Atopic Dermatitis Treatment
There is no cure for atopic dermatitis, but there are medications and measures that can improve sym Impetigo Herpetiformis
Impetigo herpetiformis, a rare condition similar to pustular psoriasis, affects some pregnant women in the second half of pregnancy. Find out more about this condition. Dermographism
Dermographism is a form of hives caused by stroking the skin with an object. Find out more about this common type of hives. Smallpox
Find out more about smallpox, a disease that has been eradicated, but is important again as a biological terrorism threat. Topical Acne Treatments
Topical antibiotics are frequently used medications to control acne. Find out more about the topical antibiotics that control acne. Chicken Pox Complications
Chicken pox is a common, usually self-limited, infection caused by the varicella virus. However, approximately 14,000 people are hospitalized in the US each year because of complications. Learn more about the potentially life-threatening complications of chicken pox. Ingrown Nails
Ingrown nails are common and usually affect the big toe. Find out more about what causes ingrown tonails and how they are treated. Genital Herpes Treatments
Genital herpes infections can be treated with medications that reduce the symptoms of genital herpes and reduce the occurance of genital herpes. Find out more about the medications used to treat genital herpes. How to Use Tretinoin (Retin-A)
Tretinoin, or Retin-A, is a very effective medication used to treat blackheads, whiteheads, and wrinkles. This article gives guidelines that may help reduce side effects and increase compliance with this medication. Cold Urticaria
Cold urticaria is a form of hives caused by exposure to cold. Find out more about this common form of hives and how it is treated. Chicken Pox in Pregnancy
A pregnant woman who gets a primary chicken pox infection has a greater risk of serious complications and of having an infant with birth defects or serious infection. Learn more about the effects of chicken pox in pregnant women. Beta Hydroxy Acid
Beta hydroxy acid, salicylic acid, is a topical exfoliant that appears to reverse some of the effects of photoaging such as fine wrinkles and discolored skin. Find out more about beta hydroxy acid which penetrates into the pore and is less irritating than alpha hydroxy acid. Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy - ICP
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, or ICP, is a condition caused when bile is backed up in the liver. Find out more about this condition that can be harmful to the unborn baby. Do I Need a Dermatologist?
Do you need a dermatologist or should you see your regular provider? This article helps clarify the types of providers who take care of skin diseases. The History of Smallpox
The history of smallpox is a success story for immunization and public health. Find out more about the rise and fall of smallpox. Chicken Pox Treatments
Chicken pox is a common, usually self-limited, infection caused by the varicella virus. Learn more about the presricption and over-the-counter treatments that are available. Cholinergic Urticaria
Cholinergic urticaria is a form of hives that causes hives to form after exercise. Find out more about this form of hives and how it can be treated. How the Herpes Simplex Virus Works
The herpes simplex virus is a DNA virus that causes genital herpes and oral herpes. Find out more about how the herpes simplex virus causes infection and why people have recurrences. Effects of Sun on the Skin
UV radiation from sun exposure causes changes in many vital skin structures. Find out more about the changes that go on behind the scenes - at the cellular level. The Chicken Pox Vaccine
Since widespread vaccination for chicken pox began in the middle 1990's, the incidence of chicken pox has decreased dramatically. Find out more about how the chicken pox vaccine works, controversies surrounding the chicken pox vaccine, and who should and should not get the vaccine. The Biology of Hair
Hair is more complicated than it appears. Find out more about the structure of hair and how it works. What Causes Acne?
Acne is caused by the effects of hormones on sebaceous glands. Find out more how acne, blackheads, and whiteheads are formed. Antibiotics Used to Treat Acne
Antibiotics are frequently used to treat acne. This article gives a profile of some of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for acne. Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy - PUPPP
Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (PUPPP), also known as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy, is the most common rash in pregnant women. Find out more about this condition that affects many pregnant women. Facial Flushing
Facial flushing, or a red, hot, burning face, is something many people experience. There are many causes of facial flushing. Find out more about how menopause causes facial flushing. | 