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Month: June 2019

Contagious Skin Diseases: Cold Sores

A cold sore refers to a small blister or group of blisters that typically develop on the lips or around the mouth. This dermatology condition is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It is not uncommon to get cold sores. Over half of Americans aged between 14 to...

Athlete’s Foot Treatment

Correctly identifying the cause for the athlete’s foot is the most reliable way to diagnose the dermatology condition. It is relatively simple to diagnose and treat fungal athlete’s foot. Visualizing the fungus within the skin scrapings removed from the impact sites...

Contagious Skin Disease: Athlete’s Foot

Athlete's foot, medically known as tinea pedis, refers to a fungal infection that typically initiates between the toes. It often develops in people whose feet become quite sweaty while confined within tight-fitting footwear. The signs and symptoms of this dermatology...

Why see a board-certified dermatologist?

A board certified dermatologist is a doctor who has successfully completed a credited residency in dermatology in the US and has cleared the board certification examination. The American Board of Dermatology certifies these doctors to practice dermatology. A board...

Psoriasis Treatment

It can be challenging to identify the right psoriasis treatment or combination of psoriasis treatments. The effectiveness of a specific treatment may differ between patients. Therefore, patients should keep working with their doctor to find the most appropriate plan...

What is Cryotherapy (Cryosurgery)?

Cryotherapy (cryosurgery) in medical dermatology refers to the use of extremely low temperatures produced by liquid nitrogen (or argon gas) to destroy abnormal tissue. Cryotherapy can address external tumors such as skin growths. It is used to treat early-stage...