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Duke Dermatology is a leader in advanced, state of the art treatment of skin
diseases and disorders. A comprehensive description of all of our clinical services
is available on DUKEHEALTH.ORG, the patients' web site for Duke University Health System.
Aesthetic Center is a free standing clinic located on the Duke Center for Living campus. Services include general dermatology and Mohs' micrographic surgery.
Autoimmune & Blistering Diseases - The Autoimmune and Blistering Diseases Clinic specializes in the treatment
of patients with all blistering diseases of the skin, including dermatitis herpetiformis,
bullous pemphigoid, pemphigus, cicatricial pemphigoid and linear IgA dermatosis.
Patients with immune mediated diseases of the skin, including skin diseases associated
with lupus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma and vasculitis, are also seen. Skin diseases
associated with other immune diseases, such as pyoderma gangrenosum, erythema
nodosum and neutrophilic dermatosis are also an area of interest.
Cutaneous Lymphoma - Patients with suspected or proven cutaneous lymphoma or lymphoproliferative
disorders, such as lymphomatoid papulosis, are seen in this Tuesday morning dermatologic
oncology clinic founded by Dr. Olsen in 1982. New patients should expect to have
skin biopsies performed and to have their referring physician send results of
any pathology, radiology or blood work prior to their clinic visit. Ideally, patients
should, with the approval of their referring physician, stop any topical therapy
2 weeks prior to their initial visit to the clinic.
Hair Disorders - The Duke Hair Disorders Clinic is under the direction of Dr. Elise Olsen, immediate
past President of the North American Hair Research Society and author of the textbook
Hair Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment. Patients with all types of hair disorders—hair loss or hair overgrowth--that
are physician referred will be evaluated and a diagnosis and treatment plan developed.
Evaluation often involves scalp biopsy and microscopic examination of the involved
hairs.
HIV & STDs - Evaluation and management of patients infected with HIV with cutaneous problems
and/or patients with cutaneous manifestations of sexually transmitted disease.
Laser Surgery - For answers to frequently asked questions about the laser procedure, type
of laser, cost of procedure, etc., please read the Dermatology Laser FAQ's (38KB).
Leg Ulcers - Our wound care institute includes specialists in vascular medicine, orthopedic
surgery, and plastic surgery. Of course, the entire resources of Duke Medical
Center are available, including one of the world's largest hyperbaric facilities.
Mole Mapping - Photography technique for early detection of melanoma and skin cancer screening.
Pictures are used to track changes in the appearance of moles over time and helps
to detect new ones.
Pediatric Dermatology - The Pediatric Dermatology clinic welcomes infants, children and adolescents
with a wide variety of skin disorders, including atopic dermatitis (eczema), psoriasis,
and vitiligo. We particularly specialize in the care of children with problems
that have been difficult to diagnose or to treat, and in the evaluation and treatment
of birthmarks and genetic dermatologic diseases.
Phototherapy - is the clinical approach to treating various skin condition ailments with the
use of light.
Pigmented Lesions - Patients at high risk for primary cutaneous melanoma (Dysplastic (atypical)
nevi, numerous nevi, melanoma personal and or family history) are eligible for
the Pigmented Lesion Clinic.
Wound Healing - If there is adequate arterial blood flow, our treatment protocols are very successful.
Patients can expect to spend several hours with us undergoing a thorough evaluation,
including vascular testing. A treatment strategy will be developed and tailored
to the needs of the patient. www.legwound.com
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