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What is James River Dermatology?

James River Dermatology provides precision surgical removal of all types of cancerous skin lesions , including basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer and melanoma.

What causes a scaly patch on the back of the neck?

Actinic Keratosis. Actinic Keratosis. A skin lesion that appears as a rough, scaly patch on your face, lips, ears, back of your hands, forearms, scalp and neck. The cause is frequent or intense exposure to UV rays, typically from the sun.

What is the most common type of skin cancer?

The 2 most common types are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer. They usually form on the head, face, neck, hands and arms. Another type of skin cancer, melanoma, is more dangerous but less common. James River Dermatology provides surgical removal of all types of cancerous lesions.

What causes a person to itch?

These may include atopic dermatitis, hives, rashes, and others. A person with allergies has an oversensitive immune response to certain substances (allergens), wherein chemicals called histamines are released. This usually causes itching, swelling, hives, rashes, and other symptoms, which may vary from person to person.

What age do you get rosacea?

Rosacea is most common in women and people with fair skin. It usually starts between age 30 and 60. Treatments for rosacea include oral medications, topical medications and others.

What causes pimples on the face?

Acne. A common skin disease that causes pimples, which form when hair follicles under the skin clog up. Most pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest and shoulders. Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. Allergies. Allergies.

What causes red patches on the inside of the nail?

Treatments include changes in diet, supplementation, topical treatments and others. Psoriasis– A skin disease that causes itchy or sore patches of thick, red skin with silvery scales.