Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic skin disease affecting about 14 million Americans. It causes redness and breakouts on the face and also occasionally the chest, neck. It can also affect the eyes, causing redness and irritation. Although it can affect anyone, rosacea typically appears in light-skinned, light-haired adults aged 30-50. Symptoms range from pimples, red lines and visible blood vessels to dry, burning, or sensitive skin and a tendency to flush easily. Although it is not yet known what causes rosacea and the condition is not curable, it can be treated in many ways, including topical and oral medications, intense pulsed light therapy and laser surgery. Early detection and intervention are essential to achieve the most effective results, and to reduce the severity of symptoms if rosacea has already progressed.

Rashes, Allergies, & Irritations
There are a variety of skin irritations including common problems such as poison ivy or reactions to various environmental irritants. A dermatologist is trained to identify these ailments and provide medical relief. Atlantic Shore Dermatology can perform patch testing to help determine possible contact allergens.

Psoriasis
A disease which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques, are areas of inflammation and excessive skin production. Skin rapidly accumulates at these sites and takes a silvery-white appearance. Plaques frequently occur on the skin of the elbows and knees, but can affect any area including the scalp and genitals. Psoriasis is hypothesized to be immune-mediated and is not contagious.

The disorder is a chronic recurring condition which varies in severity from minor localised patches to complete body coverage. Fingernails and toenails are frequently affected (psoriatic nail dystrophy) - and can be seen as an isolated finding. Psoriasis can also cause inflammation of the joints, which is known as psoriatic arthritis. approximately 25% of patients with psoriasis have psoriatic arthritistis. Atlantic Shore Dermatology offers the latest in biologic treatments (Embrel, Humira and others) as well as traditional therapies.