State-of-the-Art Skin Care
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Our board certified skin experts will happily look for, find, and treat suspicious dark spots or moles on the skin to eliminate the potential for skin cancers before they evolve and to treat existing spots before they have the chance to become more serious. If we find removal to be in your best interest, be assured that your skin cancer surgery will be quick, with little to no discomfort, and typically with little recovery time.

Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer, but it is also among the most preventable through diligent use of broad spectrum sunscreen and avoidance of tanning beds and excessive UV rays.

For those at higher risk of skin cancer, choosing the right place for screenings is crucial. In Ponchatoula, LA, Benson Dermatology offers expert screenings by board-certified dermatologists, prioritizing optimal skin health and early detection.

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Dr. Benson has a long-established reputation as an expert in the prevention, detection, and treatment of skin cancer, with decades of experience in the US and New Zealand, the skin cancer capital of the world. With our Benson Dermatology team of board certified dermatologists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, skin cancers are diagnosed and treated in our office daily.

We offer diagnostic acumen and expert care for the wide array of rashes, allergies, infections, and growths which present themselves every day in our practice.

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For patients suffering from moderate to severe acne, our Ponchatoula dermatologist offers state-of-the-art treatments and customized treatment plans to help you regain the skin of your dreams.

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Common fungal diseases are treatable with topical or oral medications, whereas painful ingrown toenails are immediately and permanently treated in our office.

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We treat it all—from the distressing alopecia areata to ringworm of the scalp, from bothersome dandruff to severe psoriasis, from hereditary male baldness to thinning hair of middle-aged women.

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For troublesome and potentially disfiguring skin cancers, Mohs micrographic surgery has now become the gold standard of treatment, and it is available at Benson Dermatology.

We specialize in the detection and removal of cancerous cells within the skin caused by sun and environmental damage or genetic pre-disposition. We utilize the most innovative and advanced treatments to ensure the best possible cure rate and to minimize post-treatment scarring. Non-cancerous surgeries, such as cyst removals, are common practice at Benson Dermatology.

Our team of pediatric dermatologists are dedicated to your child's wellness and comfort when treating their skin conditions. 

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Cysts can be both unsightly and uncomfortable, and when they start to bother you, finding the right skin specialist for their removal is crucial. Benson Dermatology offers top-notch cyst removal solutions in Ponchatoula. 

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