Pilonidal cyst: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
In this article, we take a closer look at pilonidal cysts, including the risk factors, the recovery process, and if they can be prevented.
Monthly Archives: June 2017
Mouth ulcers: Causes and symptoms
What are mouth ulcers and what types of mouth ulcer are most common? Learn about the symptoms, causes, prevention, and treatment of mouth ulcers.
Erysipelas: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
Erysipelas is a form of cellulitis that affects only the top layers of the skin. In this article, learn about its causes and how to prevent outbreaks.
Fungal infections: Types and treatment
Who may be at risk from a fungal infection? What are the different types of fungal infections and what are their symptoms and treatment options?
Hair dyes, relaxers tied to raised breast cancer risk
New research supports the idea that use of some hair products is linked to raised risk of breast cancer, with differences between white and black women.
Ingrown hair: Treatment and prevention
In this article learn about ingrown hairs and what causes them. How can an ingrown hair be treated at home and when should a doctor be consulted?
How a small molecule can induce UV-free tanning
Researchers used a small molecule to darken cultured human skin while bypassing sun exposure and the damage caused by ultraviolet rays.
Inherited, rare skin disease informs treatment of common hair disorders, study finds
It is almost axiomatic in medicine that the study of rare disorders informs the understanding of more common, widespread ailments.
Study: Common surgical treatment for melanoma does not improve patients’ overall survival
Patients who receive the standard surgical treatment for melanoma that has spread to one or more key lymph nodes do not live longer, a major new study shows.
Stomatitis: Types, causes, and treatment
Stomatitis is the most common disease affecting the mouth, with up to a quarter of the United States population being affected. Is it preventable?