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Sandhya V Koppula MD: Cornell Dermatology Clinic

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Sandhya V Koppula MD: Cornell Dermatology Clinic

Sandhya V Koppula MD practices medical dermatology in the Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Portland communit

01/04/2022

If you want to learn more about our dermatology practice in Beaverton, call our clinic at 503-439-6969 or request an appointment online at cornelldermclinic.com. Every new patient joining our practice tends to ask how out-of-network clinics function. Generally speaking, an out-of-network provider is one who does not accept or does not have a contract with a patient's health insurance company. Certain practices with a holistic care structure, like ours, may not accept any insurance plans. When you see these kinds of providers, lab orders and prescriptions are still processed through your insurance coverage. Patients actively seek (and want to pay out of pocket for) out-of-network physicians who provide a deeper level of medical thoroughness, offer willingness to follow-up, and make adjustments to short/long-term treatment.

12/14/2021

If you are having many lesions popping up on your face that look like moles but are not behaving like normal spots, call the clinic at 503-439-6969 or request an appointment at cornelldermclinic.com. Fibrous papules are small bumps commonly appearing on the nose. These lesions are harmless but can look worrisome due to such spots mimicking moles and skin cancers. The sudden nature of these papules tends to distress patients. These lesions can be left alone or biopsied to confirm their benign nature.

12/07/2021

If you are having unusual lesions arising from excessive friction and itching, call the clinic at 503-439-6969 or request an appointment at cornelldermclinic.com. Prurigo Nodularis is an itchy bump appearing on the skin as a result of repeated friction on a single area, most of the time due to superficial rubbing but also related to intense scratching. These growths can become large and dark-colored depending on the duration of symptoms and can be distressing. These lesions can be treated through surgical removal, liquid nitrogen, etc. Once the trigger factor is identified and the spots are treated, Prurigo Nodularis would not recur in the same area again.

11/30/2021

If you are having bothersome glands and pus growths on acne-prone areas of your skin, call the clinic at 503-439-6969 or request an appointment online at cornelldermclinic.com. Oil glands, known as sebaceous glands, that lubricate the skin tend to change under the influence of hormones and enlarge during puberty. These are the glands involved with blackheads, whiteheads, and cystic acne. Some individuals tend to have enlarged sebaceous glands that rise above the skin surface and may protrude out as pale yellow bumps on the face. These spots are harmless, but can be cosmetically distressing. Treatments range from topical to oral Vitamin A products.

11/23/2021

If you get bitten by a spider or another bug and your skin is reacting badly, call the clinic at 503-439-6969 or request an appointment with the button at the end. Fall is the season winding down from the hustle and bustle of summer. At this time, bugs are in the later phases of their lifespans and can be more aggressive. When working with firewood or working in the garden, watch for spiders and bees. Identifying and preventing spider bites are ideal, but if you are bitten and the insect bite reaction is spreading along with a bodily fever, go see a board-certified professional when possible.

11/16/2021

If your skin is reacting badly to everyday cuts and nicks, call the clinic at 503-439-6969 or request an appointment online at cornelldermclinic.com. Most people get scratches on the skin either from a pencil/pen or a fingernail and do not give such injuries a second thought. However, in some individuals, the same scratches become red, swollen, and itchy—these symptoms can last for several hours. This reaction is similar to hives, but happens when the skin is scratched or constricted. Most patients take these issues in stride, but when quality of life is affected, there are antihistamine treatments that can help.

11/09/2021

If you or your children are having unusual blistery rashes, call the clinic at 503-439-6969 or request an appointment online at cornelldermclinic.com. Chicken pox is a viral infection which children are usually immunized against before starting Kindergarten. Rarely, breakthrough infection may occur in the form of a blistery rash with fever. The same virus is responsible for shingles in adults. Shingles, also known as zoster, is a painful and blistery rash that appears along a nerve distribution one side of the body. Adults can be vaccinated against shingles as well. The most distressing symptom of shingles is the pain lingering for a long while after the initial rash clears—the key is to treat shingles as soon as possible.

11/02/2021

If you are having a rash with painful skin wound openings, call the clinic at 503-439-6969 or request an appointment online at cornelldermclinic.com. Atopic dermatitis, or eczema as it is commonly referred to, usually takes of form of a persistent itch. Our skin as an organ protects our insides from the elements—when the skin gets scratched and our natural barrier opens, there are new avenues for various infections to occur. Individuals with eczema and broken-open skin tend to be susceptible to Staph infection—the skin would then get red and painful while having pus. Timely treatment with oral antibiotics is the key to a quick recovery and capping the spread. Other common infections include: cold sores, warts, and molluscum.

10/26/2021

If you are having a rash with painful groups of blisters, call the clinic at 503-439-6969 or request an appointment online at cornelldermclinic.com. Herpes simplex is caused by a virus (HSV1 and HSV2) which can be spread by sexual contact or saliva exchange. Something as simple as sharing a drink can spread the virus. Signs of an initial infection would include flu-like symptoms with breakout of painful blisters in groups with surrounding redness. Common locations for these lesions are in the mouth and genitalia. Treatment ranges from topical cortisone to oral antivirals but the virus may also resolve on its own. The virus, however, can be reactivated by stress, infection, or re-exposure then presenting itself as a burning/tingling sensation preceding new blisters. Individuals with frequent recurrences of herpes may take oral antivirals preemptively.

10/19/2021

If you are experienced rapidly spreading irritation and discharge from skin folds, call the clinic at 503-439-6969 or request an appointment online at cornelldermclinic.com. Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is caused by abnormal inflammation of apocrine glands in the skin often occurring in folds under the arms, behind the neck, and in the groin area. This inflammation may cause uncomfortable swelling and/or discharge, and occurs more frequently in individuals with metabolic disorders or family history. Treatment of HS ranges topical to biologic medications, depending on severity.

10/12/2021

If you are concerned about air quality’s effect on your skin, call the clinic at 503-439-6969 or request an appointment online at cornelldermclinic.com. Some examples of irritant pollutants affecting the skin are smog, car exhaust, and local landfills/dump-sites. Cleansing the skin with a mild soap and water soon after being outside in polluted areas for long hours is one measure preventing contact dermatitis. Wearing a mask in smoky areas and long-sleeves is another preventative approach. Consult your local air quality index as needed for planning.

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Beaverton, OR
97006

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://Cornelldermclinic.com/

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