General Practitioners

• Warts
• Emergency Care
  There is always a risk of bleeding after any surgical procedure. If any bleeding is noted, apply ice and direct pressure for 15 minutes and if possible, raise the area above the heart while holding pressure. If the bleeding does not stop, call our office. If our office is closed and you cannot reach one of our providers, seek urgent care.

Psychiatrists

• Anxiety

Radiologist

• Iontophoresis
  Aluminum chloride may irritate your skin. If your underarms become sore or itchy use the antiperspirant less often. Until your excessive sweating is controlled, apply only the aluminum chloride medicine and water. Usually local applications of aluminum chloride hexahydrate provide satisfactory sweat control. If this fails, other options exist to treat hyperhydrosis including internal medications, electrophoreses, iontophoresis, laser treatments or Botox injections. For almost everyone troubled by excessive perspiration, there is a treatment to control the problem. Please follow up if your results are still unsatisfactory. If you have any other questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call our office.

Surgeons

• Wound Care
  A dressing has been placed over the operative site. Leave this dressing in place and keep it clean and dry for 24 hours. After 24-hours, you may remove the dressing and shower. Do not submerge the wound in a bath, hot tub, or pool for 3 days to reduce the risk of infection. Cleanse the operative site two times daily with mild soapy water then pat dry. Apply petroleum ointment (Vaseline) 4-6 times daily for the next 2 weeks and a bandage for the next 2-3 days as needed. Keeping the wound moist with ointment helps it heal faster, decreases your risk of post-operative infection, and decreases scarring. If a hard crusty scab forms, you are not applying enough ointment. The first 3-4 days are the most important to watch for signs of infection, which include increased pain, warmth, redness, or purulent (pus-like) drainage.

Plastic Surgeons

• Botox
  Our injectors are trained on both neurotoxins, Dysport, and Botox. We also use all hyaluronic acid fillers. We are also proficient in Sculptra, a collagen inducing product for larger areas of the face lacking volume. Dysport:$4 a unit. Botox:$12 a unit. Fillers starting at $600
• Dermabrasion

Dermatologists

• Cosmetic Dermatology
  Dr. Mings offers a wide variety of cosmetic procedures for the skin. Being a board certified dermatologist gives him the advantage of the best training, expertise, and medical knowledge for treating your skin. He and his staff can provide you with the latest and most advanced treatments in a relaxed and friendly setting. Depending on your specific needs, we can tailor a treatment that is just right for you.
• Skin Cancer
  It is important to protect your skin from sun damage. Sun exposure increases the risk of skin cancer and accelerates aging of the skin. Sunburns are proven to increase the risk of melanoma which is the most deadly form of skin cancer.
• Dermatology
  Acne is the medical term for pimples. Acne is the most common skin disorder in adolescents and young adults. It mostly occurs on the face, neck, chest, back, and upper arms. Acne is caused by a variety of factors and unfortunately has no medical cure. However, Gem State Dermatology has the tools possible to help you control your acne and clear your skin.
• Acne Treatment
• Ulcer
  TREATMENT: The first principle of treatment is to avoid further exposure to the offending agent. ACD is self-limited; sooner or later it will clear up even without treatment. Letting nature take its course is reasonable with mild ACD, but severe rashes need treatment to ease the misery and disability they cause. Cortisone taken by mouth very effectively treats this rash. Although all medications have risks, it is usually safe to take this medication for a period of 2-3 weeks. If you have a peptic ulcer, high blood pressure, or diabetes, take cortisone under close medical supervision. Although all medications have risks, long term therapy with cortisone is dangerous and should be avoided if possible.
• Eczema
  Molluscum contagiosum is spread by direct skin-to-skin contact or contact with contaminated objects such as toys, faucets, towels etc. The virus can be transmitted via autoinoculation, for example scratching or rubbing the bumps spreads the virus to nearby skin. Patients who suffer from eczema are at high risk of contracting this virus because the skin is broken down and scratching easily spreads the infection to surrounding skin.
• Fungus
  Everyone has bacteria, viruses, fungus, and yeast on their skin. Most of the time, we live in harmony with these organisms, sometimes even being beneficial to one another. There are times, however, when there is an overgrowth of one of these microscopic living organisms to the point that it becomes an infection. What was once okay, starts to get out of hand. Bacterial infections are generally red, painful, and swollen and often drain pus. Fungal and yeast infections tend to be red, scaly, and very itchy. Most of the time, this overgrowth isn’t necessarily harmful, but it can definitely get very annoying! There are cases where the infection can spread deeper and enter the bloodstream. We often start treatment with topical options, reaching for oral medications when the infection is stubborn or more widespread. When an infection like this starts, the best idea is to come see us to discuss treatment options. Call our office today with questions!
• Lesions
  Molluscum contagiosum is a common virus that causes a chronic localized infection on the skin. Initially the lesions resemble small pimples then overtime they develop into skin-colored/pink dome shaped bumps with central pits. Molluscum contagiosum most commonly affects children. However, it can affect adolescents, adults, and those with immunodeficient states.
• Chemical Peels
  Our premiere, medical grade chemical peel’s exclusive formulation provides superior results for aging skin, acne, melasma, hyper pigmentation, and many common skin concerns. It is also virtually painless with consistent peeling each treatment. Starting at $250
• Rashes
• Skin Care
  GOOD DAILY SKIN CARE IS A MUST! Skin is dry because it lacks water. It is important to practice the basic principles of good skin care daily, because dermatitis is a chronic problem. Sun, wind, low humidity, cold temperature, age, excessive washing without use of moisturizers, and use of harsh, drying soaps can cause dry skin conditions. Dry skin can also be hereditary.
• Microdermabrasion
  TREATMENT: Unfortunately, there is no medical cure for acne, although it usually can be controlled. This often requires treatment for many months to years. Acne therapy can include topicals and/or oral medications. Sometimes light sources, microdermabrasion, and/or acne surgery are used. It is important that you follow all directions to ensure that the medication(s) have the best chance of working. All treatments have risks and you should read the information provided by your pharmacy that outlines the use and risks associated with your prescription(s). If you use makeup, put the topical on first and let it dry. Apply the topical medication to the entire area of the skin with acne, not just a few pimples. Once any treatment for acne is started, it takes 2-4 weeks to start seeing improvement. It takes 6-8 weeks before the maximum benefit can be seen. Therefore, it is important to be patient and persistent in using the medication(s) for 2 months.
• Psoriasis
  Psoriasis is a skin condition that makes your skin thick and red. Doctors do not know what causes psoriasis but heredity is thought to play a role for many people with this disorder. In addition to genetics, multiple other exposures and characteristics have been proposed as risk factors or exacerbating factors for psoriasis such as tobacco, alcohol, obesity, certain medications, infections and vitamin D deficiency. Psoriasis is not contagious. It is a common skin disorder that affects about 1 in 40 people of all age ranges. In psoriasis, areas of the skin grow much faster than normal forming red, scaly plaques. It also often causes silver or white scales to form on the skin. The scalp, elbows and knees are the most common sites but any part of the skin may become involved. Fortunately, psoriasis usually does not affect your general health. In 20% of cases it may be associated with arthritis which causes pain and swelling in the joints. Patients with psoriasis also have an increased risk of heart disease (atherosclerosis) and lymphoma (blood cancer). It is important that you follow up with your regular doctor to monitor for these other diseases and control other factors that may influence your risk factors (like cholesterol and blood pressure).