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Vitiligo is a chronic disorder that causes areas of skin to lose color. With this condition, skin cells that make color are attacked and destroyed and the skin turns a…

What is a common mole? A common mole is a skin growth that develops when pigment cells (melanocytes) grow in clusters. Most adults have between 10 and 40 such moles.…

How does DermaSweep work? Using a variable-level vacuum and an assortment of treatment tips, the DermaSweep wand gently lifts the skin against the appropriate treatment tip, removing the topmost layer…

What is atopic dermatitis? Atopic dermatitis is a skin condition. A person with this condition has skin that becomes extremely itchy. Scratching leads to redness, swelling, cracking, “weeping” clear fluid,…

What is rosacea? Rosacea is a long-term disease that causes reddened skin and pimples, usually on the face. It can also make skin thicker and cause eye problems. It is…

DeSilva Dermatology now offers EMSCULPT, the next generation in non-invasive body sculpting techniques. Here are the answers to questions you might have about this revolutionary treatment. How does EMSCULPT work?…

How does Excel V work? Excel V is a laser system for providing treatment of a variety of vascular skin conditions. Many skin conditions manifest in the form of broken…

As you get older, there are many ways your skin can show signs of age: It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as smooth as it did. Your…

Your skin is an organ that comes into contact with the rest of the world. It holds your body fluids in, prevents dehydration and keeps harmful microbes out of your…