Types of Acne and How Acne Forms
Acne is a skin condition which has plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), inflamed pimples (pustules), and deeper lumps (nodules). Acne occurs on the face, as well as the neck, chest, back, shoulders, and upper arms. Although most teenagers ... [... more]
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Cómo se forma el acné
El acné es una afección de la piel en la cual se presentan poros obstruidos (puntos negros y puntos blancos), granitos inflamados (pústulas) y bultos más profundos (nódulos). El acné se manifiesta principalmente [... more]
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Academy Member Tools
A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in treating conditions that affect the skin, hair, and nails. After earning a medical degree and completing an internship, a dermatologist receives three more years of specialty medical training, ... [... more]
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Skin Conditions Related to AIDS
Since first recognized in 1981, AIDS has been found to be a major health problem all over the world. A person can be infected with HIV for several years before the problems of AIDS occur. The development of the life-threatening complications of ... [... more]
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CAUSES OF SEBORRHEIC KERATOSES
Seborrheic Keratoses are often confused with warts or moles, but they are quite different. Seborrheic keratoses are non-cancerous growths of the outer layer of skin. There may be just one growth or many which occur in clusters. They are usually ... [... more]
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Vascular Birthmarks
Many babies have what are called "birthmarks" when they're born or wihin the first few weeks of life. They can be brown, tan, blue, pink, or red. More than one in ten babies have (red) vascular birthmarks. These are made up of an increased [... more]
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Botulinum Toxin
Years of squinting and frowning can leave deep wrinkles that form between the eyebrows and may extend to the bridge of the nose. Wrinkles and frown lines also may appear across the forehead and at the corners of the eyes ("crow's feet"). ... [... more]
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Nail Fungus & Nail Health
Our nails serve many important roles. They protect and support the tissues in our fingers and toes. Having nails allows us to scratch an itch. A look at your nails can warn a doctor of an underlying medical condition, such as heart disease or ... [... more]
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Genital Warts
Genital warts, also known as venereal warts, or condylomata acuminata, are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). More than 100 types of HPV are known to exist. Low risk types (HPV 1, 2, and 3) cause warts on the hands, feet, and other parts ... [... more]
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Normal Hair Growth
People who notice hair falling out, thinning, or appearing in large amounts on their comb or brush should consult a dermatologist. With correct diagnosis, many people with hair loss can be helped. A dermatologist will evaluate a patient's ... [... more]
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Free Skin Cancer Screenings
The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) has been partnering with dermatologists across the United States since 1985 to offer Detected over 180,170 suspicious lesions, including 20,933-plus suspected melanomas Many skin cancer screenings are ... [... more]
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Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1
The herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes blisters and sores around the mouth, nose, genitals, and buttocks, but they may occur almost anywhere on the skin. HSV infections can be very annoying because they may reappear periodically. The sores may be ... [... more]
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