Amy Hahn, PA-C Onychomycosis, commonly known as toenail fungus, is a widespread and persistent condition affecting millions worldwide. This fungal infection primarily targets the nails, causing discoloration, thickening, and brittleness. The responsible pathogens, usually dermatophytes, thrive in warm, moist environments, making toenails an ideal breeding ground. Despite its prevalence, onychomycosis often goes untreated due to misconceptions about its severity or reluctance to address the issue. The onset of onychomycosis is insidious, with patients often dismissing early symptoms as cosmetic ..read more

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder characterized by the rapid growth of skin cells, leading to the development of thick, red, and scaly patches on the skin’s surface. This condition affects millions of people worldwide, transcending age, gender, and ethnicity. Its exact cause is multifactorial, involving genetic predisposition and immune system dysfunction. The hallmark of psoriasis is the accelerated turnover of skin cells. In a normal skin cycle, cells mature and shed over a period of weeks. However, in psoriasis, this process takes mere days, resulting in an accumulation of cel ..read more

Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as dandruff or seb derm, is a common inflammatory skin condition that affects the sebum-rich areas of the body including the face (especially ears and nasal creases), scalp, ears, upper chest and back. This typically presents with redness and overlying white/yellow crust and scale. In skin of color, seb derm can cause lightening of the skin. Pigmentary changes may persist after treatment but often fade over time. The cause of seb derm is not known with certainty but may be associated with an abnormal immune response to a common type of yeast Pityrosporum (Mala ..read more

Well…sort of. Periorificial dermatitis is an inflammatory condition that causes small pimple-like bumps around the eyes, nose, and mouth. These bumps can burn, flake, itch, or be totally asymptomatic, but most people seek treatment given their appearance. This rash has been likened to rosacea and does share some features of that condition, but it is a separate entity. Commonalities include the appearance, and more notably, the triggers. The cause of this common condition is not well-understood, but it tends to affect women more than men, and can be exacerbated by inhaled steroids (such as an a ..read more

Pityriasis alba is a harmless skin condition that appears as hypopigmented (or lighter) patches on the face or arms mainly in children.  Sometimes mild redness and fine scaling are seen with this condition as well.  It is thought to be a low-grade type of eczema and those with eczema or atopic dermatitis are more prone to this condition. Pityriasis alba may include some redness and scaling over the winter months thought to be from environmental dryness.  The condition often becomes more visible in the spring or summer once sun exposure occurs in the affected areas allowing the s ..read more

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Dr. Aradhna Saxena and Dr. David Kasper discuss skin health over the decades. Visit our official website : www.361derm.com http://www.361derm.com/ The post Dr. Saxena and Dr. Kasper featured by NBC 10 appeared first on Dermatology Institute ..read more

Dr. Aradhna Saxena and Dr. David Kasper discuss skin health over the decades. Visit our official website :www.361derm.com http://www.361derm.com/ The post Dr. Saxena and Dr. Kasper Featured on NBC 10 #3 appeared first on Dermatology Institute ..read more