Nail Tales

Contour Dermatology publishes a quarterly information-packed newsletter for up-to-the-minute dermatology news. Skinny Newsletter, a quick read with substance!

Cutanea larva migrans is skin condition caused by infection with a parasitic worm.

Volbella® XC. This FDA-approved subtle lip enhancer will soon have you kissing unattractive vertical lines goodbye! You know the ones.

Summer’s here, but nail fungus lurking? Understand risks, care tips, & treatments. Be sandal-ready with Contour Dermatology’s expert advice.

Dr. Timothy Jochen extracts a lipoma that looks like a lobster! Watch as this huge lipoma is skillfully extracted and the would is sutured by the surgeon.

Cowden syndrome is a very rare genetic disease classically manifesting as the appearance of multiple hamartomas – a benign (but still problematic) kind of tumor – both on the skin and within internal organs.

The silicone suspension system prevents oxidation and delivers vitamin C and E to skin throughout the day. It can also be used as a make-up primer.

Calcipotriene is one of a number of synthetic drugs that mimic the action of vitamin D, the chemical structure of which is shown below.

Dr. Jochen removes a huge ear keloid caused by an earring. Keloids are scar tissue that has expanded beyond the boundaries of the original wound.

Contour Dermatology publishes a quarterly information-packed newsletter for up-to-the-minute dermatology news. Skinny Newsletter, a quick read with substance!

Skye Crounse is a licensed esthetician and has worked at Contour as an esthetician and receptionist. Her enthusiasm for skin care is genuine.

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

Doctor removes a stubborn 15 year old lipoma from a man’s neck at Contour Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center. This fatty, benign growth has attached to the skin, and formed in clusters,

Becker’s nevus is an uncommon (but not rare) benign skin lesion. “Nevus” is another word for a mole and as such this growth appears as a very large and irregularly shaped mole. Which can be present at birth but most appear in puberty.

Ingrown hairs are caused by several factors. In women, they are most common on legs, pubic area & under the arms. In men, most common on chin, cheeks and neck.