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Dermatology Blog with Heather Brannon, MD November 2004 Archive

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

Fungal Nail Infections

Sunday November 28, 2004
A fungal infection of the nails causes thickened, discolored nails that can be painful. Find out what fungal nail infections look like and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Treatment of Tinea Versicolor

Saturday November 20, 2004
The most effective treatment of tinea versicolor is with topical antifungal creams, but some oral antifungal medications are also effective. Find out more about which medications treat tinea versicolor.

Tinea Versicolor

Saturday November 13, 2004
Tinea versicolor is a recurrent fungal infection caused by a yeast that normally inhabits the skin. Find out more about why this yeast causes a rash in some people ... Read More

Alpha Hydroxy Acids

Saturday November 6, 2004
Alpha hydroxy acids have been used for thousands of years for skin rejuvenation, with good reason. Find out more about which alpha hydroxy acids work and the side effects they ... Read More
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