UAB Medicine Dermatology has one of the best programs for treating complex skin diseases in the country. It is actually one of six Skin Diseases Research Centers designated by and funded the National Institutes of Health. The Southeast is fortunate to have this interdisciplinary centre of excellence for investigative dermatology. We treat thousands of cases of skin cancer each year as part of UAB's O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. These include melanoma and high-risk basal cells carcinomas, squamous cells carcinomas, and rarer skin tumors. UAB Dermatology offers complete care for patients of any age. We diagnose, manage, and treat conditions of skin, nails, hair and also assist patients in improving the look of their skin. Skin cancer, acne and bacterial or fungal infections are treated, as well as psoriasis and pigmented skin lesions. The treatments available are Mohs Micrographic Surgery for the removal of skin cancers. Laser hair removal is also an option, as well as laser treatment to remove pigmented and vascular lesions, tattoos and vascular lesions. Our full spectrum of UV light sources are available for skin treatment. Patch testing can be done to diagnose allergies. Cosmetic dermatology includes laser treatments for wrinkles and scars. Other services are tumescent liposculpture (tumescent liposculpture), sclerotherapy (chemical peels), ambulatory Phlebectomy and Botox or other dermal fillers. UAB Dermatology conducts clinical trials and offers treatments not yet offered by other medical facilities.