Medical Conditions

Dr. Divya Railan diagnoses and treats a wide variety of medical dermatology conditions.
To learn more about how we can help you with a medical skin condition, request a consultation online or contact us at (650) 322-1100

ACNE

Acne is one of the most common skin diseases in the United States. It most commonly develops during teenage years and 20’s but can also appear later in life.

ECZEMA

Eczema is a condition where skin becomes dry and irritated. If severe, eczema can also cause the skin to crack and sometimes bleed.

MOLES

Moles are common pigmented growths on the skin. They appear as small spots ranging in color from pink to brown, and may be flat or raised.

ROSACEA

Rosacea is a common skin problem where skin is sensitive and prone to inflammation commonly causing redness and more pronounced blood vessels.

SKIN TAGS

A skin tag is a small growth of skin that is not cancerous, and usually not harmful. They are usually found on armpits, neck or between the legs.

HAIR LOSS

The most common cause of hair loss is hereditary hair loss. About 80 million men and women in the United States have this type of hair loss. Other names for this type of hair loss include Male-pattern baldness, Female-pattern baldness, or Androgenetic alopecia.

ACTINIC KERATOSES (AKs)

Actinis keratoses (AKs) are scaly, crusty growths or lesions caused by damaged from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays.

BASAL CELL CARCINOMA

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer. It most often appears on skin exposed to the sun.

SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA

Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is a common type of skin cancer that can develop from untreated Actinic Keratoses.

MALIGNANT MELANOMA

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from the pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) in the skin. It can grow quickly and spread to other parts of the body.

Medical Conditions