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Dr. Douglas Hamilton, M.D.

Dermapathologist

Dr. Douglas Hamilton practices Dermatopathology in Woodland Hills, CA. Dermatopathology is a medical specialty that focuses on dermatology and pathology, and involves the diagnosis of various diseases of the skin, hair, and nails by looking at cutaneous diseases at a microscopic and molecular level. By revealing the histology of diseases and results from a specific diagnostic interpretation, Dr. Hamilton is able to analyze the potential causes of skin diseases at a basic level.
Dr. Douglas Hamilton, M.D.
  • Woodland Hills, CA
  • Accepting new patients

I have a growing mole?

Biopsy is the ultimate answer and to satisfy your concern and any uncertainty that the dermatologist may have - this can be done. The best to you. Douglas Hamilton, M.D. READ MORE
Biopsy is the ultimate answer and to satisfy your concern and any uncertainty that the dermatologist may have - this can be done.
The best to you.

Douglas Hamilton, M.D.

What is this rash?

2 rashes are likely in this area of the chest: seborrheic dermatitis (non-infectious) & tinea versicolor (very superficial fungus infection). Both are very treatable; you should READ MORE
2 rashes are likely in this area of the chest: seborrheic dermatitis (non-infectious) & tinea versicolor (very superficial fungus infection). Both are very treatable; you should see a board certified dermatologist for both confirmation of diagnosis & treatment.
Best to you.

Dr. Hamilton

Small brownish spot on arm not going away?

Hello, The pic does not define it as well as an exam would but one strong possibility - fitting with your initial assumption- is a consequence of a bruise: telangiectasias (little READ MORE
Hello,

The pic does not define it as well as an exam would but one strong possibility - fitting with your initial assumption- is a consequence of a bruise: telangiectasias (little spider veins) & hyperpigmentation (brown spot) from iron in blood. Best is to see a board certified dermatologist.

I have a skin tag DIY removal issue?

Hello, The best way is to have a dermatologist or primary care M.D. clip it off;,cauterize the base to avoid bleeding, bandage, and send in the specimen for pathology (we can't READ MORE
Hello,

The best way is to have a dermatologist or primary care M.D. clip it off;,cauterize the base to avoid bleeding, bandage, and send in the specimen for pathology (we can't know for sure that it is OK without pathology).
Best wishes.

Douglas Hamilton, M.D.