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Wart Treatment by Type of Drug and Procedure
The new advance in treatment of genital warts has been imiquimod (Aldara). This encourages the patient’s autoimmune system to attack the wart. This is particularly helpful in the moist areas of the skin...
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Treating Actinic Keratoses and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
Methyl Aminolevulinate-PDT for Actinic Keratoses and Superficial Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers Methyl aminolevulinate-hydrochloride cream (Metvix® [in Canada] and Metvixia® [in the US], Galderma) in combination... [Read more...]
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DPN Study to be Completed by 2010
According to the Website ClinicalTrials.gov a recent study is underway to determine the efficacy of a new 585-nm flashlamp-pumped pulsed-dye laser to treat DPN. As of may 7, 2009, this study is ongoing,... [Read more...]
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What is Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra?
Dermatosis papulosa nigra describes the presence of multiple, small, 1-5 mm diameter, smooth, firm, black or dark brown papules on face and neck of black-skinned people. Clinical features Dermatosis papulosa... [Read more...]
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Skin Rashes - Where Do They Come From?
A skin rash shows up as an area of inflammation or change in the texture, and/ or color of your skin. It can be caused by a number of different things including irritation, disease, or allergic/ non-allergic... [Read more...]
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Alternative Acne Treatments and Prevention
Several surgical or medical treatments may be used to reduce acne or the scars caused by the disease. • Chemical peel. A chemical known as glycolic acid is first applied to the skin. When it dries,... [Read more...]
Treatments
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatments
Most squamous cell carcinomas may be treated by one of the following methods. More healthy tissue around the lesion is removed than for basal cell carcinomas because of the potential of squamous cell carcinomas to spread. Nearby... [Read more...]
Products
Common Birthmarks, Dysplastic Nevi and Congenital Nevi
A birthmark is a colored mark on or under the skin that’s present at birth or develops shortly after birth.Some birthmarks fade with time; others become more pronounced. Birthmarks may be caused by extra pigment in the skin... [Read more...]
Skin Conditions
Pigmentation Problems And Solutions In Skin Of Color
As we age, brown spots and splotchy skin are all too often a fact of life. But for people with darker skin, changes in pigmentation can occur without warning at any age and can be very difficult to treat. Fortunately, dermatologists... [Read more...]
Skin Fundamentals
Keratosis, Skin Spots, Warts, Benign Growths and Moles
BENIGN GROWTHS & MOLES Everyone has skin growths. The dermatologist is the expert on determining which are harmless and which should receive attention. This article is not a substitute for a medical exam. If you have any serious... [Read more...]
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