Despite dermatology practices growing in number and size with the demands of a growing population in the northern VA area, Mohs surgery services have not grown proportionally. Dermatology Center of Loudoun (DCL) hopes to address this issue by offering the Mohs expertise of Dr. Farhaad Riyaz, MD, FAAD, to our patients. After completing an exceptional […]
For anyone who has had laser hair removal (LHR) over the past 10 years or more, the lasting impression was all too often… pain. LHR involves applying laser energy selectively to hair follicles under the surface of the skin, effectively destroying them. A buy-product of this application of energy is heat, with local nerve endings, […]
A televisit is a type of medical visit where the patient and doctor interact in real-time via videoconferencing technology. You, the patient, can have your skin complaint evaluated in the comfort of your own home, through one-one-one communication with your dermatologist. If you’ve ever used your smartphone or computer to Facetime, Skype, Zoom, etc, you’re […]
What an excellent and engaging podcast featuring our own Dr. Smeena Khan! Learn her thoughts on making the most of daily life, busting some derm myths, sunscreen best practices, approaching anti-aging, and so much more. https://www.thelifeengineer.com/podcast/smeena Or listen right here:
Introducing Genius Microneedling with Intelligent RF at Dermatology Center of Loudoun. As you age, the effects of your genetics, UV rays, inflammation, and the environment accumulate to break down your skin and its supportive elements — leading to wrinkles, textural irregularities, skin laxity, and other issues The goal of many of our therapies is to […]
We can help! A common complaint from our patients is redness, flushing, and tiny red veins on the central face. This condition can be cosmetically troubling and may be rosacea which can occur in up to 10 percent of fair-skinned populations. The range of skin findings of rosacea include central face: chronic redness, papules and […]
Congratulations to Dr. Khan for being chosen by her peers as a Washingtonian Top Doctor 2017 again! We are blessed to have Dr. Khan’s skill, knowledge, and amazing personality here at dermatology center of loudoun!
One of the most common skin concerns we see in the office are dark brown spots or areas of hyperpigmentation. These can occur in fair or darker skin-toned patients, usually on more sun-exposed areas of the face such as the upper cheeks. This problem can be unsettling and can give a “dirty” look to one’s […]
Even with a growing esthetic division, our dermatologists continue to take care of hundreds of medical skin conditions every week. And what is the most common skin condition in the US, affecting nearly 50 million people at any one time? Acne What is it? The “pimples” of acne include a spectrum of blemishes including blackheads, whiteheads, papules, […]
It’s going to be a great year at dermatology center of loudoun with plenty of surprises, news, events, and specials to celebrate our 10th year serving the skincare needs of Loudoun. Click on the thumbnail below to read more!
