Skin Disease

Oral antibiotics are commonly used for treating acne; they are usually combined with topical agents to improve results and reduce the likelihood of bacterial resistance.

Dec 16, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Contemporary treatment for acne usually includes the use of several agents simultaneously. Retinoids are often added to the therapeutic regimen.

Dec 16, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

80 to 90% of adolescents - and an increasing number of adults - suffer from some form of acne vulgaris. New forms of old treatments offer hope for frustrated sufferers.

Dec 16, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

For years, acne sufferers have been told that diet doesn't really contribute to their condition; however, research suggests that milk, at least, may play a role.

Dec 11, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Lipomas are small benign fatty deposits on the body that many find unsightly and worrisome. Here is a guide to the variety of ways to treat lipomas.

Dec 10, 2009 - Erin Oxendine

Although Molluscum contagiosum is usually a mild self-limiting viral skin infection, it can be associated with other conditions that may determine treatment regimes.

Dec 7, 2009 - Catherine Whitlock

The immune system will clear most cases of Molluscum contagiosum without ill effects, but patience is required; various options are available if treatment is recommended.

Dec 6, 2009 - Catherine Whitlock

Molluscum contagiosum is a common childhood skin infection that, although often mild, can take months or even years to resolve, as the pox virus evades the immune system.

Dec 3, 2009 - Catherine Whitlock

Molluscum contagiosum is a mild self-limiting viral skin infection, common in small children and presenting as white or pearly bumps, often with a central crater.

Dec 2, 2009 - Catherine Whitlock

Ingrown hairs are common after shaving or waxing, but they can be prevented. Treating them right away will help prevent infection, too.

Nov 26, 2009 - Jennifer Thorimbert

Certain foods have been found to trigger and to help with the redness and irritation that comes along with rosacea. The following foods may be helpful.

Nov 23, 2009 - Shelley Donohue

If you are among those who suddenly feels unhappy about your once elegant contours, you can do something to get back to your beautiful self.

Oct 26, 2009 - Shyamakant Misra

The possibility of spontaneous cure should be taken into account while planning how to get rid of plantar warts. Nonscarring, conservative treatments are preferred.

Oct 24, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Plantar warts are caused by human papilloma virus which is implanted on the soles through small cuts or breaks in the skin.

Oct 24, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Itching can be caused by many systemic diseases in the absence of any identifiable skin diseases. Proper diagnosis is important in treating such itchy skin conditions.

Oct 18, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Over 50% of patients attending a dermatology clinic present with itchy skin diseases. Dermatoses associated with itching can appear with or without skin rashes.

Oct 17, 2009 - Hanish Babu

It would be interesting to learn how itching occurs in skin and systemic diseases and how the act of scratching relieves the itch.

Oct 17, 2009 - Hanish Babu

What are the causes of abnormal body odor and how can one get rid of this malodorous embarrassing problem?

Oct 9, 2009 - Hanish Babu

Don't become bombarded with acne - learn strategies to prevent acne and relieve acne problems before they occur.

Oct 8, 2009 - Kristi Carter

Eliminate pesky acne scars with best treatments like exfoliation, chemical peels, laser treatments and more. Learn proven strategies to get rid of those acne scars now.

Oct 8, 2009 - Kristi Carter

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Although people with fair skin are at the greatest risk, anyone can get skin cancer.

Oct 8, 2009 - Scott Rupp

There are a variety of methods that can be used to treat genital warts caused by the human papilloma virus.

Sep 28, 2009 - Robin McDaniel

Some toothpastes contain ingredients that may lead to chronic chapped lips.

Sep 18, 2009 - Diane Ursu

Learn about the risk factors that are associated with developing malignant melanoma skin cancer.

Sep 16, 2009 - Stacey Abler

Rosacea (acne rosacea) affects at least 14 million people in the United States. It is a chronic, often progressive disorder; treatment is based on disease severity.

Sep 10, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen