Acne
Over 17 million people in the United Sates suffer from skin acne.
Acne most commonly appears on the face, neck, shoulders, back and chest and can consist of blackheads, whiteheads, papules, cysts, pimples (aka pustules) and nodules.
Acne not only causes physical issues to the skin but can also cause emotional distress.
Dr. Sleep has several treatment options for patients suffering from acne including topical medications, Accutane, and laser treatments.
Dr. Sleep also treats the scars caused by severe acne with chemical peels, soft tissue fillers, laser treatments or pulsed light treatments.
Eczema
Over 15 million Americans suffer from eczema, which is a group of skin conditions categorized by chronic, itchy rashes.
Eczema can be cause by numerous factors including excessive heat, sweating, soaps, detergents, juices, dust mites and other external factors.
Dr. Sleep can treat these outbreaks with moisturizing lotions, cold compresses or over-the-counter anti-inflammatory corticosteroid creams.
If the condition persists, a more intensive treatment option such as prescription corticosteroids, antibiotics, antihistamines or other drugs may be required.
Nail Disorder
Thin, brittle nails is a common condition that tends to affect more women than men.
It is generally caused by genetics or aging, however it can also be caused by conditions such as nail psoriasis or nail fungus.
In some instances, brittle nails may be an indicator of an underlying health issue.
Skin is the body’s the body’s largest and fastest-growing organ and skin conditions shouldn’t be ignored or discounted when treatment and relief is readily available.
Dr. Sleep treats nail disorders by first ruling out any medical condition that may be contributing to the condition and by protecting your nails from any harsh environmental
factors such as chemicals.
Anti-fungal medication may be used to eliminate nail fungus.
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