Female Dermatologist in Granville, OH

A dermatologist is available to provide treatment and professional advice for almost any skin condition, including cosmetic and functional. The most common reason patients are referred to a dermatologist is to have an irregular skin growth assessed for melanoma, such as lesions that are not healing properly or are larger than a pencil eraser, asymmetrical moles, or moles that change in shape, size, or color. For skin that develops moles and other irregularities in the skin fairly regularly, you will likely be recommended to visit the dermatologist for annual skin checks, which are encouraged for almost anyone regardless of the presence of irregularities in the skin. Dermatologists are also qualified to assess and treat rashes, hives, or other infections of the skin, and provide more cosmetic care including treating acne, reducing the appearance of scars, redness, or hyperpigmentation, as well as hair loss and scalp health.

The term “skin doctor” is often used to refer to any doctor or healthcare provider that specializes in skin care, including doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and estheticians, but will likely not receive the same degree of specialized skin care training as dermatologists. These specialists are often able to identify and provide various types of treatments for common skin conditions. Dermatologists can be distinguished from other “skin doctors” in that they are licensed physicians with more specialized training in diagnosing and treating any problems with the skin, nails, and hair. They are also specially trained to perform cosmetic procedures such as laser treatments, dermabrasion, chemical peels, and administering injectables such as dermal fillers and Botox. Dermatologists provide their patients with personalized skin care treatments including in-office procedures and at-home products and recommendations that are designed to treat their specific skin concerns.

Both dermatologists and estheticians are specialists in skin care, but estheticians focus on improving the appearance of the skin externally, and dermatologists specialize in improving the health of the skin to in turn improve the appearance of the skin as well. Estheticians perform a variety of skincare-focused treatments targeting the surface and upper layers of the skin, offering treatments such as facials, light therapy, mild chemical peels, and other types of non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures. Dermatologists are physicians who have been specifically trained to diagnose and treat a variety of skin conditions, as well as improve the health of the nails and scalp. They are qualified to prescribe medication and can perform in-office procedures that are a bit more invasive, such as removing growths on the skin for biopsies and cysts. Dermatologists are able to treat a wider variety of skin conditions that range in severity, including eczema, psoriasis, rashes, contact dermatitis, alopecia, fungus of the nails, hair loss, allergic reactions, and skin cancer. Estheticians are typically not qualified to prescribe medications, diagnose skin conditions, or perform more invasive procedures.

If you are looking for high-quality, caring, and professional dermatological care in and around Granville, Ohio, Dr. Melinda Woofter is a board-certified, experienced, and compassionate dermatologist providing exceptional care for all patients through Midwest Dermatology Center. Great-looking skin needs to be healthy from the inside out, which is why Dr. Woofter offers a variety of both cosmetic and functional dermatology services, providing each patient with a personalized treatment plan to ensure that any skin concerns are properly treated and that the final skin goals can be efficiently and safely achieved. Some of the commonly performed services provided by Dr. Woofter at Midwest Dermatology Center include:

– Skin cancer treatment
– Dermatitis and Eczema treatment
– Skin treatment for diabetes
– Rash and psoriasis treatment
– Hair and scalp health
– Acne and rosacea treatment
– Injectables
– Laser therapies

Our team of experts would be happy to help guide your decision so you can get the results you’re looking for. For more information, contact us. We serve patients from Granville OH, Park Ridge OH, Welsh Hills OH, Newark OH, Alexandria OH, Pataskala OH, and surrounding areas