Beyond the conditions with their own pages, Dr. Singer evaluates and treats a wide range of medical skin, hair, and nail concerns. A few of the most common are below.
Board-certified in both dermatology and pediatrics, Dr. Craig Singer has cared for thousands of patients of all ages at his Bingham Farms practice for more than 20 years.
From a red circle or itchy rash to hair loss, pigment changes, or a spot that will not heal, dermatology covers far more than any single condition. Alongside the concerns that have their own pages, Dr. Singer regularly diagnoses and manages those below. If you do not see what you are looking for, please reach out. If it involves the skin, hair, or nails, it is worth an evaluation.
Also called solar keratosis. Actinic keratoses are precancerous lesions typically found on the face, scalp and hands. They consist of persistent, scaly, rough, sandpaper-like patches. Untreated, these can progress to squamous cell skin cancer. Outstanding treatments are available.
This is a psychologically disturbing condition for many. Numerous forms of hair loss exist, most commonly male pattern balding and female pattern balding. Other causes include alopecia areata, scarring hair loss from folliculitis, lupus, and central centrifugal scarring alopecia as well as shedding from telogen effluvium. Dr. Singer has successfully battled his own male pattern balding.
This is an extremely common problem, especially in people of darker skin color. Darker pigmentation is often seen in conditions such as melasma and acne, whereas lighter skin color may be a result of vitiligo and tinea versicolor.
Lupus is an autoimmune condition that may affect both internal organs such as the joints and kidneys, as well as the skin. It often presents with circular (discoid) red and discolored patches which may lead to permanent scarring on the face and scalp.
Lichen planus is an itchy rash characterized by red to purple colored, flat-topped papules often found on the wrists, ankles and lower back. It is not cancerous or contagious. The itch of lichen planus can be quite disturbing, but fortunately, excellent treatments are available.
Certain medications, prescribed for a variety of medical problems, can produce skin rash. Sometimes these rashes are self-limited and resolve when the drug is discontinued, and other times these medications may cause severe skin rashes, even blistering. A dermatologist is often consulted to determine the cause of the rash.
Sexually transmitted diseases are a source of embarrassment for many, often with feelings of guilt. Common exposures include genital herpes, genital warts, syphilis and HIV. If you have concerns that you may have been exposed to a sexually transmitted disease, it is important to consult with a dermatologist experienced in these conditions.
Many skin spots and rashes look alike. Here is how a dermatologist tells the common ones apart, and when to come in.
A red, scaly, ring-shaped patch, often with clearer skin in the center, is most often ringworm (tinea), a common and very treatable fungal infection, not an actual worm. It may or may not itch. Round or coin-shaped red patches can also come from eczema, lupus (circular, discoid patches), and other conditions. Because these look-alikes need different treatments, an in-person exam is the reliable way to tell them apart.
A red ring that does not itch can still be ringworm, which does not always cause itching. Other causes of a non-itchy red ring include granuloma annulare, a harmless ring of small firm bumps, and nummular (coin-shaped) eczema. Because these look so similar, an in-person exam is the reliable way to confirm which one it is and how to treat it.
Itchy, flat-topped red or purple spots, often on the wrists, ankles, or lower back, are characteristic of lichen planus, a rash that is not contagious or cancerous. Itchy red spots and rashes can also be contact dermatitis, a reaction to a product, plant, or chemical. A dermatologist can identify the cause and treat the itch.
Many red marks are harmless, but a spot that is new, changing, or will not heal is worth checking. Some need treatment, such as actinic keratosis, a rough, precancerous patch caused by sun damage, and an exam lets a dermatologist rule out skin cancer. When in doubt, have it evaluated.
See a dermatologist if a spot or rash is spreading, will not heal, keeps coming back, is changing, or is painful or very itchy. An in-person evaluation is the most reliable way to diagnose the cause and begin the right treatment. Dr. Singer evaluates rashes, red spots, and other skin, hair, and scalp concerns at his Bingham Farms office.
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Located in Bingham Farms, Craig Singer MD Dermatology was founded in 2017 by Dr. Craig Singer, a board-certified dermatologist.
We specialize in medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology, treating patients of all ages, newborn through elderly. We have expertise in a wide variety of skin conditions including eczema, acne, and warts as well as complicated dermatological issues that include hair loss and autoimmune disease. In addition, we are highly skilled in the evaluation of moles and skin cancer.
For more than 20 years, Dr. Craig Singer has helped thousands of patients look and feel their best.
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