Excision is performed when a large chunk of skin tissue, or a skin lesion, needs to be removed for medical purposes. Usually, after an unwanted mass is found on the skin, your doctor will remove the mass as well as the area around it. If you observe a new growth on your skin, tell your dermatologist here at Valley Dermatology immediately so it can be examined.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT), also called photoradiation therapy, phototherapy, or photochemotherapy, is a two-stage treatment process combining special drugs and light therapy that kills cancerous and precancerous cells. Used to treat localized cancers, this procedure can help candidates live longer and improve the quality of their life.

At Valley Dermatology, all of our dermatologists are board-certified, and are dedicated to providing excellent care. Dermatologists are doctors who specialize in and treat more than 3,000 conditions that affect the skin, hair, and nails. Needless to say, they help with a wide variety of conditions and diseases. On any given day, they could treat anything from a birthmark, to melanoma, eczema, hair loss and more. Dermatologists also treat patients who want help with cosmetic concerns. This includes giving patients with aging skin a more youthful appearance, removing unwanted fat or hair, and diminishing scars due to acne or other causes.

Eczema, a type of dermatitis, is a common skin condition that affects 31 million Americans. There are a variety of causes, ranging from environmental factors to genetics. Some people have a gene variation that affects the skin’s ability to provide protection to itself. This weak barrier may also trigger an immune system response that causes inflamed skin and other symptoms.

Psoriasis is classified as an immune-mediated disease, meaning it is characterized by inflammation caused by dysfunction of the immune system. On the skin, psoriasis causes skin cells to build up and create patches. These are visible signs of inflammation inside the immune system that show up on your skin.

As we age, health becomes more important. Thanks to improvements in medicine and health, we live longer lives now. As such, it’s even more important than ever before to develop healthy habits as we get older.

An estimated 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), making it the most common autoimmune disease in the country.

Valley Dermatology Associates is now 20!

We are celebrating 20 years in the wonderful Yakima Valley! We want to thank everyone who has supported us throughout the years, and we hope to serve you 20 more!