Winter Garden · Apopka · The Villages · FID Cosmetic Center
The skin is the largest organ in the body — our goal is to optimize your skin health.
Acne care
Acne is one of the most common reasons patients come to see us — and rarely does the same regimen work for two different people. Our providers evaluate the type of acne, your skin type and your history before building a plan.
Treatment continues beyond the active breakouts: we also address the marks, discoloration and scarring that acne can leave behind.
Overview
Medical Dermatology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the skin, hair, and nails. At Florida Institute of Dermatology, our board-certified dermatologists provide individualized care for patients of all ages, including children, with treatment plans tailored to each patient's diagnosis and needs.
We are experts at treating diseases of the skin, hair and nails. We treat and diagnose patients of diverse backgrounds as well as the pediatric patient population.
What it is
At Florida Institute of Dermatology, our experts can evaluate and treat most common skin diseases and also rare disorders of the skin, hair and nails.
From acne, eczema, psoriasis and allergic reactions of the skin to hair loss, skin infections, other inflammatory skin conditions and skin cancers, we are equipped to provide you with the highest quality of care to resolve your skin concerns.
Conditions & indications
Conditions listed by the practice across the skin, hair and nails.
Acne
Eczema
Psoriasis
Allergic reactions of the skin
Hair loss
Skin infections
Other inflammatory skin conditions
Skin cancers
Rare disorders of the skin, hair and nails
Rosacea
Skin cancer — basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma
Nail fungus and other nail disorders
Scars
Chronic skin ulcers
Benign and malignant skin lesions
What to expect
You are evaluated by one of our board-certified dermatologists, who reviews your history and examines the skin, hair or nails involved.
Our approach is built on reaching an accurate diagnosis first — including biopsy and in-house pathology when it is needed to confirm what we are treating.
Treatment is then selected according to your diagnosis and your individual needs, rather than a single protocol applied to every patient.
Prevention
A yearly full-body skin exam is the single most effective way to catch changes early, while they are still simple to treat.
Our providers document your moles and lesions over time, so anything new or changing is recognized at the next visit.
Daily protection
Daily sun protection is part of nearly every treatment plan we write — for acne, pigmentation, rosacea and skin cancer prevention alike.
Our team explains what to look for on a label and how to use it consistently in the Florida sun.
The procedure
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide and current estimates are that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. There are many different types of skin cancers; however, the most common are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Melanoma accounts for only 1% of all skin cancers but is responsible for the majority of skin cancer deaths in the US.
We agree with the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommendation for annual skin exams. This is necessary for early detection and treatment of skin cancer. For patients with a history of skin cancer, a long history of sun exposure, sunburns or those that are immunocompromised, more frequent monitoring is recommended.
For patients with skin of color, skin cancer surveillance is highly recommended. Early detection and treatment of skin cancer in this population has a remarkable impact on survival rates.
We believe that skin cancer therapy should be tailored and individualized to each patient. Tumor type, location of the skin cancer, age and health of the patient and patient preference are all factors that are important in reaching a therapeutic decision. Some of the commonly used modalities include: Mohs micrographic surgery, excisional surgery, electrodesiccation and curettage, cryosurgery, radiation therapy, immunotherapy (topical and systemic) and chemotherapy (local and systemic).
Benefits
Therapy that uses photosensitizing agents accompanied by a specific wavelength of light to treat premalignant or superficial malignant growths by directly killing these abnormal cells. Other uses include treatment of acne.
A prescription treatment that exposes skin to a specific wavelength of ultraviolet light on a regular basis, usually 2–3 times weekly under medical supervision. Treatments are usually done at a doctor's office or at home with a phototherapy unit. The key to success is consistency.
Atopic dermatitis/eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, pruritus (itching) and mycosis fungoides (skin lymphoma).
Electrodesiccation and curettage, cryosurgery, surgical and systemic treatment, radiation therapy, topical, local and systemic immunotherapy, and topical and systemic chemotherapy.
Questions
We agree with the American Academy of Dermatology recommendation for annual skin exams for early detection and treatment of skin cancer. More frequent monitoring is recommended for patients with a history of skin cancer, a long history of sun exposure or sunburns, or those who are immunocompromised.
A parent or legal guardian must attend the initial appointment with the child and all appointments involving invasive treatment. Minor children must be accompanied by a parent or authorized individual 18 years of age or older for all appointments. If a parent or legal guardian cannot bring the child to a routine appointment, we need a signed Parental Temporary Assignment of Authorization to Treat Minor Child form, witnessed by a staff member of Florida Institute of Dermatology.
We participate in most major health insurance plans, including Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicaid, Freedom, Optimum, Orlando Health, Multiplan and DNS (including Magellan, Devoted and ABH). Please verify participation with your specific plan at the time you schedule. Out-of-network services are available: payment is due in full at the time of the visit and we provide documentation you can submit to your insurance.
Your care team
Appointments
Book a visit at any of our four Central Florida facilities.
