Our dermatologists provide comprehensive care for a full range of conditions that affect the skin, hair and nails, including:

• Skin cancer. We treat all types of skin cancer, including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. We also treat precancerous growths called actinic keratoses.
• Atypical moles. Our dermatologists provide expert evaluation of atypical moles, also called dysplastic nevi, which are noncancerous moles that can sometimes look like melanoma. Because people with atypical moles are at increased risk of developing melanoma, our dermatologists also provide expert skin cancer screening and education on skin cancer prevention.
• Acne. Acne occurs when small holes in your skin called pores become clogged with oil and dead skin cells and cause blackheads, whiteheads or pimples, which can sometimes lead to scars. Our dermatologists provide expert treatment of acne that occurs on the face, chest, upper back and other areas of your skin.
• Dermatitis. Our dermatologists provide expert treatment for dermatitis, which can cause swollen, red, itchy, blistered or rough, scaly skin. We treat atopic dermatitis (eczema), seborrheic dermatitis and contact dermatitis, which occurs when your skin comes into contact with a substance that causes skin irritation or an allergic reaction.
• Skin problems caused by autoimmune disorders. Our dermatologists provide expert treatment for skin problems related to autoimmune disorders, such as scleroderma, psoriasis and dermatomyositis.
• Skin infections. If you develop a bacterial or fungal skin infection, our dermatologists will provide expert evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
• Benign skin growths. Our dermatologists treat all types of benign skin growths, including warts, seborrheic keratoses, moles, skin tags and more.
• Psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that causes scaly, itchy, red patches on your skin. We provide expert treatment to help you control psoriasis symptoms.
• Rosacea. We use the latest therapies and techniques to treat rosacea, which is an inflammatory skin condition that can cause redness, bumps and visible blood vessels on your face. We also treat other types of vascular lesions, such as port wine stains.
• Viral and drug eruptions. Our dermatologists provide expert evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of skin conditions caused by reactions to viruses or medications.
• Diseases of the hair and nails. We provide expert treatment for a variety of conditions that affect the hair and nails, including hair loss, excessive hair growth, nail discoloration and nail fungus or infection.
• Skin problems caused by systemic or venereal diseases. If you have a skin problem that is caused by systemic or venereal disease, our dermatologists can provide expert care to improve your skin’s appearance and reduce discomfort.

Diagnosis and Treatment

At Hackensack University Medical Center, our dermatologists provide comprehensive care for common and complex conditions affecting the skin, nails, and hair using the latest treatments, including:

• Skin exams. Our dermatologists perform comprehensive skin exams to check for signs of skin cancer or other skin conditions.
• Skin biopsies. If you have a suspicious skin growth, your dermatologist may perform a procedure called a skin biopsy. During a skin biopsy, your dermatologist will remove a small amount of tissue and send it to the lab, where it will be analyzed to find out if cancer cells are present.
• Mohs surgery. Mohs surgery is used to treat non-melanoma skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. During Mohs surgery, your dermatologist will remove cancerous skin tissue one layer at a time and analyze it for signs of skin cancer. Your surgery will be complete after your surgeon finds a layer of skin that does not contain cancer cells. Mohs surgery is performed in the office under local anesthesia and allows your surgeon to preserve healthy skin while reducing scarring and improving cosmetic results.
• Surgical excisions. Our experienced dermatologic surgeons use advanced surgical techniques to remove atypical moles and melanoma — the most dangerous type of skin cancer.
• Sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy treats varicose and spider veins in the legs using a special solution that is injected into your vein. The solution causes your vein to close and turn to scar tissue that is no longer visible through your skin.
• Laser therapy. Our dermatologists use state-of-the-art lasers to provide a variety of treatments, such as tattoo removal, excess hair removal and pigmented lesion treatment. Laser therapy techniques and services include:
  • Candela® Perfecta. This safe, effective laser is used to treat port wine stains in infants, children and adults, as well as redness caused by rosacea, acne, angiomas, dilated blood vessels and scars. The laser heats abnormally dilated blood vessels from the inside with minimal discomfort and a very low risk of scarring or skin discoloration.
  • Fractional resurfacing. Fractional resurfacing safely and effectively removes layers of skin to treat age spots, freckles, liver spots, acne scars and skin discoloration.
  • Fraxel Re:pair. Fraxel Re:pair is a breakthrough procedure for correcting aged or damaged skin with minimal downtime and a lower risk of an adverse skin reaction when compared to other skin resurfacing treatments.
• Anti-aging and cosmetic procedures. Our dermatologists offer a variety of anti-aging and cosmetic procedures, such as:
  • Fillers. Fillers are gel-like substances injected under your skin to smooth lines, reduce wrinkles, plump lips and provide volume or contouring in your face.
  • Botulinum toxins. Botulinum toxins are injected into your skin to smooth facial wrinkles.
  • Resurfacing. Resurfacing removes layers of skin to treat a variety of skin conditions, including blemishes, scars and discoloration.
  • Chemical peels. Chemical peels treat age spots, fine lines and wrinkles, mild skin discoloration and freckles using special chemical solutions that cause the top layer of your skin to exfoliate and peel off.
  • Microdermabrasion. Microdermabrasion treats age spots, fine lines and wrinkles, mild skin discoloration and freckles using tiny crystals to exfoliate your skin’s surface.
  • Micro-needling. Micro-needling, also called collagen induction therapy, treats scars, fine lines and wrinkles, loose skin, discoloration, and stretch marks using small needles that prick your skin to stimulate collagen production.