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Understanding Cold Sores
posted: Jan. 25, 2021.

Cold sores are small, painful blisters that develop on the lips and around the mouth. These sores are caused by a viral infection known as herpes simplex. More specifically, Herpes Read more
What Is Molluscum Contagiosum?
posted: Jan. 11, 2021.

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that most commonly affects children under 10 years old, that causes hard, raised red bumps known as papules to develop on the skin. These Read more
Treating Lichen Planus
posted: Dec. 17, 2020.

Lichen planus is an autoimmune disorder that attacks both the skin and mucous membranes inside the mouth. This chronic condition causes flat, itchy reddish-purple bumps to develop on the skin Read more
What Is Impetigo?
posted: Dec. 07, 2020.

Find out more about this common childhood bacterial skin infection and how to treat it. Most people don’t know what impetigo is. Maybe you haven’t even heard of it. This contagious Read more
How We Treat Warts
posted: Nov. 25, 2020.

Verrucas, commonly known as warts, really do come in a wide array of sizes and shapes and could be bumpy, flat, smooth, contain tiny dots, or textured like broccoli or Read more
Understanding and Treating Eczema
posted: Nov. 17, 2020.

If you notice recurring bouts of red, scaly, itchy patches of skin then you could be dealing with eczema. Eczema refers to a variety of skin conditions that cause plaques Read more
Treating Shingles
posted: Nov. 02, 2020.

As kids, we dealt with that notoriously itchy rash caused by chickenpox. Unfortunately, as we get older, the same virus that caused our childhood chickenpox can also cause shingles. If Read more
Can't Stop Itching? Know the Signs of Poison Ivy, Sumac, and Oak
posted: Oct. 09, 2020.

Some many conditions and problems could lead to itchy skin; however, if you’ve been exposed to poison ivy, sumac, or oak you must be able to recognize the symptoms. It’s Read more
Scalp Psoriasis: Symptoms and Treatment
posted: Sep. 24, 2020.

Dealing with an itchy, flaky scalp? It could be dandruff or it could be a sign that you’re dealing with a common condition known as scalp psoriasis. Scalp psoriasis isn’t Read more
Skin Rashes and How You Can Prevent Them
posted: Sep. 22, 2020.

A skin rash that appears suddenly and spreads quickly, without other symptoms may be harmless unless other symptoms arise or the rash persists, in which case you should seek a Read more