Skin Conditions

Basal cell carcinoma is a slow growing non-melanoma skin cancer.  It is thought to be caused by over exposure to the harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun.  It can be highly disfiguring if [...]

An atypical nevus, otherwise known as dysplastic nevus, is a non-cancerous mole that may resemble melanoma. The risk of developing melanoma increases with the number of atypical nevi found on a [...]

Sun protection such as sunscreens and sunblocks should be applied daily, regardless of age, to prevent the short and long-term damaging effects of the sun, and recommended to be used in [...]

Athlete’s foot is a very common fungal infection that develops in the moist areas on the foot.  It usually causes an itching, burning, or stinging sensation.  Although it can occur on any person, [...]

What is an Actinic Keratosis? Actinic keratosis (AK) are considered the earliest stage in the development of skin cancer.  It is  characterized by rough, reddish, pre-cancerous lesions that [...]

Chemical peeling is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin, which is typically performed on the face, hands, or neck. The procedure is meant to diminish imperfections by peeling [...]

Diagnosing skin cancer Your doctor may perform the following in your exam to determine if you have skin cancer: Examine your skin. Your doctor may look at your skin to determine whether your skin [...]

Acne scars can be very troublesome for anyone who suffers with these scars on their face and body.  While there are many claims of various treatments that can improve the appearance of acne [...]

Skin moles are generally classified in three different types: Atypical moles or dysplastic nevi. These moles are the largest of the three types and have a characteristic irregular shape and [...]

Wrinkles are a hot topic that our dermatologists at Poway Dermatology frequently get asked about. Here is the top 10 things you can do to help prevent the formation of wrinkles! 1. Avoid the sun, [...]