Dermatological Conditions:

Here are a few of the treatable conditions managed by Dr. Khasak, a Board Certified Dermatologist. Insurance covers treatment for these conditions.

Warts

Warts are non-cancerous skin growths caused by viral infection in the top layer of the skin or mucus membranes. Viruses that cause warts belong to a family called human papillomavirus (HPV).

Condyloma

Genital warts (sometimes called condyloma), are usually caused by a sexually transmitted viral infection that is common among men and women in the United States today.

Hives (Urticaria)

Hives are pink swellings that can vary in size from as small as a pencil eraser to as large as a dinner plate. They can be very itchy and also can burn and sting.

Rosacea

Rosacea is a skin disease that causes redness and swelling of the face. As the disease progresses, small vessels and tiny pimples begin to appear on and around the reddened area.

Tinea Versicolor

This is an infection of the upper layers of the skin. It appears as uneven skin coloration and scaling. The infection is caused by a yeast-like fungus, which normally lives on the skin surface in small numbers. It thrives in oily areas of the skin such as the neck, upper chest, and back.

Seborrheic Keratosis

Usually confused with warts, seborrheic keratoses are non-cancerous growths of the outer layer of the skin. They may appear as one growth or in clusters. The growths are usually brown, but can vary in color from light tan all the way to black and vary in size as well.

Actinic Keratoses

These lesions are caused by the sun and occur on body areas that have been exposed to sunlight. The face, hands, forearms, and V of the neck are the most common areas for actinic keratoses. These growths are most common among pale-skinned, fair-aired, light-eyed individuals. Actinic keratoses are pre-cancerous, which means they may become skin cancers. Any raised, reddish, rough-textured growth should be examined by Dr. Khasak.

Skin Cancer

Skin Cancer is the most prevalent of all cancers. It is estimated that more than one million Americans develop skin cancer every year. Over exposure to the sunlight including tanning is the main cause of skin cancer especially when it results in sunburn and blistering.

Melanoma

Melanoma is a very serious form of skin cancer. It begins in melanocytes— cells that make the skin pigment called melanin. Although melanoma accounts for only about 4% of all skin cancer cases, it causes most skin cancer-related deaths. The good news is that melanoma is often curable if it is detected and treated in its early stages.

Basal Cell Carcinoma

A basal cell carcinoma is a form of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinomas are the result of sun damage to the skin. Basal cell carcinomas enlarge slowly and steadily and can invade neighboring tissue, like the eye, but they usually do not spread to distant parts of the body (metastasize). The only way to tell for sure if a skin growth is cancerous is to biopsy it.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

A squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is a form of skin cancer which is usually the result of long term sun damage to the skin. Squamous cell carcinomas enlarge slowly and steadily and can invade neighboring tissue, like the eye. They can also spread to distant parts of the body (metastasize) if not treated early.

Acne

Acne is a disease that affects the oil-producing glands (sebaceous glands) in the skin. The oil these glands make is called sebum. Sebaceous glands produce very little sebum before puberty, but during puberty they start to make larger quantities due to increase of hormones that follows puberty.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection. It is caused by the bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis and is very easily passed between people who have unprotected sex.

Studies have suggested that 70% of women and 50% of men who have the infection have no symptoms.

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection. It is sexually transmitted and can infect the cervix, urethra, rectum, anus and throat. Symptoms of infection may show up at anytime between 1 and 14 days after exposure. It is possible to be infected with gonorrhoea and have no symptoms. Men are far more likely to notice symptoms than women.

Syphilis

Syphilis is not a common infection in the UK but it is more common in some other countries. It is a bacterial infection. It is usually sexually transmitted, but may also be passed from an infected mother to her unborn child. The signs and symptoms of syphilis are the same in both men and women. They can be difficult to recognise and may take up to 3 months to show after having sexual contact with an infected person. Syphilis has several stages. The primary and secondary stages are very infectious.

Herpes Simplex

Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus. The virus can affect the mouth, the genital area, the skin around the anus and the fingers. Once the first outbreak of herpes is over, the virus hides away in the nerve fibres, where it remains totally undetected and causes no symptoms. Symptoms of the first infection usually appear one to 26 days after exposure and last two to three weeks. Both men and women may have one or more symptoms, including an itching or tingling sensation in the genital or anal area, small fluid-filled blisters that can burst and leave small sores which can be very painful, pain when passing urine, if it passes over any of the open sores and a flu-like illness, backache, headache, swollen glands or fever.

HIV / AIDS

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, is caused by HIV. HIV destroys the body’s immune system leaving a person unable to fight off diseases. The virus also attacks the central nervous system causing mental and neurological problems.

HIV is spread when body fluids, such as semen and blood, pass from an infected person to another person. Usually, the virus is spread by sexual contact or by sharing drug needles. It can also be passed from an infected female to her baby during childbirth or breast-feeding.

You cannot get HIV from donating blood, touching, hugging, or social (dry) kissing a person with HIV. You cannot get HIV from a cough, a sneeze, tears, sweat, or from using a hot tub, telephone, or restroom.

Venereal Warts

Venereal warts are warts which occur in the genital or anal region of the male or female. They are also often called "genital warts" or "condyloma" (medical name).

Molluscum contagiosum

NGU (Nongonococcal Urethritis)

It usually manifests itself by discharged mostly caused by chlamydia infection. However other organisms can cause it also. It is very responsive to treatment.

Dandruff

Dandruff (pityriasis capitis) occurs when the scalp sheds larger than normal amounts of dead epidermal cells. It is sometimes associated with seborrhea where sebum production is excessive.

Seborrhea

Seborrhea occurs when the scalp sheds larger than normal amounts of dead epidermal cells. It is sometimes associated with seborrhea where sebum production is excessive.

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Scaly rash usually on the face involving the eyelashes, eyebrows ears and nose. Usually responds well to treatment.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that generally appears as patches of raised red skin covered by a flaky white buildup. Although the exact cause is unknown, psoriasis is believed to be related to faulty signals sent by the body's immune system. These signals accelerate the growth cycle in skin cells, which pile up on the surface when the body can't shed them fast enough.

Eczema

The word eczema describes certain kinds of dermatitis (inflamed skin). Early eczema can be red, blistering, or oozing. Later on, eczema can be scaly, brownish, or thickened. Almost always, eczema itches. Examples of eczema include allergic contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and nummular dermatitis.