  
General Dermatology
Dr. Travis treats children and adults for all
conditions of the skin, hair and nails including eczema, acne,
psoriasis, rosacea, warts, age spots/brown spots, hair loss,
cysts and skin cancers. Since serious complications from skin
cancer can be avoided if it is detected and treated early, Dr.
Travis encourages all of her patients to have yearly full body
skin cancer screenings. If a skin cancer is found and needs
removal, Dr. Travis can perform surgery in her office under
local anesthesia.
Acne
Acne is the result of plugged pores. Acne lesions
include blackheads, whiteheads, pimples and deeper lumps such as
cysts or nodules. These lesions can occur on the face, neck,
chest, back shoulders and upper arms. Most teenagers suffer from
acne at some point during their adolescence. Adults in their
20s, and even 40s, can be affected by acne. Many adults wonder
why they are still getting breakouts. Dr. Travis will work with
a patient of any age to develop a treatment that is right for
their type of acne. This will likely include a combination of
prescription medications and over the counter products. Acne can
lead to decreased self esteem and embarrassment. Both mild and
severe cases of acne can lead to scarring. A good treatment
regimen will decrease the chances of scarring, but if this
occurs treatments do exist. Treatments for scarring include
chemical peels, fillers, lasers and subscision.
Rosacea
If you have persistent facial redness you may
have rosacea. This is a chronic condition that typically begins
after the age of 30. Patients with rosacea may have frequent
blushing or flushing, persistent facial redness, red bumps and
pus-filled pimples that resemble acne, and small visible blood
vessels. Other signs and symptoms include eye irritation,
burning or stinging on the face, and skin thickening. When skin
gets thick on the nose it is called rhinophyma. Dr. Travis can
prescribe various oral and topical medications to combat the
bumps and redness of rosacea, and can remove the visible blood
vessels through treatments with lasers and heat devices. She
will also talk to you about how to avoid lifestyle and
environmental triggers which can flare your rosacea.
Dr. Lisa Travis also treats the following:
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Psoriasis
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Eczema
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Urticaria/Hives
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Cutaneous lymphoma
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Hair loss
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Nail problems
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Environmental dermatology
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Contact Dermatitis
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Pigmentation disorders
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Blistering diseases
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Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
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