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Dermatology Blog with Heather Brannon, MD September 2003 Archive

By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com Guide to Dermatology since 2002

Treating Wrinkles with Beta Hydroxy Acid

Thursday September 25, 2003
There is only one beta hydroxy acid used as an exfoliant – salicylic acid. Learn why this hydroxy acid causes less irritation than alpha hydroxy acids, and why it is ... Read More

Cold Sores

Thursday September 18, 2003
Cold sores, also known as fever blisters or canker sores, are caused by the herpes virus. Learn more about cold sore symptoms and cold sore treatments.

Hair Removal Methods

Thursday September 11, 2003
The desire to remove excess or dark hair usually begins in adolescence and seems to continue until the day we die. Whether it is hair on the face, armpits, legs, ... Read More

Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy - PUPPP

Tuesday September 2, 2003
Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP), also known as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy, is the most common rash in pregnant women. Find out more about this condition that ... Read More
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