Dermatology
A unique specialty dealing with the skin and its diseases
MIMG now offers the latest in treatment of focal psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and leukoderma EXCIMER-LASER.
The EXCIMER-LASER is a unique medical laser that broadens our treatment profile for clinical Dermatology. It delivers targeted 308-nm UVB in a collimated, monochromatic beam to safely and effectively treat diseased skin. The treatment is painless and rapidly clears plaques and lesions while sparing healthy tissue. It is ideal for inverse, scalp, and palmoplantar psoriasis as well as for cosmetically bothersome vitiligo.
The Dermatology Department of Mission Internal Medical Group consists of a Board Certified Dermotologist. We continue to expand this vital group, as seen with the recent addition of a new Mohs (a microscopically controlled surgery that is highly effective for common types of skin cancer) surgery expert, as well as the addition of office support staff team members. We all look forward to providing comprehensive Dermatological care for South Orange County patients.
What is Dermatology?
Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. Our MIMG dermatologists treat diseases of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails.
Subspecialties:
- Cosmetic dermatology
- Dermatologists have been leaders in the field of cosmetic surgery. Some dermatologist complete fellowships in surgical dermatology. Many are trained in their residency on the use of Botox, fillers, and laser surgery.
- Dermatopathology is a pathologist who specializes in the pathology of the skin. This field is shared by dermatologists and pathologists.
- Immunodermatology is a specialist who specializes in the treatment of immune mediated skin diseases such as lupus, bullous pemphigoid, pemphigus vulgaris, and other immune mediated skin disorders. Specialists in this field often run their own immunopathology labs.
- Pediatric Dermatology:
- Physicians can qualify for this specialization by completing both a pediatric residency and a dermatology residency.
- Dermatology Treatments
- Therapies provided by dermatologists include, but not restricted to:
- Cosmetic filler injections
- Hair removal with laser or other modalities
- Hair transplantation - a cosmetic procedure practiced by many dermatologists.
- Intra-lesional treatment - with steroid or chemotherapy.
- Laser therapy - management of birth marks, skin disorders (like vitiligo), tattoo removal, and cosmetic resurfacing and rejuvenation.
- Photodynamic therapy - for the treatment of skin cancer and precancerous growths.
- Tattoo removal with laser
- Tumescent liposuction widely practiced by dermatologists, plastic surgeons and gynecologists.
- Cryosurgery - treatment of warts, skin cancers, and other dermatosis.
