Diagnosing and treating your hair, nail or skin conditions
Congenital skin disorders
Dermatomyositis
Excess sweating (hyperhidrosis)
Granuloma annulare
Hair thinning
Hives
Itchy skin
Nail disorders, such as brittle nails and nail fungus
Sebhorreic keratoses
Squamous cell carcinoma
Vascular anomalies
Surgical and medical treatments
Laser surgery for birthmarks and vascular lesions
Lifestyle changes
Prescription and over-the-counter medication
Micrographic surgery (Mohs surgery)
Nail biopsy
Nutrition
Skin biopsies
Surgical removal of skin cancer and noncancerous skin lesions
A major focus of the Department of Dermatology with the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health is skin disease research. Many of our clinicians lead research studies to advance our understanding of skin disease. Learn more about our research
There are many clinical trials involving both children and adults, including skin conditions in individuals with cancers or who have undergone organ transplants. Learn more about our clinical trials
The dermatology team at UW Health includes experts in common and complex skin and nail conditions, from eczema to cancer.