What Causes Eczema Flareups?
Eczema is a prevalent condition, with over 30 million Americans having some type. Eczema is a skin condition that causes the skin to become red, itchy, and inflamed. It commonly...
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What Causes Hives?
Hives are a skin reaction that develops when the body releases histamine. The bumps and raised patches are often red, itchy, and swollen. They may occur in a single location...
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Can Dry Skin Cause A Rash?
Dry skin is skin that doesn’t have enough moisture to keep it feeling soft. The medical term for dry skin is xeroderma or xerosis for severely dry skin. Dry skin...
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Are Chemical Peels Safe?
A chemical peel is a technique used to improve the appearance of the skin on the face, neck, or hands. A chemical solution is applied to the skin that causes...
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Tips for Acne-Prone Skin
Youth and adults alike can have acne-prone skin. What causes a pimple is pretty much the same regardless of how old you are. When you combine the skin’s oil, dead...
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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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Chickenpox vs Shingles
Did you know? The same virus that causes chickenpox also causes shingles. But wait, even though it is the same virus, chickenpox, and shingles are two different illnesses. What is...
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Why Do Kids Get Warts
While anyone can get warts, it seems like kids get them more often than adults do. The good news is that most warts won't make you sick or cause a...
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What Your Nails Say About Your Overall Health
It might be hard to believe, but your nails can say a lot about overall health. That's why many doctors will begin an exam by looking at a patient's hands....
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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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