Louisville Dermatology: Middletown

Accutane is a prescription pill used to treat severe acne by shrinking oil glands and reducing skin inflammation. It requires medical supervision, may cause birth defects, and can have side effects like dry skin, lips, and potential mood changes.

Acne is a skin condition where hair follicles get clogged with oil and dead skin, causing pimples and blemishes. It involves cleansing, topical treatments, and sometimes medications or dermatologist guidance to reduce oil, inflammation, and breakouts.

Acne Scars is a treatment service that helps reduce and improve the appearance of acne-related skin marks and indentation using methods like resurfacing, fillers, or laser therapy, aiming for smoother, more even skin.

Acne Treatment is a skin care service that helps reduce pimples, redness, and oily skin using products and routines prescribed by a professional. It usually includes cleansing, topical medications, extractions when needed, and aftercare guidance.

Actinic keratoses are rough, scaly spots on sun-damaged skin that may become skin cancer. The service involves checking, diagnosing, and treating these rough patches, often with medications, freezing, or laser/surgical options to remove or reduce them.

Advanced Treatments is a service offering higher-level medical or cosmetic procedures that go beyond standard care, using specialized techniques, experts, and equipment to target more complex conditions or results, with personalized plans and monitoring.

Aesthetic Services are cosmetic treatments designed to improve appearance, such as skincare, facials, injectables, and minor cosmetic procedures performed by trained professionals to enhance skin, facial features, and overall look with minimal downtime.

Aging Skin is a service that helps understand and improve aging skin through simple explanations, personalized tips, and basic treatments or skincare routines designed to reduce wrinkles, improve texture, and support healthier-looking skin.

An Annual Skin Screening is a simple check by a clinician to look at your skin for signs of unusual moles or changes. It involves a full-body exam, brief questions about history, and advice on sun protection and when to follow up.

Anti-Inflammatory Medication & Treatment helps reduce swelling, pain, and redness from injuries or diseases. It includes medicines like NSAIDs or steroids, plus therapies such as rest, ice, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes to control inflammation and improve function.

Atopic Dermatitis, or eczema, is a common skin condition causing itchy, inflamed, red skin. It involves daily skin care, avoiding triggers, and treatments like moisturizers, medicated creams, and sometimes light therapy or allergy management to reduce flares.

Biologic Injections Treatment uses advanced medicines made from living organisms to target specific immune or inflammatory processes. It involves a healthcare provider giving injections, usually in a clinic, to reduce symptoms and prevent disease progression.

Birthmarks/Pigmented Skin is a medical service that evaluates and treats flat, colored skin spots such as moles and birthmarks. It involves diagnosis, monitoring, advice on care, and options like removal or light/laser therapies if needed.

Botox injections involve small amounts of botulinum toxin injected into muscles to relax them, reducing wrinkles. The procedure is quick, typically brief with minor or no downtime, and results appear within days and last several months.

Botox™/Dysport&Trade is injectable cosmetic treatment that uses purified toxins to temporarily relax facial muscles, reducing wrinkles. A clinician administers precise injections a few days before visible results appear, lasting several months with gradual return of movement.

Broken Blood Vessels service explains what broken blood vessels are (tiny eye or skin vessels that appear red or purple) and what it involves to treat or prevent them, including possible causes, simple steps, and options for care and relief.

Brown Spots is a dermatology service that assesses and treats pigmented skin areas. It involves skin analysis, diagnosis of brown spots, and options like topical creams, lasers, or light therapies to improve appearance and texture.

Canthacur Treatment is a medical procedure that uses a chemical paste (cantharidin) applied to the skin or mucous membranes to treat warts or other growths by causing a controlled blistering response, followed by care instructions from a clinician.

Chemical peels use a safe chemical solution applied to the skin to remove the outer damaged layers, revealing fresher skin. It involves cleansing, applying the peel, minutes of contact, and aftercare to improve texture, tone, and clarity.

Common Skin Disorders is a simple, plain-language service that explains common skin conditions, their causes, symptoms, and basic care tips, helping you recognize issues and know when to seek treatment.

Complementary Consultation is a free introductory session where a specialist discusses your needs, answers questions, and outlines possible options, helping you decide next steps without committing to services.

Contact Dermatitis is a skin reaction from touching an irritant or allergen. It causes red, itchy, sometimes swollen skin, rashes, and blisters. It involves identifying the trigger, avoiding it, and treating with cleansing, moisturizers, and prescribed creams as needed.

Corticosteroids Treatments are medical therapies using steroid medicines to reduce inflammation and suppress immune reactions, helping conditions like allergies, asthma, dermatitis, and autoimmune diseases. It involves prescribed pills, injections, or topical/ inhaled forms, depending on needs.

Cosmetic Dermatology Procedures are non-surgical treatments that improve the skin’s appearance, such as reducing wrinkles, fading blemishes, or reshaping features using methods like lasers, injectables, peels, or light therapies.

Critical Care is hospital care for seriously ill patients who need constant monitoring and life-support treatments like ventilators, fluids, and medications, provided by a specialized team 24/7 to stabilize and restore function.

Curettage and desiccation is a medical procedure that removes abnormal tissue from a wound or lesion with a curette (a small scoop) and then dries the area to prevent regrowth, often used for superficial skin or bladder lesions.

Cyclosporine Treatments are medical therapy using the drug cyclosporine to suppress the immune system, often to prevent organ rejection or treat autoimmune conditions; it involves a doctor-prescribed dosage, regular blood tests, and monitoring for side effects.

Dermal Fillers are injectable gels used to restore volume and smooth wrinkles in the face, usually made from hyaluronic acid or similar substances. The procedure involves a quick, in-clinic treatment with small injections to target areas like lips, cheeks, or fine lines.

Dermatologic Surgery is medical care that treats skin conditions with procedures like removing moles, cancers, or scar tissue, repairing damaged skin, and performing biopsies, often using minor operations, anesthesia, and careful follow-up.

Dermatology Clinic is a medical service that focuses on skin, hair, and nail health. It includes exams, diagnosis, and treatment for conditions like acne, eczema, warts, moles, and skin cancers, using exams, tests, medication, and procedures.

A Dermatology Consultation is a medical visit with a skin doctor to examine rashes, moles, or skin changes, discuss concerns, get a diagnosis, and receive a treatment plan or advice for skin, hair, or nail conditions.

Dupixent Treatments are medical injections used to treat certain allergic and inflammatory conditions by calming the immune system; typically given by a healthcare professional or at home on a schedule, involving regular dosing to reduce symptoms and flare-ups.

Excision is a procedure to remove tissue or a small area from the body, usually using surgical scissors or a laser. It involves cleaning the area, cutting out the targeted tissue, and closing the wound, often with stitches or adhesive.

Exilis Skin Tightening and Body Contouring is a non-surgical treatment using radiofrequency energy to heat skin and fat areas, aiming to tighten skin and reshape curves with guided, painless sessions

Facial Massage is a relaxing treatment that uses gentle, soothing strokes to massage the face, improving circulation, easing tension, and promoting a calm, refreshed complexion. It may include cleansing, lotion, and light pressure on facial muscles.

Facial Redness is a treatment that helps reduce red or flushed skin on the face. It involves assessing skin tone, calming irritated areas, and using gentle products or light therapy to soothe and even out the complexion.

Facial Wrinkles is a service that reduces or smooths lines and creases on the face using techniques like skincare, non-invasive treatments, or procedures, aiming to create a younger-looking, more even complexion with minimal downtime.

Fine Lines and Wrinkles is a skincare service that targets aging lines on the face using gentle procedures like nourishing products, light exfoliation, or minimal treatments to smooth the skin and improve texture over time.

Fluorouracil (5FU) Treatments are cancer medicines given to stop or slow DNA growth in cancer cells. They are usually applied as a cream or given through a vein, and may cause skin irritation, nausea, or fatigue while aiming to shrink or control tumors.

Freckles is a simple beauty service that helps you learn, apply, and care for freckles with quick tips, guided looks, and easy routines—perfect for boosting confidence and embracing natural features.

A Full Body Skin Exam is a doctor check of your skin from head to toe to find unusual moles or changes. The exam usually includes a visual skin check, possibly a quick palpation, and guidance on skin cancer risks and follow-up care.

General Dermatology is medical care for skin, hair, and nails. It involves diagnosing and treating conditions like acne, eczema, rashes, moles, and infections, plus prevention, skincare advice, and routine skin checks by a dermatologist.

Hair Loss is a service that helps identify why hair is thinning or falling out, and offers treatments or lifestyle steps to slow, stop, or reverse it, such as consultations, diagnosis, medications, therapies, or hair restoration options tailored to the cause.

Health Screening is a check-up to assess your overall health and catch potential problems early. It may include tests like blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, cancer screenings, and a review of your medical history to guide next steps.

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic skin condition that causes painful lumps under the skin, usually in areas where skin rubs together. It can flare up with abscesses, drainage, and scarring, and may require treatment to control symptoms and prevent infections.

Hormonal Treatments are medical therapies that use hormones or hormone-like medicines to manage health issues. They may regulate hormones, relieve symptoms, and support conditions like menopause, thyroid problems, or hormone-sensitive diseases, often requiring monitoring.

Hyaluronic acid fillers are injections that add volume to facial areas to smooth lines and restore fullness. A clinician numbs the area, injects gel-like hyaluronic acid, and may shape for subtle, natural results, with temporary, lasting months.

Hyperpigmentation refers to dark spots or patches on the skin caused by excess pigment. The service involves diagnosing the cause and offering treatments like topical creams, lasers, or energy-based therapies to even out skin tone and reduce discoloration.

IPL Treatments use intense pulses of broad-spectrum light to target skin issues like redness, spots, or unwanted hair. A practitioner passes a handheld wand over the skin, cooling it as needed, with several quick, gentle sessions usually spaced weeks apart.

Imiquimod Treatments use a topical cream that boosts your skin’s immune response to treat certain warts and skin cancers. Applied to the affected area, it’s usually used for a few weeks, may cause redness or irritation, and should follow a clinician’s guidance.

Immune System Suppressants Treatments are medicines that calm down the body's immune response. They’re used to prevent organ rejection after transplant or treat autoimmune conditions, often taken as pills or injections, with regular monitoring for side effects.

Intensive Care is a hospital department that provides around-the-clock, highly monitored treatment for patients with serious or life-threatening illnesses or injuries, using advanced equipment and specialized staff to support vital body functions and recovery.

Internal Medicine is a medical specialty focused on diagnosing and treating adults with complex, non-surgical illnesses. Internists manage chronic diseases, coordinate care, and emphasize prevention, thorough exams, and tailored treatment plans for overall health.

Intralesional Injection Treatments involve injecting medicine directly into a skin lesion or lump to shrink it, reduce inflammation, or treat conditions like warts, cysts, or acne. It’s a quick procedure often done in a clinic with local numbing.

Juvederm is a smooth gel filler used by a clinician to add or restore volume to the face, reducing wrinkles and improving contours. It involves injecting the gel under the skin with a fine needle or cannula, typically lasting several months to over a year.

Juvederm Volbella is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler used to add subtle lip and fine line volume. It involves injections under the skin by a clinician, usually with a numbing cream, to smooth wrinkles and enhance lip shape with temporary results.

Juvederm Vollure is a dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid that smooths facial wrinkles and folds. It adds gentle volume to areas like nasolabial folds, with temporary results and minimal downtime, usually administered by a clinician through injections.

Juvederm Voluma is a dermal filler that adds volume to the cheeks and mid-face to restore lift and contour. It involves an injectable gel placed under the skin, with gradual, natural-looking results that can last up to about a year.

Laser photorejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment that uses light energy to stimulate collagen and improve skin texture, tone, and sun damage. It usually involves a series of gentle laser sessions with brief downtime and redness that fades in days.

Laser Skin Resurfacing uses focused light to remove damaged skin layers, stimulating new collagen. A clinician guides a laser over treated areas to improve texture, tone, and fine wrinkles, often with brief downtime and mild redness.

Leg Veins/Sclerotherapy is a treatment that uses a tiny injected solution to close off abnormal leg veins, causing them to fade. It involves numbing the area, injecting a sclerosing agent into the veins, and patient rest while the veins heal and shrink.

Liquid Nitrogen Cryotherapy Treatments use extremely cold nitrogen gas to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue or skin lesions. A clinician applies cold, usually for a few seconds to minutes, causing targeted tissue to blister, scab, and gradually heal. Pain is typically mild.

Medical Dermatology is the medical assessment and treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions by a dermatologist. It involves diagnosing issues, prescribing medications, performing procedures if needed, and advising on skin health and prevention.

Medical Specialty Services is a healthcare program that connects patients with specialists for expert diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care in areas like cardiology, neurology, and oncology, including referrals, tests, and coordinated clinics.

Melasma is skin darkening usually on the face caused by sun exposure and hormones. It involves patchy brown or gray-brown spots; treatment often includes sun protection, topical creams, and sometimes procedures to lighten the skin.

Microdermabrasion is a gentle skin treatment that sands away tiny, dull surface cells using tiny crystals or a diamond tip, then suctions them up. It aims to smooth skin, even tone, and reduce fine lines with fast, minimal downtime.

Miradry is a non-surgical treatment for sweaty underarms. It uses microwaves to permanently reduce sweat glands, usually in a one-time procedure done in a clinic, with a short recovery and temporary discomfort as the main downsides.

Mohs Micrographic Surgery is a precise skin cancer treatment where a surgeon removes cancer in thin layers, examining each layer under a microscope until no cancer remains, usually with immediate reconstruction and minimal impact on healthy tissue.

Moles Treatment is a medical service that checks skin moles for changes and may remove or treat problematic moles to reduce cancer risk, relieve irritation, or improve appearance, often using monitoring, biopsy, or minor procedures.

Molluscum is a skin condition caused by a virus that forms small, raised, bumpy lesions. It usually clears on its own but may be treated to remove lesions, ease itching, and prevent spread, with options like topical treatments or minor procedures.

Neoral Treatments is a medical service that uses Calcineurin inhibitors to calm an overactive immune system, helping with organ transplant success or autoimmune conditions. It involves prescribed oral medication, regular doctor visits, and monitoring for side effects.

Neuromodulators are cosmetic injections that relax facial muscles to reduce wrinkles and fine lines; they involve a clinician administering small amounts of botulinum toxin or similar substances to targeted areas for gradual, temporary smoothing results.

Oral and topical antibiotics are medicines used to treat infections. Oral antibiotics are pills you swallow to fight bacteria inside the body, while topical antibiotics are creams or ointments applied to the skin to treat surface infections.

Oral Medications are pills, capsules, or liquids taken by mouth to treat or manage health conditions. It involves taking the prescribed dose at specific times, following directions, and monitoring for effects or side effects as advised by a healthcare professional.

Otezla Treatments is a prescription medicine used to treat inflammatory skin and plaque psoriasis by reducing immune system activity. It involves taking oral tablets daily, with possible side effects and regular doctor follow-ups to monitor response and safety.

Patient Education is a service that explains health topics in simple terms, helps patients understand their condition and treatments, teaches how to use medications safely, and provides tips for healthy living and making informed health decisions.

Pediatric Dermatology is a medical service focusing on skin conditions in children, from newborns to teens. It involves diagnosing and treating rashes, birthmarks, eczema, acne, warts, and other skindisorders, with kid-friendly exams and family education.

Pelleve is a non-surgical skin tightening treatment that uses comforting heat to stimulate collagen. It involves a handheld wand applied to the skin for quick sessions, with minimal downtime and gradual lifting effects over time.

Photo facials/IPL treatment use pulsed light to improve skin tone and reduce spots, redness, and fine lines. It involves cleaning the skin, protecting the eyes, then delivering light pulses to target pigment and vessels, with a cooling sensation and possible brief sensitivity.

Photofacials/IPL uses intense pulsed light to target skin concerns like redness, sun damage, and fine lines. A licensed tech passes light over the skin, warming deeper layers; a cooling gel and eye protection are used, with multiple brief sessions for gradual improvement.

Photorejuvenation is a skin treatment that uses light or laser energy to reduce aging signs, sun damage, and uneven tone. It involves sessions guided by a professional, with brief downtime and gradual improvements in texture, tone, and glow.

Post Treatment is the follow-up care after a procedure, focusing on healing, monitoring for any issues, managing side effects, and recommending aftercare steps to protect results and support recovery.

Psoriasis Treatment is a medical service that helps reduce itchy, scaly skin by using medicines, light therapy, or skin care plans prescribed by a doctor; it may include topical creams, injections, or tablets to control outbreaks and improve skin.

Rash is a simple, on-demand service that helps you quickly create and customize a basic web page or app interface, guiding you through step-by-step setup and providing starter templates and styling options you can edit to fit your needs.

Restylane is a facial injectable gel made of hyaluronic acid that adds volume, smooths wrinkles, and enhances lips/functions. Treatments are quick in-office procedures with minimal downtime, lasting several months to a year before touch-ups are needed.

Restylane Lyft is a injectable filler that uses hyaluronic acid to add volume and lift to facial areas, smoothing wrinkles and restoring contour. It involves a clinician injecting the gel under the skin, with results lasting several months and possible mild swelling or bruising.

Rosacea Treatment is medical care to reduce facial redness, bumps, and flushing. It may include topical creams, oral medications, laser or light therapies, and lifestyle tips to calm skin and prevent flare-ups.

Seborrheic Dermatitis is a common skin condition causing flaky, greasy patches on the scalp, face, and body. It involves irritated skin with redness and dandruff-like scales, often relieved by gentle cleaning, medicated shampoos, or creams prescribed by a clinician.

Seborrheic keratosis is a common, benign skin growth that looks like a waxy, brown or black patch or bump. It doesn’t usually cause symptoms, but may itch or crust. A clinician can confirm diagnosis and remove or treat it if needed for cosmetic reasons.

A skin biopsy is a quick medical test where a small sample of skin is taken, usually with a tiny tool or needle, to check for diseases. A local numbing cream is used, and the area heals with a small bandage; results guide diagnosis and treatment.

Skin Cancer is a medical condition where skin cells grow abnormally, often due to sun exposure. It involves diagnosis by a doctor, possible biopsies, and treatments such as surgery, topical creams, or radiation to remove or destroy cancerous cells and prevent spread.

Skin Cancer Removal is a medical procedure to remove cancerous skin cells or lesions. A clinician may shave, excise, or use Mohs surgery to remove affected tissue, often followed by healing, stitches, and sometimes a biopsy to ensure all cancer is gone.

Skin Care Basics is a simple service that teaches how to care for your skin using gentle cleansing, daily routines, moisturizing, sunscreen, and basic treatments to keep skin healthy and clear.

Skin Conditions is a service that helps diagnose and treat common skin issues such as rashes, acne, eczema, and rosacea. It involves discussing symptoms, possible causes, recommending treatments, skincare tips, and follow-up care as needed.

Skin Examinations are checkups by a clinician to look for any unusual moles or changes on your skin, using eyes and possibly a dermatoscope. It involves a quick full-body or targeted skin exam, discussing findings, and arranging follow-up if needed.

Skin Laxity refers to loose or sagging skin caused by aging, sun exposure, or weight changes. The service involves assessments and treatments to tighten and firm the skin, improving texture and elasticity through non-surgical methods or minimally invasive options.

Skin Lesion is a health service that examines skin spots or moles for changes or abnormalities. It may include a visual check, measurements, photos, and guidance on next steps if a lesion looks unusual or requires monitoring or biopsy.

Skin Problem is a service that helps identify and treat common skin issues by offering explanations, quick checks, and guidance on home care or professional treatment options.

Skin Problems helps you understand and manage common skin issues. It explains symptoms, causes, and simple treatments, and guides when to seek care from a dermatologist or doctor.

Skin Rashes is a service that identifies and explains itchy, red, or irritated skin conditions. It involves describing symptoms, possible causes, and simple care tips, with guidance on when to seek medical help.

Spider Veins is a cosmetic vein treatment that targets small, web-like veins on the skin. It involves procedures to collapse or remove the shown veins to improve leg appearance and reduce redness and symptoms, with quick recovery and minimal downtime.

Sunspots & Sun Damage is a service that identifies and explains sun-related skin spots and damage, assessing causes like UV exposure, and guiding treatment or prevention steps in simple, easy-to-understand terms.

Surgical Excision is a procedure where a surgeon cuts out a lump or abnormal tissue and closes the wound with stitches. It involves local anesthesia, a precise incision, removing the tissue, and sometimes sending a sample to a lab for checks.

Surgical Removal is a medical procedure to take out a diseased, damaged, or unwanted tissue or organ through an operation, often under anesthesia, using sterile technique to reduce symptoms, prevent infection, or diagnose and treat a condition.

Suspicious Moles is a service that helps identify unusual skin moles and spots. It involves patient-friendly steps like photographing a mole, tracking changes, and receiving expert guidance on whether a doctor visit or biopsy may be needed.

Tattoo Removal is a medical procedure using lasers or other techniques to break down tattoo ink so it fades or disappears. It involves multiple sessions, temporary redness or swelling, and healing between visits, with results varying by ink type and skin tone.

Topical Chemotherapy Treatments are medicines applied to the skin or surface areas to kill or slow the growth of abnormal cells, usually as creams, gels, or liquids. They target cancerous or precancerous skin lesions with minimal systemic effects.

Treatment Of Acne is a medical service that helps clear pimples, blackheads, and redness. It involves diagnosing skin type and acne, then using medications, topical creams, lifestyle advice, and sometimes light or hormonal therapies to reduce breakouts and improve skin.

Tretinoin Cream Treatment for Acne & Sun Damage is a topical prescription that uses retinoic acid to promote skin renewal, reduce acne, fade dark spots, and improve texture. It’s applied thinly to clean skin, usually nightly, with gradual start to avoid irritation.

Ultherapy is a non-surgical skin tightening treatment that uses focused ultrasound energy to lift and tighten the face and neck. It targets deep layers beneath the skin to stimulate collagen, with sessions lasting about 30 to 90 minutes and mild possible side effects.

Volume Loss is a service that identifies and addresses the reduction in facial fullness or body volume, using treatments like fillers, fat grafting, or skin tightening to restore shape, improve contours, and refresh youthful appearance.

Warts Treatment is a medical service that removes or reduces warts on the skin using methods like freezing, topical medicines, or minor procedures, aimed at clearing the wart and preventing spread, with care for skin healing.

Women’s Health is a service that provides medical care and guidance specifically for women's health needs, including reproductive health, screenings, contraception, pregnancy support, and wellness advice through visits with clinicians and personalized care plans.

Wound Care is medical help for cuts, burns, or sores, focusing on cleaning, protecting, and healing the skin. It involves assessing the wound, cleaning it, applying dressings or treatments, preventing infection, and advising on healing steps at home.