Affiliates In Dermatology

Dermatology

Affiliates In Dermatology is a Dermatology practice in Oakland, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating children and adults with benign and malignant skin, hair, nail diseases. Dermatologists at Affiliates In Dermatology perform medical diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, management of inflammatory skin disorders, and diagnosis of skin manifestations of systemic and infectious diseases. Dermatology is a branch of medicine dedicated to diagnosing and treating dermal infections, diseases, and cosmetic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Dermatology practices include acne, wrinkles, hair loss, moles, warts, canker sores, varicose veins, dermatitis, and skin cancers like melanoma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dermatology practices include skin biopsies, chemical peels, cosmetic injections, hair removal, dermabrasion, skin grafts, and laser surgery.

A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.

Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology

Affiliates In Dermatology is a Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology practice in Oakland, CA with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in managing immune system disorders of the nails, skin, and hair. Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunologists at Affiliates In Dermatology perform specialized laboratory tests and consults with other specialists to develop treatment protocols. Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology is the use of diagnostic testing to identify immuno-dermatologic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology practices include autoimmune skin disorders like psoriasis, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, epidermolysis bullosa, and skin cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology practices include delivery and analysis of blood tests and skin biopsies.

A dermatologist who utilizes various specialized laboratory procedures to diagnose disorders characterized by defective responses of the body's immune system. Immunodermatologists also may provide consultation in the management of these disorders and administer specialized forms of therapy for these diseases.