Comprehensive Dermatology Care Close To Home
Healthy skin is essential to your comfort, confidence, and overall health. Paiton Calvert, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C provides dermatology services for patients experiencing a wide range of skin conditions, concerns, and abnormalities. Whether you need evaluation of a suspicious mole, treatment for acne or eczema, or management of other skin-related issues, patients receive personalized care focused on maintaining healthy skin and early detection of potential concerns.
8 Skin Conditions That May Warrant a Visit to a Dermatologist
If you notice changes in your skin, hair, or nails that don’t improve or seem unusual, early evaluation by a dermatologist can help diagnose conditions sooner and lead to more effective treatment.
Changes in the size, shape, color, or appearance of a mole can be an early sign of skin cancer. Watch for the ABCDEs of melanoma:
- Asymmetry
- Border irregularity
- Color variation
- Diameter larger than 6 mm
- Evolving or changing over time
If over-the-counter treatments aren’t working or acne is causing scarring, a dermatologist can provide advanced treatment options to help improve skin health and confidence.
Symptoms include:
- Dry, itchy skin
- Red or inflamed patches
- Cracked or irritated skin
- Frequent flare-ups
Psoriasis often appears as:
- Thick, red patches of skin
- Silvery scales
- Itching or burning
- Commonly affects the scalp, elbows, and knees
Signs of rosacea may include:
- Persistent facial redness
- Visible blood vessels
- Acne-like bumps
- Facial flushing
A rash that is painful, spreading, or doesn’t improve after a few days should be evaluated by a dermatologist.
New or changing growths, warts, skin tags, or bumps may require evaluation or treatment.
Persistent itching without an obvious cause may be related to eczema, allergies, infections, or other skin conditions.
