Comprehensive Dermatology Care Close To Home
Healthy skin is essential to your comfort, confidence, and overall health. Kaitlyn Nettleton, DNP, ARNP 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
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.
