What is a Strawberry Hemangioma?
A strawberry hemangioma is a clump of tiny blood vessels that form under the skin, causing a raised red skin growth that may be present at birth or develop during...
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Can Skin Tags Be Removed?
Skin tags are common skin growths hanging from the skin's surface on a thin piece of tissue called a stalk. It's not entirely clear what causes skin tags, and there...
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Dermatologist Recommended Sunscreens
Sunscreen is the jack of all trades for a skincare product. It protects against damaging UV rays that cause skin cancer and premature aging while also acting as a moisturizer....
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What is Keratosis Pilaris?
Keratosis pilaris is a common skin condition, which appears as tiny bumps on the skin – often described as permanent goosebumps or mistaken for pimples. These rough-feeling bumps are actually...
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Why do I have brown spots on my skin?
If you have brown spots on your skin you likely are dealing with a form of hyperpigmentation. Hyperpigmentation goes by many names depending on the underlying causes. These names may...
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Why Do We Get Hangnails?
Hangnails are the worst. They always seem to come out of nowhere and then painfully hang around. But why do we get hangnails in the first place? Let’s start with...
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What is Folliculitis?
Folliculitis is a common skin condition caused by a bacterial or fungal infection that affects the hair follicles, causing them to become inflamed. Symptoms of Folliculitis According to Dr. Richard...
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Melasma 101
Melasma is a common skin disorder where brown patches develop on the face, including the cheeks, bridge of the nose, forehead, and upper lip. Melasma can occur in all skin...
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Common Skin Problems in Infants
Life with infants is unpredictable. One of the many unpredictable moments includes infant skin problems. From odd rashes to red bumps and dry skin, these skin problems seemingly pop up...
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Sun Protection for Skin of Color
We only get one body to live in and our skin is the body’s largest organ. We need to protect it from its biggest enemy, the sun. If you have...
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