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What Is a Skin Tag?

posted: Mar. 23, 2021.

If you’ve ever noticed a little piece of dangling skin on your body, then you’ve most likely found a skin tag. While these little growths are completely benign, they can Read more

Finding the Right Treatment for Warts on Your Hands

posted: Mar. 05, 2021.

Warts are the result of a virus known as the human papillomavirus (HPV), and they can easily be spread from one person to another through skin-to-skin contact or by sharing Read more

When To See a Dermatologist for a Mole

posted: Feb. 18, 2021.

Worried that all those years of sunbathing have caught up with you? Do you have a family history of skin cancer? If so, these might be reasons to turn to Read more

How Lupus Affects the Skin

posted: Feb. 09, 2021.

Lupus is an autoimmune disorder that leads to widespread inflammation and pain. Lupus can affect multiple systems and organs in the body, but the skin tends to be one of Read more

Understanding Cold Sores

posted: Jan. 25, 2021.

Cold sores are small, painful blisters that develop on the lips and around the mouth. These sores are caused by a viral infection known as herpes simplex. More specifically, Herpes Read more

What Is Molluscum Contagiosum?

posted: Jan. 12, 2021.

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that most commonly affects children under 10 years old, that causes hard, raised red bumps known as papules to develop on the skin. These Read more

Treating Lichen Planus

posted: Dec. 17, 2020.

Lichen planus is an autoimmune disorder that attacks both the skin and mucous membranes inside the mouth. This chronic condition causes flat, itchy reddish-purple bumps to develop on the skin Read more

What Is Impetigo?

posted: Dec. 07, 2020.

Find out more about this common childhood bacterial skin infection and how to treat it. Most people don’t know what impetigo is. Maybe you haven’t even heard of it. This contagious Read more

Understanding and Treating Eczema

posted: Nov. 17, 2020.

If you notice recurring bouts of red, scaly, itchy patches of skin then you could be dealing with eczema. Eczema refers to a variety of skin conditions that cause plaques Read more

Treating Shingles

posted: Nov. 02, 2020.

As kids, we dealt with that notoriously itchy rash caused by chickenpox. Unfortunately, as we get older, the same virus that caused our childhood chickenpox can also cause shingles. If Read more

Can't Stop Itching? Know the Signs of Poison Ivy, Sumac, and Oak

posted: Oct. 09, 2020.

Some many conditions and problems could lead to itchy skin; however, if you’ve been exposed to poison ivy, sumac, or oak you must be able to recognize the symptoms. It’s Read more

Scalp Psoriasis: Symptoms and Treatment

posted: Sep. 24, 2020.

Dealing with an itchy, flaky scalp? It could be dandruff or it could be a sign that you’re dealing with a common condition known as scalp psoriasis. Scalp psoriasis isn’t Read more

Is My Rash Ringworm or Something Else?

posted: Sep. 16, 2020.

There are many reasons that you might be dealing with a skin rash; however, if you suspect that it might be ringworm you may be surprised to discover that there Read more

Preventing Hair Dandruff

posted: Sep. 01, 2020.

Dandruff is a common problem and one that you may not worry too much about if you deal with minor flaking every once in a while; however, severe dandruff can Read more

Why Is My Skin So Dry?

posted: Aug. 12, 2020.

Dry skin is a pesky problem, but the good news is that it’s typically not something to worry about. There are many reasons why you may be dealing with a Read more

Healing Your Acne Scars

posted: Aug. 04, 2020.

If your teen years brought about painful, cystic acne then you may have the scarring to prove it. These scars, particularly on the face, can not only affect a person’s Read more

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