The Dermatology Center of Williamsburg offers a library of dermatology information to help you understand your skin conditions supplemented by this website. Dr Corvette practices medicine based on the belief that knowledge is power and that the better her patients understand their skin conditions, the more effective she can be at healing them.
- Aldara & Zyclara
Studies have shown that Aldara cream and Zyclara cream can be effective treatment for pre-cancerous lesions when used as prescribed by your doctor. Previously, this medication was prescribed only for certain types of warts. Instructions for Using Aldara/Zyclara Apply cream … Continue reading
- Biopsy Wound Care
Wash your hands with soap and water. Clean the biopsy site with full strength hydrogen peroxide daily. Apply petroleum jelly (Vaseline) to the wound site. Do not allow a crust to form in the wound or surgery site; if crusting … Continue reading
- Drugs & Interactions
At the link below, you may type in a drug name and select a result from the list. Repeat the process to add multiple drugs. When complete, you can save your list for future reference or check for interactions immediately. … Continue reading
- Efudex Treatment
Efudex (abbreviated 5-FU) has the ability to destroy pre-cancerous skin cells. Applying 5-FU to the skin removes the rough spots resulting form sun damage (Actinic Keratosis). The skin is then smoother and more youthful looking. Apply 5-FU two times a … Continue reading
- Liquid Nitrogen Treatment (Cryosurgery)
Liquid nitrogen is a cold, liquid gas with a temperature of 196 degrees below zero Celsius (-321 Fahrenheit). It is used to freeze and destroy superficial skin growths such as warts and keratoses. Liquid nitrogen causes stinging and pain while … Continue reading
- Milium
Milium (plural, Milia) is the medical name for the whitehead, which is a small, round, white skin growth. Milia are usually found on the face and are common and harmless. Milia may appear after a superficial skin injury such as … Continue reading
- Patch Testing
Patch tests are often used to determine whether a person has an allergy to substances in the external environment. The method our Skin Test Laboratory uses is the T.R.U.E. TEST® system. The patches remain in place for a minimum of … Continue reading
- RETIN-A
While your skin adapts to acne therapy with RETIN-A, you may experience some discomfort such as irritation, redness, and peeling. The following instructions may help minimize occurrence of these conditions. We recommend applying RETIN-A starting 3 nights a week until … Continue reading
- Seborrheic Keratosis
What Causes Seborrheic Keratosis? Seborrheic keratoses are harmless, benign, common skin growths that first appear during adult life. As time goes by, more growths appear. Seborrheic keratoses are genetic and plan to get more as you age. They begin as … Continue reading
- Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in humans and is becoming more common. It occurs most often in caucasian patients who tend to sunburn easily. Exposure to the sun is most often associated with skin cancer. It … Continue reading
For more detailed information, please refer to the American Academy of Dermatology.
