Archive for May, 2013
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Focus on Aesthetics, This Month’s Feature Photodynamic Therapy
David T. Harvey, MD Mohs Surgeon & Cosmetic Dermatologist PDT an advanced treatment of the skin that can treat a variety of skin blemishes, skin precancers (AKs) and acne lesions. Laser or light energy is combined with a chemical called aminolevulenic acid (“ALA”) to reduce the skin flaws noted above. PDT has minimal downtime but […]
Hives
David T. Harvey, MD Mohs Surgeon & Cosmetic Dermatologist Hives or (urticaria) refers to a skin rash which can result in severe itching and swelling. The eruption usually lasts for a only a few hours, before fading, and eventually disappears. Hives can erupt on a more persistent basis. The hive or “welt”, can vary in […]