Dressing an Open Wound

Dr. Jochen removes a Xanthelasma on the upper eyelids by electrodesiccation. These are yellow patches around the eyelids made up of cholesterol deposits.

Dr. Timothy Jochen Medical Director, Contour Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center Dr. Jochen specializes in Mohs Surgery for skin cancer…

Dr. Chiao joined Contour Dermatology this past summer. Is highly qualified dermatologist with impressive credentials including her Medical Degree from Harvard.

Although Seborrheic Keratoses are confused with warts, they are quite different. Seborrheic keratoses are non-cancerous growths of the outer layer of skin.

Keratoderma blennorrhagicum are skin lesions appearing first on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, eventually spreading to scalp, torso, & genitals.

Dr. Timothy Jochen Medical Director, Contour Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center Dr. Jochen specializes in Mohs Surgery for skin cancer…

Nevus Spilus may sound like the name of some celestial star or newly discovered planet, but it simply means a brown or dark speckle or group of…

Chancroid is not a common disease in the first world and has its highest incidence rate in areas of developing countries with low socioeconomic status.

Scars form as part of the body’s natural response to healing following damage to the skin. Almost all trauma to the skin results in some degree of scarring.

We all have scars. Some are just more visible than others. Sometimes visible scars can create wounds inside as they affect a person’s image of themselves.

Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin disorder that can be easily treated. This condition is a red, scaly, itchy rash most commonly seen on the scalp, sides of the nose, eyebrows, eyelids, skin behind the ears, and middle of the chest.

This infection initially presents as an outbreak of blisters that may break open and form ulcers which heal in 2-4 weeks. The virus then enters a latent stage.

Pigmentation after an acne lesion is common in darker skin types; and is often confused as a “scar”. Hyperpigmentation does not have texture, it only has discoloration.

Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweating is a common disorder affecting many people. Palmar hyperhidrosis or sweaty palms is the most common form of hyperhidrosis, causing excessive sweating of the hands.

An ulcer is an open sore in the skin or mucous membrane that is resistant to healing. This reduced healing is due to a decrease in circulation to the area.