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Dermatology Blog with Heather Brannon, MD May 2006 Archive

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

Genital Herpes and Pregnancy

Wednesday May 31, 2006
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.

Genital Herpes Symptoms in Women

Sunday May 28, 2006
Even though the herpes simplex virus can infect men and women, the pattern of infection is different in women. Learn more about the symptoms women can get with genital herpes.

The First Genital Herpes Outbreak

Wednesday May 24, 2006
The first genital herpes outbreak is much worse than recurrent genital herpes outbreaks.

Beta Hydroxy Acid

Sunday May 21, 2006
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

Alpha Hydroxy Acids

Thursday May 18, 2006
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

The Biology of Hair

Monday May 15, 2006
Hair is much more complicated than it appears. It helps transmit sensory information and creates gender identity. Find out more about the anatomy of hair and how it ... Read More

The Science of Botox

Saturday May 13, 2006
Botox® was the number one non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed in 2004. Even though Botox® injections are so popular, there are still misconceptions about how Botox® works. Find out more about ... Read More

Preventing Wrinkles With Sunscreen

Thursday May 11, 2006
Sunscreen is one of the most effective skin-care products used to prevent wrinkles. Find out how sunscreens work, how you know which sunscreen to pick, and how to apply sunscreen ... Read More

Reducing the Risk of Transmission of Herpes to Infants

Tuesday May 9, 2006
Learn more about the measures taken by health care providers to reduce the risk of transmission of the herpes simplex virus to infants.

Top 10 Skin Myths

Tuesday May 9, 2006
How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Skin care product companies are trying to sell you their product. Your friends probably have ... Read More
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