Dermatology and Cosmetic Medicine

Clinical Dermatology & its Therapies

Clinical Dermatology consists of the evaluation and treatment of skin conditions and skin disease. Redding Derm’s high level clinical dermatology competence is of great comfort to patients of all ages seeking diagnosis and treatment of common or rare skin conditions.

Specialty of medicinal science that encompasses the complete range of diseases and conditions of the skin, hair and nails. Skin protects the body fights against infection maintains shelter for blood vessels and sweat glands that regulate temperature shields from damaging ultraviolet radiation and harmful environmental chemicals and toxins and also alerts the brain to sensitive touch smells and impending pain. It also reflects many emotions such as growing pale and blushing. Healthy hair is considered to be one of our most important and a desired feature which is comprised of keratin a lifeless substance which protects skin, warms the body, and brows/lashes keep dirt and particles from injuring the eyes. Nails are also comprised of keratin. Several nail funguses and infections can be caused by inadequate hand washing, unsanitary manicures and pedicures, improper nail trimming and even tight shoes. Diseases such as diabetes and treatments for cancer can harm the nails.