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Atopic Dermatitis
Find out more information about the features of atopic dermatitis including what causes the rash, what it looks like, and how it is diagnosed.

Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata is an unpredictable, non-scarring, patchy hair loss condition that usually resolves on its own. Find out more about what causes this condition and what can be done about it.

Treatment of Acne Scars
Acne scars can affect anyone. After acne heals, the skin can be left with a discoloration that may take months to heal. Find out more about what can be done to treat these Acne Scars Information - Treatment of Acne Scarsearly acne scars.

Skin Changes in Pregnancy
Pregnancy causes many changes in a woman's body. Find out more about how the skin changes during pregnancy.

Fungal Nail Infections - Onychomycosis
A fungal infection of the nails causes thickened, discolored nails that can be painful. Find out what fungal nail infections look like and how they are diagnosed.

Seborrheic Keratosis
Seborrheic Keratoses, sometimes called barnacles, can be dangerous-looking but they are actually benign. This article describes what they look like and some common ways to remove them.

Chicken Pox
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 is diagnosed.

Seborrhea - Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as seborrhea or dandruff, causes flaking on the face and scalp. Find out more about seborrhea and seborrhea treatments.

All About Hives
Hives, also known as urticaria, is a common allergic skin condition. Find out more about what causes hives and the treatment of hives.

Acne - Blackheads & Whiteheads
Blackheads and whiteheads are a specific type of acne called comedones. Find out more about what caused open and closed comedones and how to treat them here.

Warts
Warts are actually benign tumors of the epidermis caused by a virus. Find what you need to know about this annoying skin condition.

Jock Itch
Jock itch is a common fungal infection that affects more men than women. Find out more about jock itch and what can be done to treat it.

What is Dermatitis?
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 causes. Find out more about the types of dermatitis rashes.

Athlete's Foot
Athlete’s foot, or tinea pedis, is a very common fungal infection experienced by up to 70% of the population at some time in their life. Learn more about the types of athlete's foot and how they are treated.

Genital Herpes Symptoms in Women
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.

Head Lice
Head lice are parasitic insects found most commonly behind the ears and near the neckline at the back of the neck. Learn more about what head lice and the nits (eggs) look like, how head lice is spread, and how head lice is treated.

Lindane - Head Lice and Scabies Treatment
The FDA has issued an advisory on the use of Lindane to treat head lice. Find out more about the risks and benefits of using Lindane.

Amevive - Treatment for Psoriasis
Alefacept (Amevive) is a medication used in the treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis. Find out more about this medication and how it treats psoriasis.

 
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