Dermatological Services

Your skin does an amazing job of protecting your body, but it’s vulnerable to damage and disease. At Barudin Wellness in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, Amy Barudin, NP-C, offer dermatological services to diagnose and treat many common skin conditions. They can help you and your family with eczema, acne, and other common dermatological conditions. Call Barudin Wellness to learn more about the dermatological services available, or book an in-person or telehealth appointment online today.

What are dermatological services?

The Barudin Wellness team offers dermatological services to diagnose and treat skin, hair, and nail disorders. Common problems covered by dermatological services include:

Acne

Acne causes painful red pimples that form rashes across the face and elsewhere. It’s most common during adolescence but can also affect older people. The pimples are uncomfortable and embarrassing and often leave pitted areas in the skin when they heal.

Skin rashes

Rashes like hives and contact dermatitis are an allergic reaction to something you touch. Rashes can also be a symptom of infections like measles, fifth disease, and chickenpox.

Eczema

Eczema is a chronic disease that often starts in childhood. It causes patches of red, itchy, flaky, and scaly skin.

Autoimmune disorders

Autoimmune conditions develop because your immune system destroys healthy cells as though they were harmful bacteria and viruses. Autoimmune skin diseases include psoriasis and alopecia areata.

Warts

Warts are tough skin spots caused by a viral infection. A common example is plantar warts on the feet caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).

Nail fungus

Nails infected by fungus become discolored and thicken. They may eventually flake and crumble.

Skin cancer

Slow-growing basal and squamous cell carcinomas are the most common skin cancers. Melanoma is a more aggressive skin cancer that usually develops from existing moles.

Dermatological services can also deal with skin blemishes, including:

• Skin tags
• Melasma (dark patches)
• Rosacea (reddened skin)
• Moles and freckles
• Birthmarks
• Acne scars

Barudin Wellness offers adult and pediatric dermatology services covering all your family's needs.

What dermatological treatments might I need?

The treatment your dermatological condition needs depends on what’s wrong, how bad it is, your age, other health problems, and personal preferences. Common dermatological treatments include:

• Antibiotic and antifungal medications
• Ointments and creams
• Medicated shampoos or lotions
• Medical-grade moisturizers
• Dietary changes
• Autoimmune disorder drugs
• Antihistamine medicines
• Steroids
• Cryotherapy (freezing)
• Immunotherapy (for allergies)
• Excisional surgery (for skin cancer)

Some patients might require more specialized dermatological services, such as Mohs surgery for skin cancer or laser therapy for psoriasis. The Barudin Wellness team can refer you to a dermatology specialist if this is the case.

Call Barudin Wellness to learn more about the dermatological services the team offers, or book a consultation online today.