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Skin Conditions Vanguard Dermatology Treats:
A common skin condition typically associated with teenagers, acne isn’t limited to a specific age group. It usually occurs on the face, shoulders, chest, and neck and can occur in adolescence or adulthood. Acne is often an inherited condition, although stress, poor sleep habits, and hormonal changes stimulate the skin’s oil production and lead to breakouts.
Acne
Often called atopic dermatitis, eczema is characterized by itchy, red skin. Eczema is a common childhood ailment but can occur at any age.
Eczema
Moles are pigmented lesions on your skin. Some people are born with moles. In other cases, moles can develop in childhood or early adulthood. Less common are moles that appear later in life. A key when evaluating moles is to notice their size, shape, and color. Small, round, brown moles typically are benign and don’t require treatment except for cosmetic reasons. Moles with irregular shapes should be monitored to see if they change size or color.
Moles
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Rosacea
Redness, especially on the face, is the primary feature of rosacea. It may occasionally be accompanied by acne-like pimples or irritated eyes. Rosacea is fairly common, especially among Americans with northern European ancestry. Lifestyle and environmental factors, in addition to genetics, can also cause rosacea flare-ups. These include sun exposure, spicy foods, and drinking alcohol.
Rashes
A rash describes any visible change to the skin’s appearance, such as what might occur after a bug bite, contacting poison oak, or hives. Acute rashes persist for a certain amount of time, such as weeks or even months, unless treated. Chronic rashes appear, fade, and reemerge intermittently and are usually caused by specific triggers. Rashes may be annoying, uncomfortable occurrences or may signal a more serious underlying medical condition.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition characterized by scaly plaques, especially on the knees, elbows, and scalp. Psoriasis may affect the whole body at once or in just a few areas. Joint pain in the hands, feet, knees, or hips may accompany rashes in some patients. This is known as psoriatic arthritis. Psoriasis is linked to an increased risk of patients developing more worrisome medical conditions, such as metabolic syndrome. They should follow up with their primary care physician for their normal preventive screening measures.
Skin Cancer
One in five Americans will develop some type of skin cancer over the course of their lifetimes. With early detection and treatment, however, most skin cancers are completely curable.
Our committed staff has the expertise and experience to treat all your medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology needs. Save time and energy and start your complete skin care journey here. Below are a few of the conditions we treat.
Whether you're looking to maintain healthy skin or treat a specific condition, Vanguard Dermatology in New Windsor, NY delivers trusted care for acne, mole removal, psoriasis, rashes, skin cancer, and more. Led in part by Joshua Shapiro, PA-C—a compassionate, highly trained provider with a strong foundation in both medical and pediatric dermatology—we proudly serve New Windsor with evidence-based, personalized treatment.
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Our committed staff has the expertise and experience to treat all your medical and pediatric dermatology needs. Save time and energy and start your complete skin care journey here. Below are a few of the conditions we treat.
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448 Temple Hill Rd, Unit 101
New Windsor, NY 12553
Monday, 7 AM–3:00 PM
Tuesday, 11 AM–7:00 PM
Wednesday, CLOSED
Thursday, 11 AM–7:00 PM
Friday, 7AM–3 PM
"Joshua is passionate about providing compassionate, family-centered care, treating each patient as if they were his own family."
1208B VFW Parkway
Suite 200
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Monday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
(617) 608-1575
More About Esther Langner, PA-C
Passionate about patient care, Esther creates a warm and supportive environment where patients feel at ease throughout their treatments."
Joshua Shapiro, PA-C
Joshua Shapiro is a Physician Assistant specializing in medical and pediatric dermatology. He began his career earning an Associate of Applied Science in Paramedic Medicine before completing his Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies.
Joshua is passionate about providing compassionate, family-centered care, treating each patient as if they were his own family. He is dedicated to supporting children and adults alike through both short-term concerns and long-term skin conditions, helping them feel comfortable and confident every step of the way.
His clinical expertise includes treating acne, actinic keratoses, alopecia, contact dermatitis, eczema, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), psoriasis, and skin cancer. In addition, he is skilled in surgical procedures such as cryotherapy and electrodessication & curettage.
Outside of the office, Joshua enjoys spending time with his daughter and sharing new experiences together.
Monday, 7 AM–3:00 PM
Tuesday, 11 AM–7:00 PM
Wednesday, CLOSED
Thursday, 11 AM–7:00 PM
Friday, 7AM–3PM
448 Temple Hill Rd, Unit 101
New Windsor, NY 12553
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