Medical and Pediatric Dermatology

Dr. Dika specializes in a comprehensive variety of medical dermatologic conditions. Below is a list of common problems we treat and diagnostic techniques we use.

Inflammatory skin conditions (rashes)

Acne and acne scarring
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Blistering disorders (immunobullous disease)
Contact dermatitis
Dermatographism
Dermatomyositis
Dyshidrotic eczema
Erythema multiforme
Folliculitis
Granuloma annular
Hair loss (Alopecia)
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Intertrigo
Lichen planus
Lupus
Melasma
Nummular dermatitis
Psoriasis
Pityriasis rosea
Rosacea
Seborrheic dermatitis
Skin Cancer
Stasis dermatitis
Urticaria (hives)
Xerosis (dry skin)

common medications/treatments

Accutane (isotretinoin)
Retinoids, topical (adapalene “differin”, tretinoin “Retin-A”)
Spironolactone
Oral antibiotics
Steroids, topical
Biologics

skin infections

Abscess
Candidiasis (yeast infection)
Cellulitis
Condyloma (genital warts, HPV)
Herpes simplex 1&2 (cold sores & genital herpes)
Impetigo
Molluscum Contagiosum
Scabies
Shingles (varicella-zoster)
Staph (including MRSA)
Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)
Tinea versicolor
Verruca (regular or plantar warts, HPV)

hair loss (alopecia)

Central Centrifugal Cicatriicial Alopecia (CCCA)
Traction alopecia
Alopecia areata
Androgenetic alopecia (Hormonal hair loss)
Lichen planopilaris (LPP)
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA)
Telogen effluvium

instruments/examination techniques

Skin cultures
Dermatoscope
KOH for fungus
Mineral oil for scabies
Microscope

skin growths and skin cancers

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