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Skin Cysts: When Is It Time to See A Dermatologist?

You or someone you know has probably had some kind of cyst. In many cases, a person will have a cyst, not realize what it is, and then ignore it because it’s not bothering them at the moment. But this can turn a minor issue into a larger, chronic problem. The Most Common Type of Cyst Different types of cysts occur in different parts of the body for different reasons, so it’s important to have a general understanding of cysts and, if you notice one ...

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Why You Should Let A Dermatologist Take A Look At That Rash

Did you know there are literally hundreds of different types of rashes? And the same rash can appear differently on different people. That’s why you can’t look at a rash and say, “That looks like the same one my wife has. It must have been caused by the same thing.” Three Categories of Rashes Rashes fall into three general categories: infectious, inflammatory, and immune system-related. Infectious Rashes – These rashes are most commonly...

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Don’t Sweat It: An Introduction to Hyperhidrosis

Hyperhidrosis is heavier than normal sweating that occurs in somewhat random situations. For example, someone could simply be sitting at their desk in a classroom or at work, and start to sweat. Sweating caused by hyperhidrosis often occurs on the forehead, feet or in the groin area. Hyperhidrosis typically starts during a person’s teens and doesn’t improve until they reach their 30s so it can be very embarrassing to deal with. Whether someone is c...

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Tips for Preventing Dry Hands

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night because you feel a burning, stinging or itching sensation on your hands? Or maybe you have chapping, cracking or fissures on your fingers or palms? These kinds of skin conditions (See: How to Exfoliate Your Skin Without Drying it Out) are caused by a number of things, but the most common reason is over-washing and overusing hand sanitizers. The goal of washing and sanitizing your hands is to keep germs...

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How to Prevent Summer Skin Problems in Sports

During the summer, a high school football player will spend a lot of time outside in a mesh jersey. Similarly, a cheerleader will wear a tight-fitting outfit in the same conditions. As these athletes get hot and sweaty, and their clothes cling to their skin, it’s common for them to develop little red bumps that are mistaken for acne. In many cases, these red bumps are actually folliculitis, an infection or inflammation of the hair follicle. Folliculi...

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