Excoriated Acne
Excoriated acne usually appears to others as a mild form of acne, without pustules or nodules. To the person with the acne, however, it may be intolerable for a variety of reasons. People with excoriated acne often wish that they could stop all ... [... more]
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Rosacea FAQs
I heard that blood pressure medication can cause a rosacea flare-up. I wonder if I am alone or do other people with rosacea suffer Does rosacea sometimes disappear for good after one episode? What makes rhinophyma different from other rosacea ... [... more]
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KTP laser, diode laser
Dermatologist-reviewed article about the lasers and intense pulsed light used to treat rosacea. Dermatologists have been using lasers since the mid-1980s to treat rosacea. Today, an ever-increasing number of lasers and a non-laser light therapy ... [... more]
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Early Acne Often Predicts Severe Acne
When acne appears earlier than expected, dermatologists recommend an evaluation as early acne often predicts severe acne. When acne begins early, between 8 and 11 years of age, it often means severe acne as a teenager. Treating the acne before it ... [... more]
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Skin infections
Having eczema increases the risk of developing some other medical conditions, including asthma and hay fever. Having atopic dermatitis (AD), especially a severe case, increases the risk of developing these medical conditions: The Lewin Group ... [... more]
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Basal Cell Carcinoma: What it Looks Like
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer worldwide, accounting for 80% of all diagnosed skin cancer cases. Basal cell carcinoma appears most often on sun-exposed areas, such as the as the face, scalp, ears, neck, chest, hands, ... [... more]
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The Lunchtime Peel: What It Can Do for You
Reviewed by dermatologists who regularly perform chemical peels, this article explains in easy-to-understand language what a lunchtime peel can do. Dermatologists have a variety of treatments to make your skin feel better and look younger. One ... [... more]
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AgingSkinNet Article - Protection Against Photoaging
Prevention by use of photoprotective agents-sunscreen and clothing Photoprotection is the use of physical and/or chemical agents to prevent the skin-damaging effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in sunlight. Physical agents are clothing, ... [... more]
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Signs and Symptoms
Rosacea may begin as a tendency to flush or blush easily. In fact, when people with rosacea think about their pasts, they often remember flushing or blushing more easily than most. This tendency to flush or blush easily can occur over a long ... [... more]
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Skin Cancer: A Fact of Life in Skin of Color
Skin cancer develops in skin of color; here's how to recognize it. People of all races and colors get skin cancer. This common cancer develops in people of African, Asian, Latino, and Native American descent. Even Aboriginal Australians have ... [... more]
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What Skin Cancer Looks Like
Providing patients and health care professional with up-to-date information on the treatment and management of disorders of the skin, hair and nails and educational literature and health guideline descriptions. Cluster of slow growing, shiny or ... [... more]
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PsoriasisNet Article - What is Scalp Psoriasis?
Plaque psoriasis can develop anywhere on the skin. On most parts of the body, it is simply called plaque psoriasis. When the raised, reddish, and often scaly patches appear on the scalp, the psoriasis is called "scalp psoriasis." Scalp [... more]
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