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Dermatology Blog with Heather Brannon, MD July 2008 Archive

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

John McCain, A Melanoma Cancer Survivor, Had Biopsy of Suspicious Lesion

Monday July 28, 2008
Today Senator John McCain stopped while campaigning in California to explain that he had visited his dermatologist this morning as he does every 3-4 months because he has a history ... Read More

Skin Infections in Children Getting More Serious?

Sunday July 27, 2008
In data compiled by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) on hospitalization trends in children under 18 years, skin infections moved to the 8th most common reason for ... Read More

Be Smart About Sunscreen

Friday July 18, 2008
You know you need to use sunscreen, but do you ever wonder if you're using it right? How do you know how much sunscreen to use? Do you have to ... Read More

Unraveling the Mystery of How the Cold Sore Virus Stays Inactive

Wednesday July 9, 2008
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus which hides in a nerve called the trigeminal nerve. During periods of stress, sunlight exposure, or other stressors the virus ... Read More

Fat Molecule May Slow Down Skin Aging

Tuesday July 1, 2008
It's not as bad as it sounds. People aren't about to be slathering some type of lard all over their skin to look younger. A recent study showed that a ... Read More
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