Blackhead Removal: Things to Consider
Should you remove blackheads yourself? This article looks at blackheads and acne, as well as the available treatments, recommendations, and prevention.
Monthly Archives: July 2016
New research confirms correlation of common bacteria (including MRSA) and eczema
A new study published in the British Journal of Dermatology has shown that, on average, 70% of eczema patients are colonised with Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (S.
Electrodesiccation for dermatosis papulosa nigra: An under-recognized tool is found to be effective in treating common superficial skin lesions
The use of electrodesiccation - an electrosurgical procedure for eliminating superficial skin growths by using a high-frequency electric current - proved to be particularly effective, well...
Poison Oak: Identifying and Treating this Poisonous Plant Rash
Learn all about poison oak and the itchy rashes that it can cause. This article looks at treatment for rashes and how to identify poison oak.
Combining ipilimumab with local treatments improved survival for patients with melanoma
Among patients with melanoma, those who received both ipilimumab (Yervoy) and local peripheral treatments such as radiotherapy or electrochemotherapy had significantly prolonged overall survival...
All You Need to Know About Flea Bites
Learn all about flea bites, including what they look like, what symptoms they cause, and how to tell the difference between a flea bite and a bed bug bite.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: What to Expect
Learn all about hand, foot, and mouth disease, a childhood illness. This article looks at the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of HFMD.
Dysplasia: What You Need to Know
Learn all about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of dysplasia, whereby abnormal cells can lead to the growth of enlarged tissue or precancerous cells.
IU cancer researcher, colleagues find new areas in human genome linked to increased risk of skin cancer
An Indiana University cancer researcher and colleagues have found genomic regions that are linked with an increased risk of skin cancer.Jiali Han, Ph.D.
All You Need to Know About External Hemangiomas
External hemangiomas are birthmarks caused by the growth of extra blood vessels. Learn what they look like, as well as how they are diagnosed and treated.