1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. Successful treatment for skin cancer depends on early diagnosis. Find out if you’re at risk for basal call carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma or another form of the disease.

At Bergen Dermatology Specialists, we take a holistic approach to treating acne, meaning we consult one on one with patients in order to determine the best course of action. Beyond the actual treatment options, we also want to help you create a skincare regimen that works, and that will lead to healthier and acne-free skin.

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes cells on the skin to grow abnormally fast, hastening a buildup of skin cells and thus that patchy effect that is common among psoriasis sufferers.

Characterized by skin that seems excessively red and bumpy, rosacea affects more than 16 million Americans.

Forming as fever blisters generally around the mouth, cold sores can be rather painful as well. It’s so important to consult with a dermatologist especially if you have a history of cold sores.

A condition from which around 40% of the population suffers, keratosis pilaris (KP), also known as “chicken skin,” presents as tiny red ‘goosebumps’ that show up on the face, arms, thighs and buttocks.

It is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by a virus known as human papillomavirus (HPV); the more significant problem is that some HPV strains can eventually lead to cervical cancer.

Caused by the human papillomavirus (better known as HPV), warts can be treated in a number of ways.

It’s very important to consult with a board-certified dermatology provider at Bergen Dermatology Specialists so we can assess your individual situation and understand more about what may be causing your eczema flare ups.

From arm pits, to the face, to the palms of the hand, hyperhidrosis often cannot be controlled with over the counter solutions alone. We have had great success treating patients with Botox injections to control their excessive sweating problem.

We help numerous patients with their dry skin issues, and our treatments prove highly effective. This is because we take the time to assess your individual situation and determine a course of action best suited to your skin type.

Because most of us have numerous moles of varying shapes and sizes on our skin, we fail to give them the attention that they may need. This is sadly how people can miss a mole that may actually be dangerous and lead to future problems.

Incredibly common, skin tags (medically known as acrochordon), are small growths on the skin that are benign, colorless and yet can, depending on location, cause some discomfort.

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