Cryotherapy
What is cryotherapy? Cryotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment that freezes skin-surface-level lesions using liquid nitrogen. A precise spray of liquid nitrogen (LN2) destroys the lesions and helps save areas around the lesion or growth to reduce scarring. Did you know… Cryotherapy has been in use much longer than many people realize. Ancient Egyptians used […]
Lipoma
What is a lipoma? Lipoma is a benign (noncancerous) lump made up of fat cells. Lipomas grow under the skin in between the dermis and subcutaneous tissue. These slow-growing lumps typically move readily under the skin when under pressure and its size can range from the size of a pea to a few centimeters in […]
Incision and Drainage
What is an incision and drainage (I&D)? Incision and drainage is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that drains abscesses and pus-filled cysts. This procedure releases built up pus and pressure underneath the skin to avoid further infections and complications with the skin. Did you know… According to 2013 data from the CDC, cutaneous abscesses account […]
Electrodesiccation
What is electrodesiccation? Electrodesiccation is a minor procedure that heats the cells to remove their water content, destroying any signs of benign and/or precancerous growths. By using an electric current delivered through a needle-shaped electrode device, it superheats the lesion to cauterize it. Sometimes, a spoon-shaped instrument known as a curette, may also be used […]
Mole Removal
What is a mole removal? Mole removal is a type of procedure that removes bothersome, unattractive, and/or possibly cancerous moles. As a quick surgery, it can be done for cosmetic or medical reasons. Because moles are common skin growths that can be either noncancerous or cancerous, moles can be removed in several ways through this […]
Abscess (Boil) Drainage
If you have a boil, you should seek medical attention as soon as you can to minimize the pain and risk of infection. At Borealis Dermatology, our providers can treat your boil with a drainage. What are Abscesses/Boils? A skin abscess or boils are pus-filled lumps around a hair follicle that result from a bacterial […]
Scar and Keloid Treatments
If you have a painful, itchy, and unsightly scar, our providers at Borealis Dermatology can use state-of-the-art treatments to remove your scars, make them less visible, and help you feel better in your skin. What is a Scar Treatment? Scar treatment includes various treatment options, from non-surgical to surgical, to remove and reduce the effects […]
Scar Revision
Scars are a natural part of the healing process, but they can often leave people feeling self-conscious and unhappy with their appearance. Fortunately, several treatment options are available to help reduce the appearance of scars and improve the overall look and feel of the skin. This page will discuss scar revision, including what it is, […]
Skin Cancer Treatments
What is skin cancer? Skin cancer is the most common form of human cancers, affecting more than one million Americans every year. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their lives. Skin cancers are generally curable if caught early. However, people who have had skin cancer are at a higher […]
Skin Cancers
What is skin cancer? Skin cancer is the most common form of human cancers, affecting more than one million Americans every year. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer at some point in their lives. Skin cancers are generally curable if caught early. However, people who have had skin cancer are at a higher […]