Articles on skin and hair: acne, eczema, moles, hair thinning and the treatments in use. A mole that changes, bleeds or looks different from the rest should be checked by a dermatologist.
Dandruff, dry scalp and scalp psoriasis all cause flaking but differ in how the flakes look and where they appear. Dandruff produces oily, yellowish…
A CO2 laser resurfaces skin by vaporizing thin layers and heating the tissue beneath, so it treats deeper wrinkles, acne scars and sun damage…
Folliculitis usually keeps coming back for an identifiable reason: bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus carried on the skin or in the nose, repeated shaving…
An alopecia areata relapse means the immune system has again targeted hair follicles that had recovered. Relapse is common in this condition and does…
Fungal acne is the everyday name for Malassezia folliculitis, an inflammation of hair follicles driven by overgrowth of a yeast that lives on nearly…
Yes. Psoriasis can affect the joints through a related condition called psoriatic arthritis, which develops in up to about 30 percent of people with…
Dermaplaning is a cosmetic exfoliation in which a sterile blade skims the face to remove dead surface cells and fine vellus hair. It leaves…
Infected atopic dermatitis is eczema that has been invaded by bacteria, most often Staphylococcus aureus, or less commonly by the herpes simplex virus. Suspect…
A HydraFacial is a non-invasive, device-based facial that cleanses, lightly exfoliates, vacuums debris from pores and infuses hydrating serums in one session. Published evidence…
Shingles pain management usually combines three things: an antiviral medicine started as early as possible, ideally within 72 hours of the rash, to shorten…
Collagen banking is a marketing term, not a medical one, for starting collagen-protecting habits early so skin stays firmer for longer. The best-supported steps…
Ordinary dandruff does not damage hair follicles, so on its own it does not cause lasting hair loss. Persistent scalp inflammation and repeated scratching…
Rosacea cannot be cured, and it rarely disappears permanently on its own. It is a long-term inflammatory skin condition that tends to flare and…
After congenital nevus removal, scar care usually means keeping the incision covered and dry for the first day or two, following your surgeon's plan…
Impetigo is usually considered contagious until the sores have dried and crusted over, or until 24 to 48 hours after starting an effective antibiotic,…
Stretch marks cannot be completely removed, but they usually fade considerably on their own, shifting from red or purple to a pale silver over…
Slugging means sealing your face overnight with a thin layer of an occlusive ointment, usually petroleum jelly, applied over your usual moisturizer. It reduces…
Atopic dermatitis tends to settle between flares, so the skin a clinician examines on appointment day often does not reflect your worst weeks. Dated,…
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