General Dermatology
Boone Dermatology offers comprehensive diagnosis, treatment and care of all skin conditions including surgery and cosmetic treatments.
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We currently accept all patients with general dermatologic needs, including but not limited to:
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Skin Exams
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Skin Cancer Treatment
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Acne
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Eczema
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Psoriasis
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Hair Disorders
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Nail Disorders
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Hyperhidrosis
For more information, The American Academy of Dermatology's Public Center has a wealth of detailed information on these dermatologic conditions plus many more.
CARE AFTER SKIN SURGERY
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Surgery sites will heal slightly faster if they remain covered with a Band-Aid for the first 48 hours. Change the Band-Aid twice daily and apply an antibiotic ointment, either Polysporin (available without a prescription) or Bactroban to the surgery site. However, if you have many surgery sites, this may not be practical and it will be easier to simply leave them open to the air.
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You may wash gently around the surgery site with mild soap and water but try not to disturb the crust.
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The crust or scab which forms after treatment should be allowed to fall off on its own and should never be picked off.
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If the surgery site becomes red, irritated, or oozes, this may indicate the presence of a superficial infection and you should call our office.
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After the crust has fallen off, the surgery site may be pinkish-red. This usually fades away over the next few weeks or months.
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If the surgery site forms a hard, reddish raised bump after it has healed, this usually indicates the presence of extra scar tissue. This usually slowly fades away although it can sometimes take as long as a year or two. As an alternative, a medication can be injected into the extra scar tissue which will usually make it flatten out within a few weeks. Please call the office if you should develop any excessive scar tissue and would like to have it injected.
CARE AFTER LIQUID NITROGEN CRYOSURGERY
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At times a blister may form following liquid nitrogen treatment. The blister may be filled with clear fluid or a “blood blister” may form. Do not be frightened. This is a normal response to therapy and after a few days the blister will dry up and crust over.
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If the blister causes pain because of significant tension with fluid, you may cleanse a needle with alcohol and puncture the blister. You may make several pin holes. Do not un-roof an entire blister.
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A scab or crust will form at the treatment site. These may be left open to the air or may be covered with a Band-Aid. These areas may be washed gently with soap and water daily. Do not pick at the crust. Allow them to fall off by themselves (1 to 2 weeks following treatment on the face but can take as long as 4 to 6 weeks on the back and legs).
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A second treatment is sometimes necessary, especially with larger warts or keratoses. Please call the office for a return appointment if needed.
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After the crusts fall off, the treatment site may be lighter, darker, or redder than the surrounding normal skin. This usually gradually fades away although it can sometimes take a number of months.
