Dermatology

Itchy, irritated skin can be a warning sign of skin allergies or another chronic skin condition. Direct Wellness RVA provides high-quality dermatology services, both in-office and through telehealth, to adults and adolescents at a convenient monthly membership fee. Grace Beers, PA-C, MSPAS, takes a personalized approach to identifying the root cause of symptoms that affect your skin, hair, and nails. She recommends holistic skin care strategies and the latest treatments to manage your condition. Call the Midlothian, Virginia, office today to schedule a dermatology consultation or book an appointment online.

What is dermatology?

Dermatology is a field of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the skin, nails, and hair.

Direct Wellness RVA offers dermatology services in-office for adults and adolescents for a monthly membership fee. The fee covers the costs of diagnostic testing and customized treatment plans to address a variety of acute and chronic skin-related conditions.

Grace’s experience in emergency medicine allows her to treat skin injuries and other emergencies in-office. She also provides referrals to dermatology specialists if you need additional care.

When should I schedule a dermatology appointment?

Direct Wellness RVA offers a variety of dermatology services in-office, including diagnostic testing and custom treatment plans.

You can schedule a consultation if you need help managing an existing skin condition like eczema, psoriasis, or acne. Personalized care is also available to address new skin-related symptoms, such as:

• Hives
• Infections
• Open wounds
• Skin allergies
• Brittle or fungal nails
• Hair thinning and loss

Grace also offers diagnostic testing and preventive screenings for skin cancer. Schedule an evaluation if you have unusual changes in your skin’s color or texture or irregularly shaped or bleeding moles.

What can I expect during my initial dermatology appointment?

During your initial dermatology appointment at Direct Wellness RVA, you can expect to meet with Grace to review your personal and family medical history, current health, and symptoms.

She also performs a thorough skin evaluation to identify inflammation, pain, and other symptoms that require a diagnosis. You may need bloodwork, a skin scrape, allergy testing, or other diagnostics, so Grace can make decisions about your treatment plan.

Your treatment may include over-the-counter or prescription medicines, including topical creams or oral medications to clear infections or calm irritated skin. If you have risk factors for cancer, you may need a minor procedure to remove a sample of skin for further evaluation.

Follow-up appointments are available in the office and through telehealth to monitor your recovery and your general skin health. Grace also provides nutritional recommendations and other guidance you can use to improve the health of your hair, skin, and nails.

Call Direct Wellness RVA today to schedule a dermatology consultation or book an appointment online.