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Dermatology Blog with Heather Brannon, MD April 2006 Archive

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

Alopecia Areata - Bald Spot

Friday April 28, 2006
Alopecia Areata is an unpredictable, non-scarring, patchy hair loss condition that usually resolves on its own. Find out more about what causes this condition and what can be done about ... Read More

Paronychia

Monday April 24, 2006
Paronychia, an infection of the skin around the nail, is the most common hand infection in the United States. Find out more about the cause and treatment of paronychia.

Treatment of Tinea Versicolor

Monday April 17, 2006
Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection caused by a yeast that normally inhabits the skin. Find out more about the most effective treatment options.

Tinea Versicolor

Saturday April 15, 2006
Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection caused by a yeast that normally inhabits the skin. Find out more about why this yeast causes a rash in some people and what ... Read More

Ingrown Nails

Wednesday April 12, 2006
Find out more about what causes ingrown toenails and how they are treated.

Fungal Nail Infections

Monday April 10, 2006
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.

What Causes Psoriasis?

Friday April 7, 2006
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disorder that affects 1% to 3 % of the world's population. Find out more about what causes psoriasis.

Wednesday April 5, 2006
Jock itch is a common fungal infection that affects more men than women. Find out more about this infection and what can be done to treat it.

Alopecia Areata - Bald Spot

Monday April 3, 2006
Alopecia Areata is an unpredictable, non-scarring, patchy hair loss condition that usually resolves on its own. Find out more about what causes this condition and what can be done about ... Read More

Skin Anatomy

Sunday April 2, 2006
The skin made up of three layers - the dermis, epidermis, and subcutaneous tissue. Find out more about skin anatomy here.
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