Dermatology
Dermatology
Included in this section:
Acne : Detailed information on acne, including causes, symptoms, and different types of treatment such as medication, dermabrasion, chemical peels, collagen injections, laser resurfacing, punch grafts, phototherapy/blue light therapy, and autologous fat transfer
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Acne Scar Removal : Detailed information on different techniques for acne scar removal, including dermabrasion, chemical peels, collagen injections, laser resurfacing, punch grafts, and autologous fat transfer
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Actinic Keratosis : Detailed information on actinic keratosis, including causes and treatment
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) : Detailed information on eczema, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Bacterial Skin Infections : Detailed information on the most common bacterial skin infections, including cellulitis, folliculitis, boils, carbuncles, and staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
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Bacterial Skin Infections: Other Infections : Detailed information on bacterial skin infections, including erysipelas, erythrasma, impetigo, and paronychia
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Baldness (Alopecia) : Detailed information on baldness (alopecia), including causes, different types of hair loss, treatment of baldness, and hair replacement surgery
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Basal Cell Carcinoma : Detailed information on basal cell carcinoma, including risk factors and how the disease develops
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Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome (Gorlin Syndrome) : Detailed information on the genetics of basal cell nevus syndrome, also called Gorlin syndrome or nevoid basal cell carcinoma
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Bed Sores : Detailed information on bed sores, including causes, prevention, and treatment
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Benign Skin Growths : Detailed information on benign skin growths, including dermatofibromas, dermoid cysts, freckles, keloids, keratoacanthomas, lipomas, moles (nevi), and atypical moles (dysplastic nevi)
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Birthmarks : Detailed information on birthmarks and the different types, including vascular birthmarks, hemangiomas, and port-wine stains
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Blisters : Detailed information on blisters, including cause, first-aid, and treatment
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Burns : Detailed information on burns, burn types, classification of burns, and burn treatment
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Calluses and Corns : Detailed information on calluses and corns
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Candidiasis (Yeast Infection) : Detailed information on candidiasis (yeast infection), including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Cellulitis : Detailed information on cellulitis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Chemical Peel : Detailed information on chemical peels, including potential complications and what substances are used for chemical peels
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Cold Sores : Detailed information on cold sores, including symptoms and treatment
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Contact Dermatitis : Detailed information on contact dermatitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Creeping Eruption : Detailed information on creeping eruption, including symptoms and treatment
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Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma : Detailed information on cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Dermabrasion / Dermaplaning : Detailed information on dermabrasion and dermaplaning procedures
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Dermatitis : Detailed information on dermatitis, including the different types of dermatitis such as atopic dermatitis (eczema), contact dermatitis, dermatitis herpetiformis, generalized exfoliative dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, localized scratch dermatitis, numm
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Dermatitis: Other Conditions : Detailed information on the different types of dermatitis, including localized scratch dermatitis, nummular dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, and stasis dermatitis
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Dermatitis Herpetiformis : Detailed information on dermatitis herpetiformis, including symptoms, triggers, diagnosis, and treatment
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Dermatology Glossary : Glossary of terms relating to dermatology and common skin conditions for patients and consumers
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Dermatology Online Resources : List of online resources to find additional information on dermatology and common skin conditions
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Drug Rashes : Detailed information on different types of drug rashes, including acne, exfoliative dermatitis, fixed drug eruption, hives, morbiliform/maculopapular rash, purpuric eruptions, Stevens-Johnson syndrome
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Dry Skin : Detailed information on dry skin, including treatment
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Erythema Multiforme : Detailed information on erythema multiforme, including symptoms and treatment
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Erythema Nodosum : Detailed information on erythema nodosum, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Excessive Sweating (Hyperhidrosis) : Detailed information on excessive sweating, including symptoms and treatment
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Folliculitis, Boils, and Carbuncles : Detailed information on folliculitis, boils, and carbuncles
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Frostbite : Detailed information on frostbite, including symptoms and what to do if frostbite occurs
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Fungal Infections of the Skin : Detailed information on fungal infections of the skin, including candidiasis (yeast infection), tinea infection (ringworm), and tinea versicolor
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Generalized Exfoliative Dermatitis : Detailed information on generalized exfoliative dermatitis, including symptoms, causes, and treatment
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Granuloma Annulare : Detailed information on granuloma annulare, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Hair Loss in Men : Detailed information on baldness (alopecia), including causes, different types of hair loss, treatment of baldness, and hair replacement surgery
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Hair Replacement Surgery : Detailed information on hair loss and hair replacement surgery
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Hirsutism (Excessive Hairiness) : Detailed information on excessive hairiness, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment
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Impetigo : Detailed information on impetigo, including cause, symptom, diagnosis, and treatment
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Ingrown Hairs : Detailed information on ingrown hairs, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Kaposi's Sarcoma : Detailed information on Kaposi's sarcoma
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Keratosis Pilaris : Detailed information on keratosis pilaris, including treatment
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Laser Surgery for Skin Conditions : Detailed information on laser surgery for skin conditions
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Laser Surgery Overview : Detailed information on laser skin surgery
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Lice : Detailed information on lice, including diagnosis and treatment
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Melanoma : Detailed information on melanoma, including symptoms, diagnosis, risk factors, and treatment
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Melanoma Diagnosis and Staging : Detailed information on diagnosis and staging of melanoma, including use of excisional biopsy, incisional biopsy, fine needle aspiration biopsy, punch biopsy, shave biopsy, and skin biopsy
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Merkel Cell Cancer : Detailed information on merkel cell cancer, including diagnosis and treatment
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Molluscum Contagiosum : Detailed information on molluscum contagiosum, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Photoaging Treatment : Detailed information on the most common treatments for skin cancer, including surgery, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, electrochemotherapy, biological therapy, and photodynamic therapy
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Pityriasis Rosea : Detailed information on pityriasis rosea, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Poison Ivy / Poison Oak : Detailed information on poison ivy/poison oak, including cause for the allergic reaction and treatment
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Prickly Heat : Detailed information on prickly heat, including symptoms and treatment
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Psoriasis : Detailed information on psoriasis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Rashes (Skin Inflammation) : Detailed information on the most common skin inflammations (rashes), including atopic dermatitis (eczema), contact dermatitis, dermatitis herpetiformis, generalized exfoliative dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, localized scratch dermatitis, nummular derm" />
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Ringworm (Tinea Infections) : Detailed information on the most common types of ringworm, including diagnosis and treatment
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Rosacea : Dermatology,Condition,rosacea, rosacea symptom, rosacea diagnosis, rosacea treatment, prerosacea, vascular rosacea, inflammatory rosacea, rhinophyma
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Roseola : Detailed information on roseola, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Scabies : Detailed information on scabies, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Scar Revision : Detailed information on the different types of scars, including keloid scars, hypertrophic scars, contractures, and adhesions
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Scars : Detailed information on the different types of scars, including keloid scars, hypertrophic scars, contractures, and adhesions
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Sebaceous Cysts : Detailed information on sebaceous cyst, including treatment
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Seborrheic Dermatitis : Detailed information on seborrheic dermatitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Shingles (Herpes Zoster) : Detailed information on shingles, including symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment
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Skin Anatomy : Detailed anatomical description of human skin, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations
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Skin Cancer : Detailed information on skin cancer, including causes, risk factors, prevention, types, and how to perform a skin self-examination
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Skin Cancer: Other Causes and Risk Factors : Detailed information on causes and risk factors for skin cancer, including heredity and environment
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Skin Cancer Causes : Detailed information on causes and risk factors for skin cancer, including heredity and environment
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Skin Cancer Facts : Statistics relating to skin cancer
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Skin Cancer Glossary : Glossary of terms relating to skin cancer
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Skin Cancer Online Resources : List of online resources to find additional information on skin cancer
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Skin Cancer Prevention : Detailed information on skin cancer prevention
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Skin Cancer Types : Detailed information on the most common types of skin cancer
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Skin Conditions : Detailed information on the most common types of skin conditions, including laser surgery for skin conditions
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Skin Conditions: How to Describe a Skin Condition : Detailed information on questions a physician may ask you in describing your dermatological condition and its location
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Skin Growths and Pigment Disorders Overview : Detailed information on skin growth and skin pigment disorders
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Skin Infection Overview : Detailed information on different types of skin infections, including bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic skin infections
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Skin Pigment Disorders : Detailed information on the most common types of skin pigment disorders, including albinism, melasma, vitiligo, and skin pigment loss following sun damage
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Skin Self-Examination : Detailed information on skin self-examination, including the importance of skin self-examination in skin cancer prevention and a step-by-step guide
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Skin Tests : Detailed information on the most common types of skin tests, including patch testing, skin biopsy, and skin culture
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma : Detailed information on squamous cell carcinoma, including risk factors and places this type of cancer is typically found on the body
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Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome : Detailed information on staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Stye (Hordeolum) : Detailed information on stye, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Sunburn : Detailed information sunburn, including symptoms and treatment
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Sun Safety : Detailed information on sun safety
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Sunscreens : Detailed information on the effects of ultraviolet light and the increased risk of skin cancer, including the use of sunscreen as one skin cancer prevention method
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Tinea Versicolor : Detailed information on tinea versicolor, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis : Detailed information on toxic epidermal necrolysis, including symptoms and treatment
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Treating Aged or Sun-damaged Skin : Detailed information on treating aged or sun-damaged skin
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Ultraviolet Radiation : Detailed information on the effects of ultraviolet light and exposure categories according the Ultraviolet (UV) Index
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Urticaria / Hives : Detailed information on urticaria, also called hives, including what food and medicines commonly cause hives
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UV Exposure: Effects : Detailed information on the effects of ultraviolet light and the increased risk of skin cancer, premature aging, cataracts, and immune system damage
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UV Exposure Categories : Detailed information on the effects of ultraviolet light and exposure categories according the Ultraviolet (UV) Index
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Viral Infections of the Skin : Detailed information on the most common viral infections of the skin, including cold sores, molluscum contagiosum, shingles (herpes zoster), and warts
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Warts : Detailed information on the most common types of warts, including foot warts, flat warts, genital warts, and filiform warts
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