A boil is an infection of the hair follicle that develops under the skin. When multiple boils develop this is known as a carbuncle. In a carbuncle, this cluster of
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What Is a Carbuncle?
posted: Dec. 09, 2021.
A boil is an infection of the hair follicle that develops under the skin. When multiple boils develop this is known as a carbuncle. In a carbuncle, this cluster of
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FAQs About Seborrheic Dermatitis
posted: Nov. 09, 2021.
Seborrheic dermatitis is one of the most common skin conditions that dermatologists diagnose and treat here in the US. If you notice any weird skin rashes or lesions on the Read more -
What You Need To Know About Diaper Rash
posted: Oct. 13, 2021.
Diaper rash is a common problem for babies and toddlers who are not yet toilet trained. Diaper rash is defined as any red rash appearing on the area of skin Read more -
What Are Hair Follicle Infections?
posted: Sep. 16, 2021.
When red inflamed bumps appear it’s easy to assume it’s just acne, but it could be a sign of an infected hair follicle. This common skin problem, which is referred Read more -
How To Heal Your Acne Scars
posted: Aug. 03, 2021.
We understand that dealing with the scars left behind by teenage acne can be upsetting and even embarrassing. We also understand how much it may impact not just your appearance Read more -
Can Your Skin Benefit From Exercise?
posted: Jul. 07, 2021.
It’s a no-brainer that exercise offers a wide range of health benefits. We know it’s great for the heart and lungs, and it helps you maintain healthy body weight; however, Read more -
What You Need To Know About Alopecia
posted: Jun. 08, 2021.
It can be incredibly distressing when you start to lose your hair unexpectedly. Alopecia is something that affects both men and women and this autoimmune disorder causes patches of hair Read more -
Are You Dealing With a Rash?
posted: May 05, 2021.
From coming in contact with poison ivy to dealing with a high dose of stress, there are many reasons a rash might appear. Most of the time, a rash will Read more -
Understanding Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
posted: Apr. 05, 2021.
When we think of skin disorders, we most often assume that these are problems that mostly adults deal with; however, children and teens can also deal with a wide range 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 -
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 -
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
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