General Dermatology

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The specialists in general dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center are experts in evaluation, diagnosis, and surgical and nonsurgical treatment of a variety of skin diseases. We provide compassionate care for people who have dermatologic injuries or skin conditions, relieving symptoms and helping them achieve their best possible health.

Expertise in General Dermatology

Medical dermatologists evaluate, diagnose, and treat people with diseases and injuries affecting the skin, hair, nails, and mucous membranes.

At UT Southwestern, our board-certified dermatologists diagnose and treat common and complex diseases of the skin, hair, and nails. Our General Dermatology Program has the largest multispecialty dermatology group practice in North Texas. We offer the full spectrum of diagnostic techniques, treatments, procedures, and advanced medical technologies.

Conditions We Treat

Unlike cosmetic dermatologists, our team of medical dermatologists provides medical care for skin diseases or conditions such as:

Acne and rosacea
Atopic dermatitis
Autoimmune skin diseases
Autoimmune blistering skin diseases
Birthmarks
Cellulitis
Chicken pox and shingles (zoster)
Cysts
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Cutaneous lymphomas
Dermatitis
Cutaneous manifestations of dermatomyositis (an inflammatory disorder of the muscles that often has a rash)
Eczema, including atopic eczema or dermatitis
Hair loss
Hidradenitis suppurativa (a chronic inflammatory skin disease)
High-risk pigmented skin lesions
Keloids
Leprosy (Hansen’s disease)
Lipomas
Morphea
Nail diseases such as infections, tumors, or warts
Nevi (moles and other skin spots)
Pigmentary disorders (melasma)
Psoriasis
Scars
Cutaneous manifestations of scleroderma
Skin allergies such as contact dermatitis
Skin cancers such as melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma
Skin infections
Skin tags, warts, and other growths
Skin aging
Vitiligo

General Dermatology Services and Treatments We Offer

Our dermatology physicians offer the most innovative, effective techniques to treat a variety of skin conditions. Some of our treatment options include:

Botox
Cryotherapy
Fillers
Laser-assisted hair removal
Laser therapy
Medical dermatology
Photochemotherapy for actinic keratoses (premalignant skin lesions)
Phototherapy
Surgical dermatology
Topical immunotherapy

What to Expect

Patients receive professional service from a broad array of experienced dermatologists. As an academic medical center, we sometimes work with dermatology residents in training – these doctors are overseen by our faculty members and offer the same high quality of care.