Medical Dermatology
Medical Dermatology
Your skin is the largest organ in your body, accounting for almost 15% of your total weight. Taking care of your skin is essential to your overall health. It functions as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, as well as environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures, humidity and sunlight. It is vital to maintaining our body temperature and preventing water loss. The skin allows us to experience the sensation of touch, feel temperature and even pain.
Dr. Kristina M. Britton, a board-certified dermatologist, and her staff offer thorough and experienced care treating conditions of the skin, hair, and nails. Our team provides knowledgeable and compassionate dermatology care to patients of all ages. You do not need to travel outside of central Minnesota for excellent skin care.
Acne
Acne is a common skin condition that can affect individuals of all ages and skin types. At Central Minnesota Dermatology, we understand that effective treatment for acne often requires a multi-pronged approach therefore we offer a range of acne treatments including topical therapies, oral therapies, blue light therapy, chemical peels, laser therapy (1570 nm), and microneedling (SkinPen and Morpheus8). Schedule an appointment today with one of our providers to create a personalized treatment plan for you.
Skin /Mole Check
Regular mole evaluation and skin surveillance are essential for detecting skin cancer at its earliest stages. Dr. Kristina M. Britton and her highly trained staff perform thorough full body skin check examinations utilizing advanced imaging techniques, such as dermoscopy and mole mapping, to identify suspicious lesions and facilitate early treatment.
Hair Loss
Dr. Britton and her staff diagnose and treat a wide range of hair loss, including male and female pattern hair loss, telogen effluvium, alopecia areata and lichen planopilaris. Our providers recognize how devastating hair loss can be to our patients and at Central Minnesota Dermatology we offer a range of hair loss services including hair nutritional supplements, topical therapies, oral therapies, and hair regrowth procedures (PRF and Alma TED).
Eczema
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition that is characterized by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. It can present at any age and affects all skin types. It often has periods of flares and remissions. At Central Minnesota Dermatology we recognize that poorly controlled eczema can affect a person’s quality of life and we will work with you to develop a comprehensive treatment plan including good skin care, topical therapy, and systemic therapy to manage symptoms and improve the skin barrier function.
Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that mainly affects the face and presents as redness and flushing, visible blood vessels (telangiectasias), pimple-like breakouts and thickened skin (rhinophyma). Our compassionate providers recognize the importance of effectively managing this skin condition. At Central Minnesota Dermatology, we not only offer prescription topical and oral therapy, but we have partnered with SKNV compounding pharmacy to offer a topical cream that contains four active ingredients that is applied once a day to help simplify your routine and effectively treat your skin. We also offer intense pulse light (IPL) for the treatment of telangiectasias and rhinophyma reduction with our Alma Hybrid laser.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects up to 3.2% of the U.S. population and occurs in children and adults. While the skin involvement is this most prominent manifestation, psoriasis also affects the nails, joints and cardiovascular system. Our knowledgeable providers will work to optimize management of your skin disease to reduce symptoms, control inflammation, and improve your quality of life.
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune diseases, such as lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, morphea, and lichen sclerosus can affect the skin, joints and internal organs. Dr. Britton and her staff specialize in the diagnosis and management of autoimmune skin diseases and often collaborate with rheumatologists and other specialists to provide comprehensive care. At Central Minnesota Dermatology we also offer Morpheus8V treatments for vaginal lichen sclerosus.
Skin Infections
Dr. Britton and her highly trained staff can diagnose and treat a wide variety of skin infections, including fungal, viral, bacterial (impetigo, MRSA) and parasitic.
Warts & Molluscum
Warts and molluscum are very common benign skin growths that are caused by a viral infection. At Central Minnesota Dermatology we offer a wide range of treatment, including prescription topical medications, Cantharadin, cryotherapy, curettage, shave removal, and treatment with Swift, a revolutionary microwave technology. We also discuss over the counter and at-home treatments including ways to boost your immune system to help fight these viral infections.
Benign Skin Growths
As we age, it is not uncommon for us to develop benign skin growths such as moles, seborrheic keratoses, skin tags, cysts, and lipomas. Our knowledgeable staff can help to identify, and if warranted, remove these growths if they become bothersome.
Other Skin Conditions
At Central Minnesota Dermatology, Dr. Britton and her staff can diagnose and treat a wide range of skin conditions including dry skin, itching, hives, rashes, skin color changes, pregnancy-related conditions, hypertrophic scars and keloids, birthmarks, and nail disorders. Schedule your appointment today!
Patch Testing
Allergic contact dermatitis is a skin rash that develops when the skin comes into contact with a substance that triggers an allergic reaction (type IV hypersensitivity reaction). The rash is red, itchy, oozing and blistering. Though harmless, the rash is uncomfortable and can affect daily life. At Central Minnesota Dermatology we offer TRUE Test patch testing.
Missed Appointments & Late Cancellations
Missed appointments represent a cost to the clinic and other patients who could have been seen in the time set aside for you. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please notify the office at least 24 hours in advance. Failure to provide 24-hour notice will result in a no-show fee.
Dermatology Visits
No-show fees are not billable to your insurance. A fee will not be charged for the first occurrence of a missed appointment or late cancellation. A second occurrence will result in a $25.00 no-show fee. The third occurrence will result in a $50.00 fee and the fourth will result in a $100.00 fee. If you no-show or cancel your appointment within 24 hours for a fifth time, we will discharge you from the practice.
Cosmetic, Women’s Health, Acne & Hair Loss Treatments
A valid credit/debit card on file is required to schedule any of these services. Missed appointments or failure to provide 24 notice of cancellation will result in a $50.00 no-show fee charged to the card on file.
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