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 Anne Arundel Dermatology is a team of highly motivated dedicated doctors who are committed to providing our patients with high quality care and treatment. Our dermatologists can help you take care of your skin and maintain your health. We offer diagnosis and treatment of all diseases, infections, abnormal conditions and growths of the skin, hair and nails.
Your skin is the largest organ of your body, about 20 square feet in the average sized adult. Your skin is susceptible to diseases, disorders, discolorations and growths. Due to everyday exposure, your skin is subject to damage from aging and environmental factors, like the sun.
Our services include treatment of the following:
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Rosacea
- Skin cancers
- Cysts
- Rashes
- Warts
- Moles
- Hair loss
- Nail problems
- Acne, in all ages
We look forward to helping you with your skin care needs.
PHOTOTHERAPY
 There are two types of ultraviolet light which occur naturally in sunlight and are used therapeutically: UVA and UVB. These have proved helpful in treating a variety of skin conditions. Some of which are: psoriasis, eczema/dermatitis, pruritis, mycosis fungoides, vitiligo, lichen planus, granuloma annulare, alopecia areata and polymorphous light eruption.
The ultraviolet light works in a variety of ways, according to the condition for which it is being used. It can: suppress an overproduction of skin cells, stimulate skin pigment productions, and affect the immune system which can aid in healing the skin. Phototherapy is not a cure but it is a means of clearing and controlling certain skin conditions and often decreasing or suspending the need for cortisone use.
A phototherapy consult needs to be scheduled in order for the doctor to determine whether these treatments are appropriate and which would work best. Patients generally begin therapy by coming three times per week. As their skin improves, the frequency is tapered. There are certain skin problems for which an extended maintenance regimen keeps the condition in remission.
PUVA (psoralen + ultraviolet light A): This light must be used in conjunction with psoralen pills in order to be effective. Anne Arundel Dermatology offers full body UVA and also hand and/or foot UVA.
UVB (ultraviolet light B): Treatment with UVB does not involve use of psoralen pills in order for it to work. Anne Arundel Dermatology offers full body broad band UVB treatment.
New!
Our practice offers state-of-the-art excimer laser therapy for psoriasis patients.
Excimer laser treatment is painless, there is no downtime, and treatments are often covered by your insurance. The laser delivers a highly energetic but painless beam of UVB light directly to the psoriasis through a hand piece that rests directly on the patient's skin. It features the most advanced optical technology on the market, including an adjustable spot size and guiding aiming beam, to precisely target only the affected skin and spare the surrounding healthly tissue from exposure.
Laser treatments are ideal for difficult to treat areas including the elbows and knees, hands, feet, and scalp.
Ask you doctor if excimer laser is right for you.
NOTE: The Phototherapy Department is located at the Annapolis office at 600 Ridgely Avenue, Suite 120. Our hours are: Monday – Friday, 7:30 - 4:00.
Other services are offered in our offices of Prince Frederick, Leonardtown and Glen Burnie, Maryland (MD).
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