Top Signs It's Time to See a Dermatologist

Sometimes, a skin issue is treatable at home or will go away without intervention. However, this isn't always the case. So when should you schedule a visit with a dermatologist, like Dr. Daniel Sherer or Dr. Todd Coven, serving Huntington, Hicksville, Syosset, and Plainview, NY, and the nearby regions, at Long Island Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology?

Have Acne That Won't Go Away or Scarring

If you have acne, a dermatologist can assist by providing you with either a topical or oral medication that may treat an infection, lessen inflammation, remove the blemished layer of skin, promote healing, or unclog pours, among other mechanisms of action.

For acne scarring, a dermatologist can provide treatments to exfoliate the skin, encourage cell turnover, lighten dark scarring, or stimulate collagen production, among other things.

An Odd Mole or Other Blemish

Contact us if you have an odd mole, patch, ulcer, or growth. You should especially get the area checked if it's itching, bleeding, oozing, not healing, or growing.

For moles, we encourage you to know your ABCDEs: 

• A is for asymmetrical, meaning a mole that has sides that aren't the same.
• B is for border, which refers to a mole with a scalloped, poorly defined, or otherwise irregular border.
• C is for color, meaning the mole is multiple colors.
• D is for diameter, referring to a mole greater than six millimeters across.
• E is for evolving, which refers to the mole changing in color, size, or shape.

These could all be signs of skin cancer, and every detection leads to the best prognosis.

Rash That Won't Go Away

If you have a rash that won't go away, we recommend you visit our office for an evaluation. We can determine what it could be and provide the appropriate treatment to help heal or manage it, depending on what it is.

Hair and Nail Problems

Dermatologists aren't just experts with your skin. They can also help if you have hair or nail issues, particularly any of the following:

• Hair loss
• Bothersome scalp irritation or an infection
• Dandruff
• Unexplained changes in hair
• In-grown nails
• Nail fungus infection (yellow or brown, thickened, brittle, crumbly, or smelly nails)

Non-Healing or Poorly Healing Wound

If you have a wound that's not healing or is healing poorly, especially if you're a diabetic, a dermatologist serving Huntington, Hicksville, Syosset, and Plainview, NY, can help you heal.

Long Island Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology, serving Huntington, Hicksville, Syosset, and Plainview, NY, and the surrounding areas, has Dr. Sherer and Dr. Coven, who can assist with any skin, hair, or nail issues you have.

Contact us at:

Huntington - 631-271-2769

Hicksville - 516-433-3200