Medical Dermatology

Dr. Michael Tomcik and Helen Petros have expertise in treating the entire spectrum of medical dermatology, with emphasis in preventive medicine and personalized recommendations. They enjoy taking care of patients with acne, eczema, hair and nail disorders, rashes, psoriasis and skin cancers.

Innovative Therapeutic Approach to Common Skin Conditions

Acne

  • Photodynamic therapy and Blue light therapy
  • Non-birth control pill hormonal therapy for women
  • Vitamin-based oral therapy
  • Cortisone injection for painful cysts
  • Holistic approach
  • Fractional CO2 laser resurfacing for scar revision

Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)

  • Narrow-band UVB phototherapy
  • Comprehensive skin allergy patch test work up
  • Non-steroid containing medications available
  • Innovative nongreasy barrier cream based on replenishing calcium on the skin

Hair and Nail disorders

  • Comprehensive workup including bloodwork and biopsy if necessary
  • Systemic oral hormonal therapy for women and men when indicated
  • Maximize therapeutic synergy and efficacy by utilizing both prescription-strength and over-the counter products when available

Psoriasis

  • Narrow-band UVB phototherapy for faster clearing of plaques and to minimize the need for systemic medications
  • State of the art topical and systemic therapy including Biologics therapy such as Humira, Enbrel, Raptiva, and Remicade.
  • Therapy available for simultaneous relief of both psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis

Skin Cancer

  • Emphasis on prophylactic treatments with topical 5-FU, imiquimod, and oral chemopreventive therapy such as Soriatane.
  • Reduce future risks of skin cancer with photodynamic therapy, TCA chemical peels and/or fractional CO2 resurfacing laser
  • Mohs Surgery to achieve highest cure rate and tissue sparing
  • Close colloboration with plastic surgeons as needed

Rosacea

  • Multi-prong approach to minimize redness
  • Fotofacial/IPL laser
  • Diode laser for facial veins
  • Emphasis on prevention

Vitiligo

  • Narrow-band UVB for repigmentation

Warts

  • Non-painful treatment options for kids and adults
  • DNCB immunotherapy

Common Medical Dermatology Diagnostics and Therapeutics:

  • Allergy skin patch test
  • Cryotherapy
  • Incision and drainage
  • Intralesional steroid injection for painful cysts and itchy bumps
  • Intramuscular steroid injection for rashes
  • Laser therapy
  • Mohs surgery
  • Mole remova
  • Narrow-band UVB phototherapy
  • Photodynamic therapy
  • Skin biopsy
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