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What Is Molluscum Contagiosum?
posted: Jan. 11, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Why Tanning Is Bad For You
posted: Jul. 02, 2020.

During the much longed-for summer months, people work on their tans. While enjoying a richer skin tone now, tanners take huge risks for premature aging and skin cancer. Sun and Read more
Treating Different Types of Rashes
posted: Jun. 04, 2020.

Wondering what’s causing those itchy red spots and whether you should see a dermatologist about your rash? Most rashes are harmless and usually go away on their own; however, some Read more
Skin Cancer Prevention
posted: Apr. 27, 2020.

With the warmer months just around the corner you may be getting ready to plan some fun in the sun. The summertime always finds children spending hours outside playing, as Read more
Removal Unwanted Hair
posted: Mar. 30, 2020.

Tired of having to pluck, wax, and shave every few days? Dealing with thick, dark and unsightly hair in visible areas such as the chin or shoulders? If so, a Read more
Removing Tattoos
posted: Feb. 25, 2020.

Tattoo removal has become one of aesthetic and medical dermatology's most sought-after services. Read on to learn about how this treatment works. The procedure Dermatologists mostly use Q-switched, or quality-switched, laser instruments Read more
When is a Mole Dangerous?
posted: Jan. 29, 2020.

Do you have a mole? Chances are good that you have few of them, actually. The average person has around 30-40 moles, and while moles are usually nothing to worry Read more
Dealing With Eczema
posted: Dec. 12, 2019.

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How Botox Can Help You
posted: Nov. 20, 2019.

We all Read more
Detecting Melanoma
posted: Oct. 28, 2019.

Melanoma is Read more
Keeping Your Nails Healthy
posted: Oct. 02, 2019.

The nails Read more