our practice
- LaCartia Best, MD
- Natalie Murray, BSN
contact information
- Best Dermatology, LLC
- 8860 Columbia 100 Parkway
- Suite 212
- Columbia, Maryland 21045
- Tel: (410) 964-0993
- Fax: (410) 964-0900
- Map
- Email Us
other locations
- 7525 Greenway Center Drive
- Suite 214
- Greenbelt, MD 20770
- Tel: 1 (877) 339-3389
- Fax: (410) 964-0900
- Map
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Health Topics:
Health Education Index
A
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Accutane (isotretinoin)
- 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: Mild
- Acne: Moderate
- Acne: Severe
- Acne: Truncal (on the body)
- Actinic Keratosis (AK)
- Acyclovir - Oral
- Adult Acne
- Aging Skin Basics
- Albinism
- Allergies: Controlling Indoor Allergies
- Alopecia Areata
- Alopecia: Cicatricial (Scarring)
- Alternative and Complementary Skin Care Therapies (CAM)
- Angioma: Cherry
- Angioma: Spider
- Antibiotics for Acne
- Antibiotics for Skin Infections (Topical and Oral)
- Antifungals for Skin Infections (Topical and Oral)
- Antihistamines
- Arthritis: Psoriatic
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Basics
- Atopic Dermatitis in Children
- Atopic Dermatitis: Avoiding Flares
B
- Bed Bugs
- Behcet's Syndrome
- Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzac, Clearasil, Proactiv)
- Biologics for Psoriasis
- Boils and Carbuncles
- Botox (onabotulinumtoxin A): Cosmetic
- 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
- Clinical Research
- Clobetasol Topical
- Clobex Lotion (clobetasol)
- Clobex Shampoo (clobetasol)
- Clobex Spray (clobetasol)
- Contact Dermatitis
- Corticosteroids for Eczema
- Corticosteroids: Topical
- Cosmetic Dermatology Basics
- 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 Herpetiformis
- Dermatitis, Hand
- Dermatofibroma
- Dermatographism
- Diaper Dermatitis
- Differin (adapalene) Gel, 0.3%
- Doxycycline, Anti-Inflammatory Dose (Low-Dose)
- Dry Skin (Xerosis)
- Dyshidrotic Eczema (Pompholyx)
- Dysport (abobotulinumtoxin A)
E
- Eczema (Dermatitis)
- Eczema Treatment
- Eczema: Bathing and Moisturizing
- Elidel (pimecrolimus)
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Epiduo (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) Gel
- EpiPen (epinephrine injection)
- Erivedge (vismodegib)
- Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease)
- Erythema Multiforme Minor
- Erythema Nodosum
- Erythrasma
F
- Facial Flushing
- Facial Skin Rejuvenation
- Famvir (famciclovir)
- Finacea (azelaic acid)
- Fixed Drug Eruption
- Folliculitis
- Freckles (Ephilides)
- Fungal Nail Infection (Onychomycosis)
- Fungal Skin Infections (tinea, ringworm)
G
H
- Hair Excess (Unwanted Facial Hair)
- Hair Loss (Balding)
- Hair Loss: Female
- Hair Loss: Male
- Head Lice
- Health Information on the Internet
- Hemangiomas
- Herpes: Genital
- Herpes: Oral and Skin
- Hives (Urticaria)
- Humira (adalimumab) for Psoriasis
- Hydroquinone
- Hyperhidrosis (Sweating Excessively)
- Hyperpigmentation, Post-Inflammatory (PIH)
I
- Ichthyosis Vulgaris
- Impetigo
- Indoor Tanning Risks
- Intertrigo
- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
- iPLEDGE Program
- Itching
J
K
L
- Lamisil Topical (terbinafine)
- 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
- Lupus: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Lyme Disease
M
- Medication Rebates for Dermatology Treatments
- Medication Refills
- Melasma
- Merz Appearex
- Methotrexate for Psoriasis
- MetroGel (metronidazole)
- Metronidazole for Rosacea
- Microdermabrasion
- Minocycline for Acne
- Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer
- Moisturizers
- Moisturizers for Eczema
- Moles (Nevi)
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Morphea
- MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staph. Aureus)
N
- Non-Surgical Eye Lifts
- Non-Surgical Face Lifts
- Non-Surgical Lip Enhancement
- Non-Surgical Neck Lifts
- Non-Surgical Nose Jobs
- Nummular Eczema
O
P
- Patch Testing for Skin Allergies
- Pediculosis (body lice)
- Pemphigus
- Penlac (ciclopirox)
- Perioral Dermatitis
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) (Photorejuvenation)
- Phototherapy for Psoriasis
- Pityriasis Alba
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)
- Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
- Port Wine Stain
- Prednisone
- Pregnancy-Related Skin Problems
- Prevage
- Propecia (finasteride)
- Protopic (tacrolimus) Ointment
- Psoriasis Basics
- Psoriasis Severity
- Psoriasis Treatment
- Psoriasis: Erythrodermic
- Psoriasis: Guttate
- Psoriasis: Inverse
- Psoriasis: Plaque
- Psoriasis: Pustular
- Psoriasis: Scalp
- Psoriasis: Skin Care and Management
- Pyogenic Granuloma
R
- Radiesse
- Renova (tretinoin)
- Restylane
- Retin A Micro (tretinoin)
- Retinoids: Topical
- RevaleSkin (1% CoffeeBerry)
- Rogaine (minoxidil)
- Rosacea and Cosmetics
- Rosacea and Itch
- 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
- Salicylic Acid for Psoriasis
- Scabies
- Scar
- Scleroderma
- 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 Self Examination
- Skin Tag (Acrochordon)
- Skin, Normal
- Solaraze® Gel (diclofenac sodium - 3%)
- Solodyn (minocycline)
- Spider Veins
- Staphylococcus (Staph aureus)
- Stelara (ustekinumab) for Psoriasis
- Strep (Group A Streptococcus, GAS)
- Sun Protection
- Sunburn
- Sunscreens
- Swimmer's Itch
T
- Taclonex Ointment
- Tattoo Removal
- Tazorac (tazarotene)
- Tazorac (tazarotene) for Psoriasis
- Thermage
- Tinea Versicolor
- Tissue Tightening
- Topical 5-FU (5-Fluorouracil)
- Tretinoin (Retin A Micro, Renova)
- Tri-Luma Cream
V
- Valtrex (valacyclovir)
- Vaniqa (eflornithine)
- Vanos (fluocinonide)
- Varicose Veins
- Vectical (calcitriol) Ointment
- Vitamin D Derivatives for Psoriasis
- Vitiligo