What Does a Dermatologist Do?

Dr. Applegarth at Applegarth Dermatology, prioritizes keeping you safe from countless skin-related rashes, cancers, and sores (acne). He promotes yearly skin examinations to identify abnormalities when it's easiest to manage and treat them. He also takes pride in educating you about your risk factors for developing these harmful conditions through situations like sunburns (UV overexposure) or tanning beds. Our dermatologist in La Porte and Valparaiso, IN, has expertise in diseases impacting your hair, nails, and the mucous membranes in your mouth, nose, and eyelids. If you'd like us to examine or enhance these areas, give us a call.

What Does a Dermatologist Do?

Have you ever had an itch you couldn't stop scratching or a sunburn that develops blisters and makes it painful to move? If so, Dr. Applegarth is optimistic that you consulted a dermatologist to ensure it wasn't the cause of an underlying condition or had put you at risk of developing suspicious moles and freckles. Our dermatologist in La Porte and Valparaiso, IN, sees children and adults of all ages to help them understand their skin better, remove questionable birthmarks, and alleviate inflammation, dryness, and itching from rashes like eczema or rosacea that can make performing daily activities uncomfortable. It's also beneficial to see a dermatologist for problems with hair (loss or scalp dryness), scarring, warts, or psoriasis.

Dr. Applegarth is board-certified in internal medicine and dermatology and has been a dermatologist in La Porte and Valparaiso, IN, since 1998. To ensure that his patients receive the best possible medical care, Dr. Applegarth oversees a team of midlevel medical professionals at Applegarth Dermatology, including physician assistants and nurse practitioners, on-site at least twice a week. If you need a same-day appointment, we provide them during regular business hours. Please explore our website to learn more about the conditions we treat and the services provided. If you have skin-related questions or concerns or want to schedule an appointment with our dermatologist in La Porte and Valparaiso, IN, dial (219) 548-0360 for Valparaiso or (219) 362-0161 for La Porte.