KERATOSIS PILARIS
“What are these bumps on my arms? They’ve been there forever, and I don’t like the way they look. I’ve tried acne medication on them and they just get red and irritated.” Keratosis Pilaris (KP) is a very common skin condition. It consists of small rough bumps most often occurring on the back of the [...]
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read morePatient Web Portal Now Live!
Click Patient Web Portal on top right for access. 24/7 secure online access to the following features and more: Exchange messages with our practice Review and pay billing statements Request appointments Review patient information and instruction sheets Print new patient forms and patient questionaire Review Personal Health Information Complete and update medical forms Update your [...]
read moreMelanoma Health Trek a Resounding Success!
Dr. Geller successfully completed the Joseph E Enright Foundation Health Trek on May 14, 2011, to raise awareness of malignant melanoma early diagnosis and prevention. The 3rd annual bike trek was held in honor of the late Dr. Joseph Enright, an Internist, family man, and avid outdoorsman who died at 37 from metastatic malignant melanoma. [...]
read moreAccutane
Isotretinoin (Accutane) has been known as the miracle drug for acne. It has done wonders by reducing and often eliminating those unsightly and frequently painful pimples, cysts, and nodules that are so common with acne. It has helped alleviate the social stigma that often accompanies acne and helps reduce the chances of unsightly scarring. Isotretinoin [...]
read moreAlopecia Areata
“My hair is falling out. What’s going on?” We’ve seen a handful of patients recently complaining of sudden patchy hair loss. Understandably, this can be a highly upsetting situation for any man, woman or child, so we figured we’d post some information for those out there who may be experiencing alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is [...]
read moreMolluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a self-limited viral skin infection caused by the poxvirus. Children, sexually active adults, and immunocompromised patients (e.g., HIV infection) are commonly affected. It is characterized by small (2 to 6 mm) pink, pearly dome-shaped papules (small bumps). There is often a central depression or umbilication. The papules are generally asymptomatic, although the [...]
read moreWarts
Warts are benign growths caused by human papillomaviruses (HPV). They are very common, especially amongst children. In fact, viral warts rank among the three most common dermatoses in children and occur with equal frequency in both sexes. They can, however occur at any age. They are often found on the hands, around the nails, and [...]
read moreWinter Dry Skin Tips
If you live in or around Chester you would know that temperatures have been hovering below freezing, causing us to raise the heat and blast the furnace. Dry air from heating devices coupled with the low humidity of the winter months can cause the skin to become dry. Dry skin or “xerosis” can leave the [...]
read moreWelcome to our Blog!
We are delighted to announce our new website blog. Over time we plan to discuss a number of skin-related topics that we hope you will find interesting and educational. If there are particular areas of dermatology that you would like us to discuss, please let us know! Enjoy! Jay D. Geller, MD Azalesha Abrahim, PA-C [...]
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