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  • 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
  • About Canker Sores
    Find out everything you need to know about canker sore causes and treatments. Canker sores are small painful ulcers that appear in the mouth. You may find that your canker sore 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
  • Laser Dark Spot Removal
    Even if you are someone who lathers on the SPF regularly, chances are good that if you’ve spent any time in the sun during your lifetime that you have some Read more
  • Could Intense Pulsed Light Therapy Be Your Secret to Flawless Skin?
    Many people suffer from acne problems, wrinkles, age spots or skin discoloration. After countless tries at topical creams and other treatment methods, reducing the visual signs of fine lines and other Read more
  • Healthy Tan or Damaged Skin? How to Detect and Prevent Sun Damage
    The sun emits harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can result in skin damage from freckles and cosmetic blemishes to more serious conditions like cancer. Sun damage doesn’t happen overnight, and Read more
  • Hyperhidrosis: There's Help for Excessive Sweating
    Abnormal, unpredictable and excessive sweating, referred to as hyperhidrosis, is a serious and difficult medical condition for millions of people worldwide. Hyperhidrosis occurs when the body’s sweat glands are overactive, Read more
  • Did You Know? Fascinating Facts about Your Skin
    Human skin is a remarkable organ, but one we often take for granted. It does more than hold us together and look presentable. It’s a complex system that protects our 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