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Frequently Asked Questions

Dermatology Q&A

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If this is the first time you’ve booked an appointment with a dermatologist, or you’re looking to switch your dermatology clinic, you probably have a few questions. We’ve created this list of the most commonly-asked questions about booking a dermatology appointment. Can’t find the answers you’re looking for? Give us a call.

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A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing, assessing, and treating conditions involving the skin, hair, and nails.

A dermatologist can identify and treat conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails. These conditions include but are not limited to:
You've found them! Dr. Taylor and Lexy Hazle, PA-C have extensive experience treating conditions common to skin of color.

You should visit your dermatologist at least once a year for a thorough skin examination to check for any signs of skin cancer or underlying skin conditions. 

If you have a chronic skin condition that requires ongoing care, your dermatologist will create a custom treatment and future visiting plan with you. 

At your first appointment, we'll take a look at your symptoms and complete a thorough assessment. We'll run through a few questions (like when your symptoms started and what treatments you're currently using). If needed, we'll send off samples for definitive answers on what's causing your skin concerns. Depending on your skin's needs, we may diagnose the issue in this session and recommend a treatment plan going forward.

Everybody's skin is unique - the questions you ask will revolve around what's troubling you right now. However, here are some ideas of good questions to ask your dermatologist to get you started:

  • Is my current skin care routine working?
  • Do any of my moles look suspicious?
  • Are my supplements/medications affecting my skin?
  • What products are a good fit for my skin type?
  • What skin care products do you recommend?

Certified dermatology PAs are not doctors, but they receive an in-depth general medical and surgical education. They are trained and licensed to evaluate, diagnosis and treat a broad variety of skin conditions (medically and surgically). They also perform screening exams, preventive care and education for dermatologic patients and families.

 

PAs are certified to:

  • Take medical histories, diagnose skin conditions, create treatment plans, and prescribe medicine
  • Perform skin cancer screening exams
  • Order and interpret tests
  • Perform biopsies, wide excisions, and cryotherapy
  • Perform non-invasive cosmetic procedures

Mohs is a surgery performed to remove skin cancer. Your surgeon will remove the affected area of skin, check all cancerous cells have been removed via a microscope inspection, and then stitch the affected area back up. 

If you have an existing mole you're worried about, or have grown a new mole, please get it checked out as soon as possible. 
 
The first signs of a melanoma can include an existing mole:
  • getting bigger
  • changing shape
  • changing color
  • bleeding or becoming crusty
  • feeling itchy or sore

The only definite way to know if a mole is cancerous is to visit a skin doctor. 

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