Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, can be a challenging condition that affects many aspects of daily life. One common question is whether hyperhidrosis is genetic. Let’s explore this topic to understand [...]
Warts are small, blister-like growths that can appear anywhere on the skin, affecting individuals of all ages. They occur as a result of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters the [...]
Skin cancer is a scary subject. No one wants to think about developing a disfiguring, and potentially deadly disease. Most people know they are supposed to be checking their skin [...]
Melanoma is the most fatal form of skin cancer, and incidence rates have steadily risen over the past few decades. As of now, roughly 70,000 new melanoma cases are diagnosed [...]
Millions of Americans suffer from rosacea, a condition in which redness, pimples and bumps appear on the nose, cheeks, chin and forehead. While its exact causes are unknown, researchers have [...]
According to the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, nearly one third of African American women and more than 17 percent of African American girls ages 6-21 will lose [...]
Winter is a rough time for skin. Between the extreme cold outdoors and the heat indoors, your skin may become dry, cracked and/or itchy. For people with psoriasis, a condition [...]
Among the many skin changes people notice as they age, one of the most disturbing may be the fine, red lines they begin to see on their noses, chins or [...]
A summer vacation often means fun in the sun and water, but it can also mean an increased likelihood of developing a dangerous mole. Most kids are born without moles, [...]
Eczema is a common condition involving inflammation of the skin. This condition makes the skin red, dry and itchy, causing substantial discomfort to those affected. Various treatment methods exist for [...]
Psoriasis is a common condition affecting millions of Americans with its flaky, itchy skin patches. While psoriasis itself is not a dangerous condition, it has recently been linked in multiple [...]
Psoriasis occurs when skin cells grow abnormally fast, causing the formation of itchy red patches covered with silver/white skin cells. The inflammatory nature of psoriasis places individuals at a heightened [...]
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