- Warts
- Primary CareMost insurances require a specific referral from your primary care physician. Sometimes this is sent directly from the primary care office, but if you have a copy of the referral or the referral number, bring it with you!
- Internal MedicineNurse Practitioner Fariha Quereshy is a board certified Nurse Practitioner who has been in clinical practice since 2013. She has been in dermatology practice since 2015 and specializes in both general and cosmetic dermatology. Prior to this Fariha worked in Internal Medicine. She joined Pioneer Valley Dermatology in September 2020.
- Anxiety
- BotoxBotox is the brand name of a naturally occurring protein neurotoxin (botulinum toxin), which has proven to be a valuable therapeutic tool when injected into muscles in extremely small concentrations. It works by preventing signals from the nerve cells reaching the muscles, thereby relaxing them. Botox is a very safe and extremely popular treatment.
- Dermabrasion
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Skin CancerSkin cancer is the most common of all cancers, affecting 1 in 5 Americans during their lifetimes. The good news is that skin cancer is highly curable when diagnosed and treated early. We offer our patients peace of mind with our expert diagnosis and treatment of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
- DermatologyThere are several buses that stop near Pioneer Valley Dermatology. In fact, because we are at the center of town, there are at least eight buses that pass within a block of us. For help with bus routes and schedules, see the UMass Transit site, or call them at 545-0056.
- Acne Treatment
- Cyst
- Eczema
- LesionsThe VBeam Perfecta laser by Candela is a state-of-the-art laser that is useful for a large variety of skin lesions. This very powerful and versatile laser can be used to treat facial redness, age spots, superficial veins, wrinkles, scars, and many other conditions. It can be used at settings that are effective and yet have no “down time.” Conditions we commonly treat with the VBeam laser are listed below.
- Chemical PeelsOur medical-grade chemical peel services can remedy a variety of skin conditions. The condition to be treated determines which peel is used, as every hydroxyl acid has a specialty in improving specific skin concerns. Conditions commonly treated with chemical peels include fine lines and wrinkles, acne, uneven skin tone, sun damage, and rosacea. Read more about the appropriate peel types for specific conditions below.
- Rashes
- Skin CareAshley da Cunha, our aesthetician and laser technician, performs a variety of skin care services. She can help your skin look its very best, and give guidance on skin care to help you maximize the beauty of your skin.
- MicrodermabrasionThe hallmark of this service is the ability to smooth the surface of the skin as it exfoliates dead skin cells. This would be the treatment of choice to improve rough textured skin, bumpy skin, and/or textural acne scarring. It can also be used as an alternative service for acne-prone skin, sun damage, or pigmentation.
- PsoriasisMany serious skin conditions respond very well to ultraviolet light therapy. We have the most advanced ultraviolet light box available, allowing treatment with either UVA or Narrow Band UVB. Narrow Band UVB is a relatively recent addition to the treatment options for serious skin diseases. Psoriasis and eczema both respond well to this treatment.
- Burns