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03/08/03 - 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.
Chicken pox is normally treated with over-the-counter medications to control symptoms, but some cases should be treated with antiviral medications. Learn more about the various treatments available for chicken pox. 03/08/03 - Chicken Pox Complications
Even though chicken pox is usually a benign condition, 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. 03/08/03 - Chicken Pox in Pregnancy
Should pregnant women who are exposed to chicken pox or who acquire a chicken pox infection be worried about complications? Find out more about the risks of chicken pox in pregnancy. 03/08/03 - 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 still surrounding it, and who should and should not get the vaccine. 02/27/03 - Ringworm - Tinea Corporis
Ringworm, also known as tinea corporis, is a superficial fungal infection of the skin. Find out more about what the ringworm rash looks like, how it is diagnosed, and how it is treated. 02/19/03 - Bioterrorism and Skin Disease
Many biological agents with the potential to be used as a bioterrorism weapon produce significant skin changes, adding to the sensationalism and inflicting fear. Learn more about why bioterrorism is so terrible. 02/19/03 - Botulism
Botulism is a muscle-paralyzing disease caused by a toxin made by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. The CDC has designated Clostridium botulinum as a Category A bioterrorism threat. Find out more about this potentially fatal disease. 02/19/03 - Plague
Plague has been classified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a Category A bioterrorism threat. Find out more about this disease that has tormented mankind for centuries. 02/19/03 - Tularemia
Tularemia, also known as rabbit fever, is a disease that could pose a threat to the United States in the event of a biological attack. Find out more about the many forms of this disease and how they are treated. 02/19/03 - Viral Hemorrhagic Fever
Viral hemorrhagic fever refers to a group of illnesses caused by a distinct family of viruses. Examples of well-known VHF’s are Ebola Virus, Marburg Virus, Hanta Virus, and Dengue Fever. Find out more about this deadly group of diseases. 02/02/03 - Cold Sores - Oral Herpes Infections
Cold sores are cause by the herpes simplex virus. Learn more about who gets cold sores and the medications that can treat them. 01/20/03 - Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Alpha hydroxy acids, the most common of which are glycolic acid and lactic acid, have been used for centuries for skin rejuvenation. Studies are showing that appropriate formulations of alpha hydroxy acids may reverse some of the effects of sun on the skin. Find out more about alpha hydroxy acids. 01/20/03 - 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. 01/13/03 - Acne Scar Treatments
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 early acne scars. 01/05/03 - Hair Removal Methods
Various hair removal methods from the old stand-by, shaving, to newer methods such as laser treatments and vaniqa are discussed. 12/21/02 - Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that is common in infants and children. Find out more about what causes atopic dermatitis and what it looks like. 12/21/02 - Atopic Dermatitis Treatment
There is no cure for atopic dermatitis, but there are medications and measures that can improve the symptoms. 12/15/02 - Smallpox in the News
The Bush administration has announced a national smallpox response plan. Find out more about the controversy over this potential biological terrorism threat. 12/15/02 - The Smallpox Vaccine Decision
What you need to know to help you decide whether to get the smallpox vaccine. 12/15/02 - 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. 12/15/02 - The Smallpox Vaccine
What you need to know about the smallpox vaccine. 12/15/02 - Smallpox
Find out more about smallpox, a disease that has been eradicated, but is important again as a biological terrorism threat. 12/08/02 - Using Sunscreen to Prevent Wrinkles
Sunscreen is one of the most effective skin-care products used to prevent wrinkles. Find out how sunscreens work, how you know which sunscreen to pick, and how to apply sunscreen effectively. 11/30/02 - What Causes Wrinkles
Wrinkles are caused by many factors as we age. Find out more about the major causes of wrinkles. 11/22/02 - 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 and treated. 11/17/02 - Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic, progressive skin condition that affects the sweat glands. Find out more about what causes hidradenitis suppurativa and what can be done to treat it. 11/10/02 - How the Herpes 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. 11/03/02 - 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. 11/03/02 - 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. 11/03/02 - Dermographism
Dermographism is a form of hives caused by stroking the skin with an object. Find out more about this common type of hives. 10/26/02 - Seborrhea and AIDS
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common condition that affects 3% of the population. The majority of people infected with HIV develop seborrheic dermatitis. Find out more about the relationship between seborrhea and AIDS. 10/26/02 - Lichen Simplex Chronicus (LSC)
Lichen Simplex Chronicus (LSC) is a condition created by the habitual scratching of a certain area such as the neck or legs. Find out more about what causes this condition and how it can be treated. 10/19/02 - Treatment of Acne With Isotretinoin - Accutane
Isotretinoin, trade name Accutane, is a medication that has revolutionized the treatment of acne. Find out more about how it works, who takes it, and some common side effects of this medicine. 10/19/02 - What Causes Acne?
Acne is caused by the effects of hormones on sebaceous glands. Find out more how acne, blackheads, and whiteheads are formed. 10/19/02 - 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. 10/12/02 - Erysipelas
Erysipelas, also known as St. Anthony's Fire, is an intensely red bacterial infection that occurs on the face and lower extremities. Find out more about this skin disease and its treatment. 10/07/02 - Skin Changes in Pregnancy
Pregnancy causes many changes in a woman's body. Find out more about how the skin changes during pregnancy. 10/07/02 - Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy
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. 10/07/02 - 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. 10/07/02 - Pemphigoid Gestationis
Pemphigoid gestationis, also known as herpes gestationis, is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects some women in the second or third trimesters of pregnancy. Find out more about this condition. 10/07/02 - Pruritic Folliculitis of Pregnancy
Pruritic folliculitis of pregnancy is a condition that affects some women in the second half of pregnancy. Find out more about this rash that looks like acne. 10/07/02 - Pruritic Urticarial Papules & Plaques of Pregnancy
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. 10/02/02 - Pityriasis Alba
Pityriasis alba is a chronic skin disorder that affects some children. Find out more about this light colored rash on the face. 09/05/02 - Cutaneous Anthrax
The rash caused by cutaneous anthrax is fatal in less than 1% of cases treated with antibiotics. Find out more about what this rash looks like and why some people get this less serious form of anthrax. 08/30/02 - 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. 08/19/02 - Warts
Warts are actually benign tumors of the epidermis caused by a virus. Find what you need to know about this annoying skin condition.
08/05/02 - Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer. Find out more about what this skin cancer looks like and what can be done about it.
07/17/02 - Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma is the second most common skin cancer. Find out more about what this potentially malignant skin cancer looks like and what can be done about it.
Melanoma is a cancer in pigment producing cells in the skin. This article covers answers to some basic questions.
06/19/02 - 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.
06/04/02 - Jock Itch
This rash is caused by a fungus and affects men more often than women. Find out more about this itchy rash and what to do about it.
05/13/02 - Poison Ivy and its Pesky Relatives
The rash caused by poison ivy and its relatives causes itchy red blisters. What is Rhus dermatitis and how can it be prevented and treated?
04/26/02 - Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever is a potentially fatal disease transmitted by ticks. Find out more about about this disease, its characteristic rash, and how it is treated and prevented.
03/15/02 - Rosacea
Rosacea is a condition that causes redness of the skin of the face, a bulbous nose, and acne occurring later in life. It can be just annoying or even disfiguring. Find out more about the causes and treatment options.
03/13/02 - 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.
03/08/02 - Seborrheic Dermatitis
Seborrheic Dermatitis causes red skin and flaking in areas that have hair such as the scalp and eyebrows, but also around the nose. This condition can't be cured, but there are several strategies to keep it under control without a prescription.
