our practice
- Dr. Timothy Garth Abrahamson, MD
- Kathy K
- Mary D
- Tashina S, CMA
- Kyan A, LPN
- Abby G, RN
contact information
- Greater Des Moines Dermatology PC
- 2424 128th Street
- Urbandale, Iowa 50323
- Tel: 1(515) 243-8676
- Fax: 1(515) 243-0487
- Map
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Health Topics:
Health Education Index
A
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Acne and Diet
- Acne Basics
- Acne in Teenagers
- Acne Medications: Non-Prescription
- Acne Medications: Prescription
- Acne Medicine Tips
- Acne Myths
- Acne Scars
- Acne Skin Care
- Acne Tips for Boys
- Acne Tips for Girls
- Acne Treatments
- Acne: Laser and Light Therapies
- Acne: Mild
- Acne: Moderate
- Acne: Severe
- Acne: Truncal (on the body)
- Actinic Keratosis (AK)
- Acyclovir - Oral
- Acyclovir - Topical
- Adult Acne
- Aging Skin Animation
- Aging Skin Basics
- Albinism
- Allegra (fexofenadine)
- Allergies: Controlling Indoor Allergies
- Allergy: Latex
- Alopecia Areata
- Alopecia: Cicatricial (Scarring)
- Amoxicillin
- Angioma: Cherry
- Antibiotics for Acne
- Antibiotics for Skin Infections (Topical and Oral)
- Antifungals for Skin Infections (Topical and Oral)
- Antihistamines
- Anxiety Disorders
- Arthritis: Psoriatic
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Basics
- Atopic Dermatitis and Moisturizers
- Atopic Dermatitis Skin Care
- Azathioprine (Imuran)
B
- Bed Bugs
- Behcet's Syndrome
- Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzac, Clearasil, Proactiv)
- Biologics for Psoriasis
- Bleach Baths for Eczema
- Boils and Carbuncles
- Botulinum Toxin Cosmetic
- Botulinum Toxin: Hyperhidrosis
- Brown Spots
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Burns (to the skin)
C
- Calcineurin Inhibitors
- Candidiasis: Oral (Thrush)
- Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers)
- Cellulitis
- Chemical Peels
- Chickenpox
- Claripel (hydroquinone / sunscreen)
- Clinical Research
- Clobetasol Topical
- Coal Tar - Topical
- Contact Dermatitis
- Corticosteroids: Topical
- Cosmeceuticals
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Cosmetics
- Cryotherapy (Liquid Nitrogen)
- Curettage and Cautery
- Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL)
- Cyclosporine for Psoriasis
- Cyst, Epidermoid (Sebaceous)
D
- Dandruff
- Decubitus Ulcers (Bed Sores)
- Dermabrasion
- Dermal Fillers (Soft Tissue Augmentation)
- Dermatitis, Hand
- Dermatofibroma
- Dermatographism
- Diaper Dermatitis
- Dry Skin (Xerosis)
- Dyshidrotic Eczema (Pompholyx)
- Dysport (abobotulinumtoxin A)
E
- Eczema (Dermatitis)
- Eczema Treatment
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- EpiPen (epinephrine injection)
- Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease)
- Erythema Multiforme Minor
- Erythema Nodosum
- Erythrasma
F
- Facial Skin Rejuvenation
- Fixed Drug Eruption
- Folliculitis
- Freckles (Ephilides)
- Fungal Nail Infection (Onychomycosis)
- Fungal Skin Infections (tinea, ringworm)
G
- Gabapentin (Neurontin)
- Genital Warts (Condyloma)
- Glossary: Dermatology
- Granuloma Annulare
- Griseofulvin (generic)
H
- Hair Excess (Unwanted Facial Hair)
- Hair Loss (Balding)
- Hair Loss: Female
- Hair Loss: Male
- Hair Transplantation (Dermatology)
- Head Lice
- Hemangiomas
- Herpes: Genital
- Herpes: Oral and Skin
- Hives (Urticaria)
- Hydroquinone
- Hyperpigmentation, Post-Inflammatory (PIH)
I
- Ichthyosis Vulgaris
- Impetigo
- Indoor Tanning Risks
- International Travel
- Intertrigo
- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
- iPLEDGE Program
- Itching
J
K
L
- Laser and Light Treatments for Rosacea
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Resurfacing
- Laser Treatment for Spider Veins
- Laser: Fractional
- Lasers for Psoriasis
- Lasers: For Skin
- Latisse® (bimatropost ophthalmic solution)
- Lentigines (Age Spots, Liver Spots)
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Lichen Simplex Chronicus (Neurodermatitis)
- Lipoma
- Liposuction: Tumescent
- Lupus: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Lyme Disease
- Lyrica (Pregabalin) for Epilepsy
M
- Medication Rebates for Dermatology Treatments
- Medication Refills
- Melasma
- Methotrexate for Psoriasis
- Microdermabrasion
- Minocycline for Acne
- Mohs Surgery Animation
- Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer
- Moisturizers
- Moles (Nevi)
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Morphea
- MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staph. Aureus)
N
O
P
- Patch Testing for Skin Allergies
- Pediculosis (body lice)
- Pemphigus
- Perioral Dermatitis
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) (Photorejuvenation)
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Acne
- Photographs
- Phototherapy (PUVA)
- Phototherapy - Home
- Phototherapy - UVB
- Phototherapy for Psoriasis
- Pityriasis Alba
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)
- Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
- Port Wine Stain
- Psoriasis Basics
- Psoriasis Severity
- Psoriasis Treatment
- Psoriasis Updates
- Psoriasis: Erythrodermic
- Psoriasis: Guttate
- Psoriasis: Inverse
- Psoriasis: Plaque
- Psoriasis: Pustular
- Psoriasis: Scalp
- Psoriasis: Skin Care and Management
- Pyogenic Granuloma
R
- Radiesse
- Restylane
- Retinoids: Topical
- Rosacea and Cosmetics
- Rosacea Basics
- Rosacea Diary
- Rosacea Research
- Rosacea Skin Care
- Rosacea Subtype 1 (Facial Redness)
- Rosacea Subtype 2 (Bumps and Pimples)
- Rosacea Subtype 3 (Enlargement of the Nose)
- Rosacea Subtype 4 (Ocular Rosacea)
- Rosacea Treatment
- Rosacea: Tips for Keeping It Under Control
S
- Scabies
- Scar
- Scleroderma
- Sculptra®
- Sebaceous Hyperplasia
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Shingles (Zoster)
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Cancer Basics
- Skin Cancer, Basal Cell
- Skin Cancer, Melanoma
- Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell
- Skin Cancer: Squamous Cell in Situ
- Skin Care
- Skin Care News
- Skin Care News
- Skin Care News
- Skin Care News
- Skin Grafting
- Skin Self Exam Animation
- Skin Self Examination
- Skin Tag (Acrochordon)
- Skin Virtual Age (SVA)
- Skin, Normal
- Skin: Sensitive
- Spider Veins
- Spironolactone for Acne
- Staphylococcus (Staph aureus)
- Stelara (ustekinumab) for Psoriasis
- Strep (Group A Streptococcus, GAS)
- Sun Protection
- Sunburn
- Sunscreens
- Swimmer's Itch
T
- Tattoo Removal
- Thermage
- Tinea Versicolor
- Tissue Tightening
- Topical 5-FU (5-Fluorouracil)
- Tretinoin (Retin A Micro, Renova)
- Tri-Luma Cream
V
- Vanos (fluocinonide)
- Varicose Veins
- Vectical (calcitriol) Ointment
- Vitamin D Derivatives for Psoriasis
- Vitiligo