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Dermatology Blog with Heather Brannon, MD January 2009 Archive

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

Information About Cellulitis

Wednesday January 21, 2009
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the deeper layers of the skin. Usually when people think of skin infections, they think of abscesses or boils. Cellulitis is a ... Read More

The Link Between Psoriasis and Leptin

Monday January 12, 2009
Leptin is a hormone that was discovered in 1994. It has been linked to higher levels of inflammation in the body that may increase the risk of developing heart ... Read More

All About Chicken Pox

Friday January 2, 2009
Chicken pox is a common, usually self-limited, infection caused by the varicella virus. Learn more about the varicella virus, what the chicken pox rash looks like, and how chicken pox ... Read More
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