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  • Treating Shingles
    The effects of chickenpox may last beyond your childhood infection. Shingles, a widespread, itchy, painful rash, can break out at any time in adulthood because the causative agent, the Varicella Read more
  • Mole Removal
    Mole Removal: What to Expect Worried about that mole? A mole is a dark spot or irregularity in the skin. Everyone is at risk of skin cancer and should keep an Read more
  • What is Psoriasis?
    What is Psoriasis? Have you been experiencing bumpy, white-scale-topped patches of red skin erupting over certain parts of your body? These itchy, sometimes painful plaques could be the result of an Read more
  • Everything You Need to Know about Keratosis Pilaris
    Could those rough, white bumps actually be Keratosis Pilaris? If you are dealing with rough patches of skin on your body, then you may be dealing with a condition known as Read more
  • The Benefits of Botox
    The Benefits of Botox Want to erase the signs of aging this year? Millions of men and women are discovering the benefits of BOTOX treatments. BOTOX is a medicine that is Read more
  • What is Lupus and How Does It Affect Skin
    Find out what this autoimmune disorder means for your skin health. According to the Lupus Foundation of America, approximately 1.5 million Americans and five million people globally have some form of Read more
  • How to Treat Facial Scarring
    Find out how your dermatologist can improve the appearance of your facial scars. From traumatic injuries to acne, there are a variety of reasons why you may be dealing with facial Read more
  • What is Shingles?
    What are the symptoms of and treatments for this painful dermatological condition? Did you know that anyone who has had chickenpox is at risk for shingles, and that those over the Read more
  • How to Prevent Chapped Hands
    Chapped skin can happen at any time of the year, from the warmest climate to the coldest. Whether it’s harsh chemical soaps, cold temperatures, or over­exposure to the sun, chapped Read more
  • What You Should Know About Cold Sores
    What are cold sores and what can you do to relieve your symptoms? Most people who have had cold sores often know when they are about to appear. The tingling and Read more
  • What You Should Know About Birthmarks
    Learn some fun facts about these common skin blemishes. Birthmarks are extremely common, appearing on about 80 percent of babies at birth. Even if you don’t have a birthmark, chances are Read more
  • Got Warts? When to see Your Dermatologist for Treatment
    Warts are benign skin growths that appear when a virus infects the top layer of the skin. They often appear as a small, unsightly, rough growth on a person’s hands Read more
  • Say Goodbye to Unwanted Hair with Long-Lasting Laser Hair Removal
    Excess facial or body hair can be troublesome for both men and women. Although common, removal methods such as shaving and waxing are temporary, time consuming, painful and often yield Read more
  • How to Treat a Painful Sunburn
    Although it may only seem like a temporary irritation, a sunburn can cause long-lasting damage to the skin. Skin that is sunburned is red, tender and warm to the touch. Read more
  • Skin Care Tips for Busy Students
    When school is in session, it’s easy for students to pick up a number of bad habits between late nights of studying and long sports practices. From poor eating habits Read more

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