Specialty medical dermatology services:
FAQs about trusted care for every skin, hair, and nail concern
While we don’t think of our skin as an organ, it is actually an important detoxification organ that other organs and systems depend on – in fact, it is the largest organ of the human body. We want to keep it healthy and functioning well. And, often, when the skin is disease-free and healthy, it shows on the outside! Plus, the skin often reflects what is going on inside. So, a healthy body promotes healthy skin, too.
Why should I choose a dermatologist over other service providers for skin care?
At Apex Dermatology in Westlake Village, California, our team of highly qualified medical dermatologists and dermatological advanced practitioners is well-prepared to treat skin, hair, and nail concerns. With extensive advanced training and onsite capabilities, we are also equipped to diagnose these concerns or conditions accurately. Only then can they make the most well-informed recommendations for treatments in conjunction with discussion with you. Another benefit of partnering with our skilled and qualified specialty center is our dermatologists’ credible and tailored guidance on preventing conditions and preserving healthy, beautiful, functional, and comfortable skin. It’s true what they say, sometimes prevention is truly the best “medicine.”
What can I expect during my first appointment?
Welcome to the “family”! During your first visit, one of our specialists will act as a “skincare detective.” They need to determine what your skin needs. This includes assessing for skin type, existing skin care regimens and routines, lifestyle factors and other contributors to your skin health, overall health and medical history, and early signs of potential damage to the skin that can pose a cosmetic or health threat. These “clues” are collected during a full skin exam. With all this vital information in hand, we will then present you with a plan to restore and sustain your most healthy, appealing skin.
What are some common conditions that you see and treat at Apex Dermatology?
As dermatologists, our specialists have the training to prevent, diagnose, treat, and manage more than 3,000 conditions that affect the hair, skin, nails, and mucous membranes. Of this dizzying array of potential disorders and problems, some stand apart as among those most frequently detected and treated or managed at our office in Westlake Village, California. A small snapshot of these conditions ranges from acne, pre-cancers and cancers, eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, and vitiligo to alopecia (hair loss), warts, moles, rashes and allergic skin diseases, wounds, and nail infections.
How do you care for these conditions?
We set ourselves apart with our vast range of technologies and advanced therapies to successfully bring out the best in your skin, hair, and nails. As specialists, we provide many gold-standard treatments, such as precision Mohs micrographic surgery for the most common skin cancers (basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas). We may also recommend a full range of innovative energy—and light-based therapies, which could be used in conjunction with guidance on lifestyle modifications, topicals, and prescription medications.
Get into a healthy habit. Schedule your skin evaluation today. In doing so, you can support your whole-body health and well-being. To speak with a member of our team, call 818-889-2739.
