Acne Scarring
A detailed and comprehensive discussion of acne scars starts with causes of scarring, prevention of scarring, types of scars, and treatments for scars. Before talking about scars, a word about spots that may look like scars but are not scars in ... [... more]
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Treating Eczema with Steroids
Treatment with steroid-based corticosteroids can mean relief from the constant itching and accompanying red, scaly skin patches of eczema. Yet, many patients and their families are fearful of using steroids due to potential side effects ... [... more]
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AgingSkinNet Article - Good Hair Care May Head off Hair Loss
August is Hair Loss Awareness Month®, a perfect time to think about your hair care practices. A quick review can help uncover habits that may be causing lackluster locks - or even hair loss. To help you understand what may be damaging your hair, ... [... more]
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Organ Transplant Increases Risk of Skin Cancer
This dermatologist-reviewed article explains why organ-transplant recipients have an increased risk of skin cancer and what can reduce this risk. In study after study, the finding is the same. Organ-transplant recipients have an increased risk of ... [... more]
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Spider and Varicose Veins
Describes the various treatment options for spider and varicose veins. Spider veins are formed by the dilation of small blood vessels near the surface of the skin. They can appear on any part of the body, but are commonly found on the face and ... [... more]
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Athletes Face Tough Opponent: Skin Cancer
This dermatologist-reviewed article explains why athletes who train and compete outdoors have an increased risk of developing skin cancer and what athletes can do to reduce this risk. Training and playing in the mid-day sun puts athletes at risk ... [... 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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Physical Procedures for Treating Acne
Information about physical procedures that dermatologists may use to treat acne. Dermatologists occasionally use procedures to help clear acne. These methods, which are described below, should be performed by a dermatologist or other health care ... [... more]
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Clinical trial
Topical coal tar preparations are used to treat the scaling, inflammation and itching of psoriasis and other skin disorders. The coal tar solution is added to bath water for greater coverage and penetration. In interactions between cells of the ... [... more]
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AcneNet Article - Topical Acne Medication Can Clear Acne
Article provides dermatologists' tips for getting the best results from your acne medication. Did you know the way that you apply topical acne medication and even your skin care routine can affect how well the acne treatment works? To help you ... [... more]
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Find a Suspicious Lesion
Dermatologists are medical doctors who specialize in treating the skin, hair, and mucous membranes. A dermatologist is the specialist to visit if you suspect a lesion may be skin cancer. Have risk factors that increase the likelihood you will ... [... more]
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Social Impact of Acne
While known for quite some time, the psychosocial effects of acne have not been fully appreciated until recently. The reasons for this are many. After all, everyone gets acne to one degree or another. In most cases, it goes away on its own. While ... [... more]
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