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Dermatology Blog with Heather Brannon, MD December 2006 Archive

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

Topical Steroid Side Effects

Sunday December 31, 2006
While topical steroids have tremendous benefit in reducing inflammation, they also have significant side effects. Learn more about the side effects that can be seen with short-term and long-term use ... Read More

What is Dermatitis?

Sunday December 24, 2006
Dermatitis is often thought of as synonymous with eczema, but this is not exactly true. Dermatitis is actually a term used to describe a specific type of rash with many ... Read More

Effects of Microdermabrasion on the Skin

Saturday December 16, 2006
Microdermabrasion is a popular cosmetic procedure performed for facial skin rejuvenation. This article gives a brief review of the scientific studies that show how microdermabrasion affects the skin.

New Wrinkle Filler Available in January

Saturday December 9, 2006
Juvederm®, a dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid, has been approved by the FDA and will be available for use soon. According to manufacturer, Allergan, Inc. (who also makes ... Read More
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