Dermatology Shreveport
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Cosmetic and Medical Dermatology in Shreveport
At The Plastic Surgery Center in Shreveport, we look forward to being your skin health advocates.
Our dermatology specialist, Nikki Bedingfield is a registered nurse with an advanced nursing degree from Walden University. She’s a renowned dermatology nurse practitioner with over 13 years in the healthcare industry. Her extensive experience in dermatology, combined with her medical, surgical, and cosmetic education makes her one of the best skincare professionals in North Louisiana.
Whether you need help with chemo-related hair loss, teenage acne, eczema, or if you need our dermatology experts to look at a suspicious mole, as leading skincare providers in Shreveport, we’ve got you covered.
Our in-house LNP is trained to detect and diagnose various skin issues, recommend treatment, apply the best skincare therapy, perform surgical procedures, and instruct patients on self-care at home.
What is Medical Dermatology?
Medical dermatology involves the process of diagnosing and treating benign and malignant skin diseases and disorders.
At The Plastic Surgery Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, we provide our patients with specialized care that both improves the overall health and the appearance of their skin, nails, and hair.
Common Skin Conditions We Treat at The Plastic Surgery Center
Our Shreveport skin care professionals have both medical and cosmetic expertise treating the following conditions:
Acne Treatment
Acne affects both men and women of all ages. Whether you’re suffering from adult acne or hormonal acne, or if your child is suffering from childhood or teenage acne, our certified dermatology nurse practitioner can construct a medical treatment plan to address your concerns. We offer treatments for pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, acne scars, rosacea, and a variety of skincare concerns at The Plastic Surgery Center.
Our Shreveport acne treatment options may include retinoids, extractions, chemical peels, antibiotics, or oral isotretinoin.
Contact Dermatitis Treatment
Contact dermatitis is an allergic reaction to fragrances, soaps, jewelry, cosmetics, or plants. It typically manifests as a red, itchy rash. If lesions caused by the rash are left untreated, infections can occur.
Our dermatology specialist can treat contact dermatitis using a variety of methods including antibiotics, topical antiseptics, antihistamines, steroids, antifungal creams, and various depigmenting agents.
Eczema Treatment
Eczema is also a common skin condition that leaves the skin feeling dry and extremely itchy. This skin condition can be a challenge to treat, but our Shreveport dermatology experts can provide helpful insights on lifestyle changes, based on your specific situation, and construct a skincare regimen that targets your issues, specifically.
Dry Skin Treatment
Our Shreveport dermatology experts can provide medical treatment for those suffering from chronically dry skin. If you’ve made the recommended lifestyle changes and you’re still suffering from dry, itchy skin, our specialists can prescribe stronger, medical grade treatments to help!
Hair Loss Treatment
Hair loss, for the most part, is hereditary. It can also affect postpartum mothers.
Our Shreveport dermatology experts can treat the underlying condition of hair loss using medical-grade supplements, injection therapy, topical therapies, or prescription medications.
Hyperpigmentation and Uneven Skin Tone Treatment
Uneven skin tone is often a significant concern for our patients, especially those suffering from post-inflammatory pigmentation or women suffering from melasma. So, in order to quickly address hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone concerns, our skin care professionals will often provide multiple treatment methods.
A few of these treatment options include:
- broad band light
- resurfacing laser therapy
- chemical peels
- dermabrasion
- topical treatments
Mole Removal
In general, moles are usually harmless, but skin cancer can develop from an older mole, particularly if the mole’s features include:
- uneven borders
- multicolored
- asymmetrical
- evolution over time
- sizer larger than 1 mm
Our Shreveport dermatology expert can remove moles easily using a numbing agent in a near-painless in-office treatment. Many of the time, patients will not even need stitches.
Psoriasis Treatment
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition where the skin grows rapidly in thick, scaly patches. It most often affects the scalp, elbows, knees, and trunk areas. Those suffering with Psoriasis need to be regularly monitored by a reputable dermatologist, as this condition can affect the organs, if left untreated in some cases.
We’re sympathetic to the mental effects of this condition and work with patients to come up with a treatment plan that can help clear up the skin and fit within their current lifestyle.
Our Shreveport skincare constulatants offer the following treatment options for Psoriasis and more:
- injectable therapies
- light therapy
- biologic medications
Rash Treatment
Skin rashes may occur for a variety of reasons including infection, allergies, heat, immune system disorders, and certain medications. Inflammation, itchy skin, and discoloration may last anywhere from a few hours to a few months. In some cases, rashes won’t heal themselves without medical intervention.
Our skincare experts offer treatments for the following types of rashes:
- Athlete’s Foot
- Medication-induced rashes
- Hives
- Impetigo
- Poison Ivy
- Ringworm
- Shingles
Rosacea Treatment
This condition primarily affects middle-aged women with fair skin. The symptoms associated with rosacea can flare up and die down, but in general, they include visible blood vessels, swelling in the face, and redness. When this condition isn’t treated by a dermatologist or other skincare professional, it tends to worsen over time.
The skin care experts at The Plastic Surgery Center can offer the following treatment options for rosacea:
- Topical treatments, such as azelaic acid, brimonidine, ivermectin, metronidazole, and retinoids
- Laser skin therapy for dilated blood vessels
- Oral medicine, such as doxycycline and isotretinoin
Skin Cancer Treatment
Melanoma affects an estimated 1-5 adults, by the time they reach the age of 70. We offer many treatment options for those suffering from melanoma including:
- radiation therapy
- topical medication
- surgical excision
Sun Damage Treatment
While the sun can provide several health benefits, it can also wreak havoc on the skin, if it isn’t properly protected. Typical signs of sun damage include fine or advanced wrinkles, sun spots, and dull skin, in general.
At The Plastic Surgery Center, we offer phototherapy treatments to reduce the appearance of sunspots or uneven skin tone. Additionally, chemical peels and dermabrasion can often soften and rejuvenate the skin by removing the dead layers of skin cells.
Treatment for Skin Growths and Bumps
At The Plastic Surgery Center, our skin health experts can treat an array of skin growths and bumps that may arise, including:
- Cherry Angiomas
- Moles
- Epidermoid Cysts
- Molluscum
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Neurofibroma
- Skin Tags
- Warts
In many cases, our Shreveport dermatology experts can remove skin growths in the office with laser therapy, electrodesiccation, cryosurgery or through an in-office excision.
Cosmetic Dermatology Services in Shreveport, Louisiana
Here at The Plastic Surgery Center, we draw patients from all over the Ark La Tex for expert dermatology consultations for various skin conditions, aesthetic laser services, injections for wrinkles and excess sweat, aesthetic fillers, as well as submental fat reduction and neck contouring.
A few of our dermatology treatments we offer include:
Laser Treatment
During our Shreveport laser treatments, we use a powerful light beam to correct all of your skin’s flaws. Our skin care experts introduce controlled injury to your skin, which induces inflammation. The healing process after laser skin therapy will improve the treatment site’s appearance.
Our Shreveport dermatology specialists can address both your medical and cosmetic concerns with laser treatments, including:
- Aging skin
- Acne
- Atopic dermatitis
- Benign moles
- Brown spots
- Immune-driven skin disorders
- Loose skin
- Scars
- Stretch marks
- Spider veins
- Sun damage
- Tattoos
- Unwanted hair
- Vitiligo
Chemical Peel Treatment
Our skincare professionals use medical grade chemical peels that remove your skin’s top layers to stimulate tissue renewal. We have several chemical peel options available that work at different depths.
Our dermatology specialists can treat common skin problems using chemical peels in Shreveport, including:
- Acne
- Acne scars
- Coarse Wrinkles
- Fine lines
- Pigmentation problems
- Rough skin texture
- Sun damage
Dermabrasion
This cosmetic procedure removes the dead skin cells on top of your skin. This helps to reveal your younger, healthier skin cells underneath.
It’s important to note that dermabrasion treatment performed by a certified dermatology nurse practitioner is much better than the microdermabrasion treatment performed by an aesthetician.
Injectable Fillers
Injectable fillers can help restore your skin’s youthful appearance and smooth out wrinkles.
At The Plastic Surgery Center, our Shreveport dermatology experts offer a variety of injectable fillers including Botox, Juvederm, and Radisse.
Pediatric Dermatology
The skin of infants, children, and younger adolescents is different from that of adults, and thus, will require different treatment methods. Children are more susceptible to skin conditions like eczema and bacterial infections.
At The Plastic Surgery Center, we offer a full range of treatment options for your little one!
Choose The Plastic Surgery Center for All of Your Shreveport Dermatology and Skin Care Needs
The Plastic Surgery Center serves patients in Shreveport, Bossier City, and throughout the Ark La Tex. We have some of the best, most sought-after skincare professionals on staff and utilize the most cutting-edge technology to ensure that we’re providing the best skin treatments for our patients. We have extensive experience in the medical and cosmetic healthcare industry and enjoy using our skills to help restore our patients’ confidence.
Contact our office to schedule your Shreveport dermatology appointment today!
