine lines, and improve texture without downtime.

Miradry is a medical treatment that uses microwave energy to reduce underarm sweating. A technician targets sweat glands under the skin, typically with local anesthesia, to lessen sweating over time and may require a single session with follow-up checks.

Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer is a precise procedure where a surgeon removes cancerous skin layer by layer, examining each layer under a microscope until no cancer remains, typically performed in stages to conserve healthy tissue and ensure clear results.

Moles Treatment is a medical service that checks moles for changes and may remove or treat them to reduce risk of skin cancer. It involves expert skin exams, possible biopsy or removal options, and aftercare instructions.

Molluscum contagiosum is a mild skin infection caused by a virus, forming small, painless bumps. It spreads through skin contact or shared items and usually clears on its own, though treatment can help remove bumps and reduce spreading.

Oral and topical antibiotics are medicines that fight infections. Oral antibiotics are pills you swallow to treat internal infections, while topical antibiotics are creams or ointments applied to the skin to treat surface infections or wounds.

Otezla Treatments is a prescription medicine used to reduce inflammation and skin symptoms for conditions like plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and Behçet's. It involves a daily oral tablet taken by mouth as directed by a doctor.

Patch Testing TRUE-Test is a simple skin test that checks for allergy to common metals like nickel and cobalt. A small amount of each metal is applied to the skin under patches for 48 hours, then the skin is checked for reactions to identify allergies.

Patient Education is a service that helps people understand their health, conditions, and treatments. It involves clear explanations, practical tips, and resources to ask questions, make decisions, and manage care at home and with clinicians.

Pediatric Dermatology is medical care for children’s skin, addressing rashes, acne, birthmarks, eczema, warts, and rare skin conditions. It involves exams, diagnosis, treatments like creams or light therapy, and guidance for parents on skin care and prevention.

Pelleve is a non-surgical facial treatment that uses radiofrequency heat to tighten skin, reduce wrinkles, and improve elasticity. It involves a handheld wand applied to the skin for a brief, comfortable session with gradual, natural-looking results.

Psoriasis Treatment helps reduce itchy, scaly skin by using medicines, light therapy, or skin care routines prescribed by a doctor. It aims to calm symptoms, prevent flares, and improve skin appearance and comfort.

Radiation Therapy uses high-energy rays to target and kill cancer cells inside the body. It is usually done in sessions at a clinic over several days, aiming to shrink tumors or relieve symptoms while trying to spare healthy tissue.

Rash is a simple service that helps track and describe skin reactions. It guides users to identify itchy or red patches, log symptoms, and offers basic care tips, while connecting them with medical advice if needed.

Reduction Of Wrinkles is a skincare service that uses creams, treatments, or procedures to smooth fine lines and make the skin look younger and healthier.

Rosacea Treatment is a skin care service that helps reduce redness, flushing, and visible blood vessels. It may include gentle cleansers, topical medications, laser or light therapies, and lifestyle tips to calm and protect sensitive facial skin.

Seborrheic Dermatitis is a common scalp or skin condition causing red, flaky, itchy patches. It involves oily skin with dandruff-like scales and may affect eyebrows, ears, or chest. Treatments include gentle cleansing and medicated creams or shampoos.

A skin biopsy is a quick medical test where a small sample of skin is taken and examined under a microscope to diagnose skin conditions, infections, or skin cancer. A local numbing medicine is used, and the area may heal with a bandage or a small scar.

Skin Cancer is a medical condition where skin cells grow abnormally, forming moles or spots. It involves identifying suspicious changes, diagnosis by a doctor, and treatments like surgery, medicines, or radiation to remove or destroy cancerous cells.

Skin Cancer Removal is a medical procedure to take out cancerous skin spots. It involves diagnosing the lesion, choosing a safe method (like surgical excision or Mohs surgery), numbing the area, removing the tissue, and healing with care and follow-up checks.

Skin Care Basics is a simple service that teaches daily skincare. It covers cleaning, moisturizing, sun protection, and gentle routines to keep skin healthy, clear, and hydrated with easy steps for beginners.

Skin Conditions is a service that helps identify and treat common skin issues like rashes, acne, eczema, and dry or irritated skin. It involves diagnosis, advice on care and prevention, and recommended treatments or referrals as needed.

Skin Examinations are a quick check by a clinician to look for signs of skin cancer or unusual moles. It involves a careful inspection of the skin, sometimes using a dermatoscope, and may include note-taking and guidance on next steps or follow-up.

Skin Lesion is a medical service that checks and evaluates moles or abnormal skin spots. It may include a visual exam, imaging if needed, and a biopsy to determine if a lesion is benign or malignant, guiding diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Skin Problem is a service that helps identify and treat common skin issues such as rashes, acne, and irritations. It involves quick assessment, guidance on care routines, recommended products, and when to seek in-person or expert advice.

Skin Problems is a service that helps you understand and care for common skin issues. It provides simple explanations, tips for treatment, and guidance on when to see a doctor, all written in plain language.

Sunspots & Sun Damage is a skincare service that spots and treats uneven skin tones and sun-aged areas, using gentle exfoliation, calming serums, and targeted light or laser therapies to reduce dark spots and protect skin from further sun damage.

Surgical Excision is a medical procedure where a doctor cuts away abnormal or diseased skin or tissue and closes the wound with stitches or adhesive. It may involve local anesthesia, taking a sample for testing, and a short recovery.

Suspicious Moles is a skin health service that helps assess moles for potential skin cancer. It involves a quick check by a clinician or app, tracking changes, and offering guidance or referrals for further tests if needed.

Topical chemotherapy is applying anti-cancer medicine directly to the skin or lining of a body surface to kill cancer cells locally. It involves creams, gels, or solutions used regularly as prescribed, targeting affected areas with minimal systemic side effects.

Topical Chemotherapy Treatments are medicines applied directly to the skin or surface area to treat cancer or precancerous lesions. It involves ointments or creams with anti-cancer drugs, used for a limited time to target affected skin cells and reduce growth or spread.

Treatment of Acne helps clear pimples and reduce oiliness through skincare routines, medicines, or procedures prescribed by a doctor. It may involve topical creams, oral medications, lifestyle tips, and follow-up visits to monitor progress.

Tretinoin Cream Treatment for Acne & Sun Damage is a prescription cream that speeds skin renewal to reduce acne and improve sun-damaged skin. It involves applying a small amount daily, with possible irritation and sun sensitivity; follow doctor instructions.

Warts treatment is medical care to remove or reduce warts on the skin. It may involve topical medicines, freezing or burning the wart, or minor procedures, and aims to clear the wart while reducing discomfort and preventing spread.

Women’s Health is a service that focuses on medical care for women, including exams, screenings, pregnancy and birth, contraception, and treatments for conditions affecting female health, with personalized advice and support.

Wound Care is medical help for injuries that don’t heal well, like cuts, burns, or ulcers. It involves cleaning the wound, dressing it, monitoring for signs of infection, and sometimes treatments like medical dressings, antibiotics, or special therapies to promote healing.