Dermatology
Heal and protect your skin safely
Keeping healthy skin is an important part of maintaining a healthy body. It is the largest and most vulnerable organ you have.
If you suffer from skin disorders or skin cancer, we are here to help.
From basic services to complex treatment plans, we provide you with the safest and most effective care to keep your skin healthy.
IU Health dermatology experts offer a full range of services for skin disorders. This includes emergency consultations, complete diagnostic evaluations, the latest therapy options and coordinated, long-term care.
Our dermatologists treat a variety of skin conditions such as:
Our Approach to Dermatology
IU Health dermatology experts offer a full range of services for skin disorders. This includes emergency consultations, complete diagnostic evaluations, the latest therapy options and coordinated, long-term care.
Our dermatologists treat a variety of skin conditions such as:
We offer complete dermatology services, including:
Phototherapy
Phototherapy uses ultraviolet light to treat various skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.
More specialized phototherapy, or Blue Light therapy, can be used to treat pre-cancers and acne. During Blue Light therapy, a light sensitive drug is applied to the skin as a liquid or cream. Depending on the treatment type, the drug remains on the skin for minutes to days before being activated by a specific wavelength of light to treat the skin condition.
Facial Peels
Facial peels reduce or eliminate acne scarring, uneven pigmentation or photoaging related to precancerous skin lesions.
Facial peels use an acid solution applied to the face to remove damaged outer skin layers. The peels also enhance and smooth the texture of the skin.
Dermatopathology
Dermatopathology is the evaluation of skin conditions and tumors through a microscope. Sometimes, the criteria of certain skin conditions do not follow normal characteristics and do not allow a conclusive diagnosis, so a view from the cellular level is necessary.
On-Site Surgery
Our on-site surgical facilities allow for quick and precise removal of moles and skin cancer. The removal of cancerous skin conditions in their earliest stage means you will see minimal scarring and a better overall recovery.
Our Dermatology Services
We offer complete dermatology services, including:
Phototherapy
Phototherapy uses ultraviolet light to treat various skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.
More specialized phototherapy, or Blue Light therapy, can be used to treat pre-cancers and acne. During Blue Light therapy, a light sensitive drug is applied to the skin as a liquid or cream. Depending on the treatment type, the drug remains on the skin for minutes to days before being activated by a specific wavelength of light to treat the skin condition.
Facial Peels
Facial peels reduce or eliminate acne scarring, uneven pigmentation or photoaging related to precancerous skin lesions.
Facial peels use an acid solution applied to the face to remove damaged outer skin layers. The peels also enhance and smooth the texture of the skin.
Dermatopathology
Dermatopathology is the evaluation of skin conditions and tumors through a microscope. Sometimes, the criteria of certain skin conditions do not follow normal characteristics and do not allow a conclusive diagnosis, so a view from the cellular level is necessary.
On-Site Surgery
Our on-site surgical facilities allow for quick and precise removal of moles and skin cancer. The removal of cancerous skin conditions in their earliest stage means you will see minimal scarring and a better overall recovery.
Academic Support
The IU School of Medicine is doing dermatologic research and clinical trials to apply the latest treatments and technologies for dermatology.
Community Education
We provide public education about preventing and treating skin conditions. Our goal is to raise awareness about preventing various skin-related issues by doing regular self-examinations and using sun protection.
Why IU Health for Dermatology Care
Academic Support
The IU School of Medicine is doing dermatologic research and clinical trials to apply the latest treatments and technologies for dermatology.
Community Education
We provide public education about preventing and treating skin conditions. Our goal is to raise awareness about preventing various skin-related issues by doing regular self-examinations and using sun protection.