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Dermatology Blog with Heather Brannon, MD January 2005 Archive

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

Head Lice

Saturday January 29, 2005
Head lice are parasitic insects found most commonly behind the ears and near the neckline at the back of the neck. Find out more about what head lice look like ... Read More

Reducing Risk Of Genital Herpes Transmission to Infants

Friday January 21, 2005
Learn more about the measures taken by health care providers to reduce the risk of transmission of the herpes simplex virus to infants.

Genital Herpes and Pregnancy

Sunday January 16, 2005
Under certain circumstances a pregnant woman can transmit the herpes simplex virus to her baby causing potentially deadly consequences. Find out more about genital herpes infections in pregnancy.

Chicken Pox Complications

Saturday January 8, 2005
Even though chicken pox is usually a benign condition, approximately 14,000 people are hospitalized in the US each year because of complications. Learn more about the potentially life-threatening complications of ... Read More
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