CLEARER SKIN, PERSONALIZED CARE 

Acne & Acne Scaring

Comprehensive acne care for all skin tones, with attention to active breakouts, post-inflammatory dark marks, texture, and scarring.

BARRIER-FOCUSED REPAIR 

Eczema & Atopic Dermatitis

Individualized care for chronic itch, dryness, inflammation, sleep disruption, discoloration, and recurring flares.

COMPLEX & INFLAMMATORY SKIN CARE 

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

Specialized, long-term care for painful recurring nodules, abscesses, drainage, tunnels, and scarring—without blame or dismissal.

COMPLEX & INFLAMMATORY SKIN CARE 

Psoriasis

Diagnosis and individualized treatment for skin, scalp, nail, and possible joint symptoms across every skin tone.

PIGMENT-CONCIOUS DERMATOLOGY

Pigmentation & Melasma

Diagnosis-centered care for melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, uneven tone, and other changes in skin color

COMPLEX & INFLAMMATORY CARE 

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

Specialized, long-term care for painful recurring nodules, abscesses, drainage, tunnels, and scarring—without blame or dismissal.

COMPLEX & INFLAMMATORY CARE 

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

Specialized, long-term care for painful recurring nodules, abscesses, drainage, tunnels, and scarring—without blame or dismissal.

COMPLEX & INFLAMMATORY CARE 

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)

Specialized, long-term care for painful recurring nodules, abscesses, drainage, tunnels, and scarring—without blame or dismissal.

CONTROL THE FLARE. PROTECT THE BARRIER. 

Treatment Options

How Dr. Marcelus Treats Eczema at Cutis MD

Barrier Repair

Fragrance-free cleansing, moisturizing, bathing, and practical daily routines.

Trigger Management

Identifying avoidable irritants and building a sustainable flare-prevention plan.

Phototherapy

Light-based treatment may be considered for selected patients.

A treatment plan combines eczema-friendly skin care with medication and trigger management according to severity.

Topical Therapy

Steroid and nonsteroid prescription options chosen for the body area and age.

Infection Care

Evaluation and treatment when crusting, oozing, pain, or infection is suspected.

Advanced Therapy

Biologic or oral therapy for moderate-to-severe or difficult-to-control disease.

CONTROL THE FLARE. PROTECT THE BARRIER. 

Treatment Options

How Dr. Marcelus Treats Eczema at Cutis MD

Barrier Repair

Fragrance-free cleansing, moisturizing, bathing, and practical daily routines.

Trigger Management

Identifying avoidable irritants and building a sustainable flare-prevention plan.

Phototherapy

Light-based treatment may be considered for selected patients.

A treatment plan combines eczema-friendly skin care with medication and trigger management according to severity.

Topical Therapy

Steroid and nonsteroid prescription options chosen for the body area and age.

Infection Care

Evaluation and treatment when crusting, oozing, pain, or infection is suspected.

Advanced Therapy

Biologic or oral therapy for moderate-to-severe or difficult-to-control disease.

PERSONALIZED CARE.      

Treatment Options

How Dr. Marcelus Treats HS at Cutis MD

Topical Care

Targeted topical care or antimicrobial therapies for selected areas and early disease.

Hormonal Options

Hormonal therapy may help selected patients with hormonally influenced disease.

Procedural Care

Advanced systemic treatment may be considered for moderate-to-severe HS.

Treatment is selected according to disease severity, affected areas, symptoms, previous therapies, medical history, and your preferences.

Oral Therapy

Anti-inflammatory antibiotics or other oral medicines when appropriate.

Biologic Therapy

Advanced systemic treatment may be considered for moderate-to-severe HS.

Wound & Surgical Coordination

Practical wound guidance and coordinated referral for persistent tunnels or scarring.

PROTECT. STABILIZE. SUPPORT.

Treatment Options

How Dr. Marcelus Treats Hair Loss at Cutis MD

Diagnostic Evaluation

Dermoscopy, focused laboratory testing, and biopsy when clinically appropriate.

Growth Support

Topical or oral growth-supporting therapy selected for the diagnosis.

PRP or PRFM

Regenerative procedures may support selected nonscarring hair-loss plans.

Treatment depends on whether the condition is scarring or nonscarring, how active it is, and which factors may be contributing.

Anti-inflammatory Care

Topical or injected treatment to calm active scalp inflammation.

Prescription Therapy

Oral medications may be considered for hormonal, autoimmune, or scarring patterns.

Hair-Care Guidance

Practical styling changes to reduce tension, irritation, and ongoing breakage.

ACTIVE ACNE + LONG-TERM MARKS

Treatment Options 

How Dr. Marcelus Treats Acne at Cutis MD

Prescription Topicals

Retinoids, antimicrobial agents, and anti-inflammatory therapies.

Oral Medications

Antibiotics or other systemic therapy for moderate or persistent acne.

Accutane

A highly effective option for severe, persistent, or scarring acne.

Plans are tailored to your acne pattern, skin sensitivity, scarring risk, and personal goals.

Pigment-Conscious Care

Strategies designed to treat acne while limiting irritation and dark marks.

Hormonal Therapy

Options for hormonally influenced acne in appropriate patients.

Scar Procedures

Peels, microneedling, injections, or other procedures selected by scar type.

SKIN, SCALP, NAILS & JOINTS

Treatment Options

How Dr. Marcelus Treats Psoriasis at Cutis MD

Topical Therapy

Prescription anti-inflammatory and scale-reducing treatments for localized disease.

Phototherapy

Controlled ultraviolet treatment may help selected patients with more extensive disease.

Biologic Therapy

Targeted medicines can treat moderate-to-severe psoriasis and some forms of psoriatic arthritis.

The plan depends on severity, affected locations, joint symptoms, medical history, and what has or has not worked before.

Scalp Treatment

Solutions, foams, oils, or shampoos selected for scale, inflammation, and hair practices.

Oral Medication

Systemic therapy may be considered when topical care is not sufficient.

Coordinated Care

Referral and collaboration when joint symptoms or related health concerns are present.

TREAT THE CAUSE + PROTECT THE SKIN

Treatment Options

How Dr. Marcelus Treats Pigmentation at Cutis MD

Diagnostic Assessment

Confirming whether the concern is melasma, PIH, or another pigment disorder.

Barrier Support

Reducing irritation and treating the inflammatory condition that created the marks.

Chemical Peels

Carefully selected procedures for appropriate skin types and diagnoses.

Treatment is selected according to the diagnosis, pigment depth, skin sensitivity, and risk of further discoloration.

Prescription Topicals

Individualized brightening and pigment-regulating therapy.

Sun & Visible-Light Protection

A daily protection strategy selected for tone, comfort, and adherence.

Combination Plans

Layered home and office treatment with maintenance to reduce recurrence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about acne, PIH, and treatment

  • Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is the dark discoloration that can remain after acne inflammation heals. It is especially common in melanin-rich skin, so treatment should address active acne while minimizing irritation and preventing new dark marks.

  • The goal is the opposite. Dr. Marcelus selects acne treatments with skin-of-color safety in mind and adjusts strength, frequency, and supportive skincare to control breakouts without unnecessary irritation that can worsen hyperpigmentation.

  • Many patients begin seeing fewer breakouts within six to eight weeks, but acne plans often need several months for their full effect. Dark marks and acne scars usually improve more gradually, and your timeline depends on acne severity, treatment consistency, and skin response.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about HS, diagnosis, and treatment

  • HS produces recurrent, painful lesions in characteristic locations — underarms, groin, thighs, buttocks — and involves deeper tissue inflammation, scarring, and tunneling that simple boils do not. Boils are usually isolated infections that resolve fully. HS is a chronic systemic condition that does not resolve without targeted treatment.

  • No. HS is an immune-mediated inflammatory condition, not an infection that can be spread. It cannot be transmitted through contact.

  • HS is widely underrepresented in medical training, and its characteristic locations and appearance are frequently misidentified as boils, folliculitis, or cysts. The average time from first symptom to accurate diagnosis is seven to ten years. Dr. Marcelus evaluates HS with current clinical criteria and can typically make the diagnosis in a single visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about hair loss, CCCA, and regrowth

  • In areas where the follicle has been permanently destroyed by scarring, hair cannot regrow. This is why early diagnosis and treatment are so critical — the goal is to stop the progression and preserve the follicles that remain. In early CCCA, halting progression and preventing further loss is achievable with appropriate treatment.

  • In most cases, yes — if caught before scarring occurs. With timely treatment and style modification, significant or complete regrowth is possible. In cases where tight styling has been practiced for many years without any treatment, some permanent thinning may remain.

  • CCCA is a scarring condition — meaning it permanently destroys hair follicles. Regular hair thinning from androgenetic alopecia or telogen effluvium does not destroy follicles. The distinction is critical for treatment planning, which is why dermoscopy and sometimes biopsy are important diagnostic tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about eczema, flares, and dark spots

  • In patients with melanin-rich skin, eczema appears gray, ashen, or dark purple rather than red — because darker skin tones have more melanin that mutes the visible redness of inflammation. This is why eczema is so commonly missed or misdiagnosed in Black patients. At Cutis MD, Dr. Marcelus evaluates eczema with full understanding of how it presents across all skin tones.

  • The eczema itself does not cause permanent discoloration, but the post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation it leaves behind can take months or even years to fade without targeted treatment. Dr. Marcelus addresses this directly as part of eczema management — not as a separate concern.

  • Many patients with eczema also have allergic conditions like hay fever or asthma — a connection called the atopic triad. However, eczema is primarily a dysfunction of the skin barrier and immune system, not purely an allergic condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about melasma, PIH, and pigmentation

  • Melasma is a chronic condition that can be effectively managed but not permanently cured. With consistent treatment and sun protection, most patients achieve significant and sustained improvement — but the condition can recur with hormonal changes or UV exposure without ongoing maintenance.

  • In the wrong hands, yes. Chemical peels that are too aggressive or not calibrated for your skin tone can trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in melanin-rich skin. At Cutis MD, peel selection is specific to your Fitzpatrick type.

  • Over-the-counter brightening products can support treatment but rarely produce meaningful results on established melasma or deep PIH on their own. Prescription-strength topicals and professionally supervised protocols are typically necessary for significant, lasting improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about psoriasis, flares, and treatment

  • There is no permanent cure for psoriasis, but it can be very effectively managed. With modern biologic therapies, many patients achieve near-complete or complete skin clearance. The goal at Cutis MD is finding the right treatment to keep your psoriasis well-controlled with minimal side effects.

  • No. Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition — it cannot be spread through skin contact or any other means.

  • Common triggers include stress, certain medications, skin injury (the Koebner phenomenon), infections, and alcohol. Identifying your personal triggers is part of the management approach at Cutis MD.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about children’s skin and hair

  • There is no minimum age. If your child has a skin condition causing discomfort, that hasn’t responded to over-the-counter treatment, or that your pediatrician has been unable to resolve, a dermatology evaluation is appropriate at any age.

  • Eczema in children often requires prescription treatment to achieve meaningful control. Over-the-counter products are frequently not strong enough for moderate to severe pediatric eczema. There are also now biologic options approved for children as young as 6 months. A dermatology evaluation can identify the right protocol for your child’s specific presentation.

  • Yes, and several types of hair loss occur specifically in children. CCCA and traction alopecia can begin in childhood, and tinea capitis — a fungal scalp infection — is one of the most common causes of hair loss in school-age children. Early evaluation is important to determine the cause and begin treatment before permanent damage occurs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about virtual dermatology visits

  • Cutis MD is currently completing the credentialing process with major Georgia insurers. During this transition, virtual visits are available on a self-pay basis at transparent, clearly communicated rates.

  • Yes. Dr. Marcelus can evaluate, diagnose, and prescribe appropriate medications through a virtual visit. Prescriptions are sent electronically to your preferred pharmacy.

  • If Dr. Marcelus determines after your virtual visit that an in-person evaluation is needed, she will let you know directly and can schedule you at the Vinings office.