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Symptoms Of The Integumentary System
The integumentary system is the largest organ of the body. It contains skin, hair, nails, and accessory structures such as sweat glands, sebaceous glands and nipples. This system plays an…
What’s the Deal with Skin Tags? A blog about skin tags and why a dermatologist may suggest removal.
Skin tags are small, skin-colored growths that hang off the skin and look a bit like warts. They can develop anywhere on the body where creases form, including the eyelids,…
How To Use Calamine Lotion for an Effective Routine & How To Prevent Rash – a blog about using calamine lotion to heal a rash and prevent them.
Calamine lotion is a topical treatment for rashes and other skin ailments. It is used to treat poison ivy, insect bites, sunburn and many more skin conditions. Calamine lotion can…
7 Tips to Get Rid of Scars at Home
When it comes to getting rid of scars, you want to do so in an effective and safe manner. These tips can help you get the best results. 1.Aloe Vera…
Getting the Most Out of Your Dermatologist Visit
We are a team of dermatologists and skin care professionals who want to give our patients and the general public access to the most up-to-date, accurate information available. This blog…
Cellulite Factoids
Cellulite Factoids: A blog listing things known and not known about cellulite. 1. What is cellulite? Cellulite is a slang term for the dimpled skin that some people have on…
Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes the cells that make pigment (called melanocytes) to die. When this happens, white patches develop on your skin. The exact cause of vitiligo…
3 Cures For Warts
Today I want to talk about my three favorite ways to cure warts: duct tape, banana peels, and garlic. Duct tape is my favorite because it’s the most effective and…
Hydroquinone Cream – Topical Drug Information
Hydroquinone Cream – Topical Drug Information: A blog about the uses and how to apply hydroquinone cream. Hydroquinone is a skin bleaching product that is used to lighten areas of…
Is Your Skin Sensitive or Sensitized? Here’s How To Know and How To Deal
Nourishing your skin is important, but it’s also important to make sure you are not just dealing with sensitive skin. Sensitivity can be tricky, as it can come in many…
The 4 Most Common Types of Skin Cancer
The 4 Most Common Types of Skin Cancer April 17, 2018 Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5 million skin cancers…
Scalp Psoriasis Treating It Right the First Time
Scalp psoriasis is a very painful and frustrating condition that many people suffer from. There are many products on the market that seem to work, but they only work temporarily….