Warts
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Warts are small, non-cancerous growths on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They can appear anywhere on the body and vary in appearance, size, and shape. Warts are contagious and can spread through direct contact with an infected person or contaminated surfaces.
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Dermatologic Surgery
When skin conditions must be treated with surgery, we offer patients the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art surgical techniques available, including Mohs Surgery for recurrent or high-risk skin cancers. We treat skin diseases ranging from the most common conditions, to the most complicated or rare skin cancers. Our team includes physicians, registered nurses, and other clinicians who collaborate to provide compassionate care to our patients. Our team also works closely with specialists in other departments, including plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, head and neck surgeons, and radiation cancer experts, allowing patients to get the full benefit of a multidisciplinary approach to a range of skin conditions.Pathology
Our expert pathologists are key players in all health care provided by Yale Medicine. By studying bodily fluids and tissues, we help other physicians make diagnoses. We offer highly specialized diagnostic and consultation services in all major specialty and subspecialty areas of pathology. Our subspecialists attend all regular meetings in which a number of doctors from various specialties review and discuss a patient's medical condition and treatment options.They are on call around the clock, ensuring that doctors working in oncology, surgery, transplantation, and other service areas always have access to our expert knowledge. Our internationally recognized physicians offer specialized expertise in breast, cytopathology (cell), dermatologic, endocrine, gastrointestinal and liver, gynecological, head and neck, hematologic (blood), neurologic, ophthalmologic, pediatric, kidney, soft-tissue and bone, transplant, thoracic and urologic pathology, molecular and genomic pathology, and autopsy pathology. Specialized care is offered in the following areas: Accredited PD-LI testing Autopsy Cytopathology Intraoperative frozen section and tumor triaging service Molecular diagnostics and tumor genomics profiling Pediatric pathology Support laboratories: histology, immunohistochemistry, translational pathology, and electron microscopy and quantitative immunofluorescence analysis of multiplexed tumor markers Surgical pathology with subspecialty expertise in gastrointestinal tract and liver; prostate; bladder; kidney; gynecological tract; endocrine system; head, neck, and oropharynx; bone and soft tissue; hematologic and lymphoid system; brain, muscle and eye; pulmonary system; and transplantationPediatric Dermatology
When skin diseases affect infants, children, and adolescents, our pediatric dermatologists are ready to help. As childhood skin conditions bring not only physical but also psychological challenges, we make it our priority to help prevent permanent scarring and disfigurement. Laser therapy is one tool we use for certain hemangiomas, port-wine stains, and other vascular lesions of the skin. Our pediatric dermatologists also offer expertise in diagnosing and treating a variety of skin conditions, including psoriasis, alopecia areata, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, acne, and genetic skin diseases. In addition, we conduct advanced research and clinical trials to find breakthrough treatments for childhood skin diseases.