Dermatologists for the whole family
Keep your skin, hair and nails healthy — with a little help from our dermatologists.
Personalized treatment
You’re unique, and so is your skin. Your dermatologist will create a treatment plan that works for you and arm you with the knowledge you need to prevent future issues.
Big-city treatments in your backyard
From Mohs surgery to cosmetic dermatology procedures like laser hair removal, we’ve got you covered with skin doctors throughout Pennsylvania.
Long-lasting results
As your body’s largest organ, your skin protects you from outside elements. We’re here to help you keep it healthy for life.
Dermatology at Geisinger
Trust our dermatologists’ training and experience to build a personalized treatment plan that will help you manage any hair, skin or nail issue you’re facing, whether it’s common or complex.
This includes treatment of skin diseases and inflammatory disorders like hidradenitis suppurativa and eczema as well as cosmetic services like laser hair removal and Botox®.
Our skin doctors also care for conditions common in children — like unexplained rashes, ringworm or hemangiomas.
What is a dermatologist?
A dermatologist is a doctor who has specialty training in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions that affect your skin, hair and nails. These conditions can range from eczema and excessive sweating to skin cancers, like squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell cancer and melanoma.
Noticing a few extra hairs in the shower drain or a new mole on your body? For the most part, these are completely normal. However, if you have a skin, nail or hair issue that isn’t improving with over-the-counter treatments or is getting worse, it may be time to see a dermatologist.
Skin conditions we treat
Our dermatologists have experience in evaluating, diagnosing and treating a range of skin conditions, including:
Atypical moles, or unusual-looking moles, are benign (growth that is not cancerous) and can occur anywhere on the body. However, having atypical moles can increase your risk of melanoma, so being aware of them means you can talk with a dermatologist about any changes you see.
Spotting abnormal changes in your moles
When looking for abnormal changes, remember the following warning signs:
- A = Asymmetry. Most melanomas are asymmetrical, meaning if you draw a line down the middle, the two halves don’t match.
- B = Border. Regular moles have smoother, more even borders, while melanomas tend to have uneven borders.
- C = Color. Benign moles are typically a single shade of brown. Melanomas may have different shades of brown, tan or black. As a melanoma grows, you may see red, white or blue coloring.
- D = Diameter and darkness. Pay attention to moles that are the size of a pencil eraser or larger. Also, look for moles that are darker than others.
- E = Evolving. Changes in size, shape, color or new symptoms, such as bleeding or itching may all be warning signs.
Eczema is a condition that causes inflamed, itchy patches of skin, while skin rashes and hives can have several causes. If you’d like to get these conditions under control and keep flare-ups from affecting your everyday life, it may be time to see a dermatologist.
Sweating is completely normal, especially during physical activity or a stressful situation. However, if you’re sweating more than normal or when you shouldn’t be, a dermatologist can help.
Issues like ingrown toenails, changes in the color of your nails, nails lifting off the nail bed and swelling around the nails should be evaluated by a dermatologist.
Dermatology treatments we offer
To diagnose your condition, your dermatologist will discuss your symptoms with you and may perform tests, including a biopsy, which involves taking a sample of tissue to be examined more closely. Depending on your situation, your dermatologist may recommend one or more of the following treatments:
Used to treat non-melanoma skin cancer, Mohs surgery involves the removal of basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma cancer cells, while saving the greatest amount of skin tissue possible.
This surgery is performed by a Mohs surgeon. Learn more about Mohs surgery.
Cosmetic skin treatments
Whether you’d like to reduce the signs of aging, minimize sun damage or remove varicose veins, our cosmetic dermatologists can help you look and feel your best.
