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  • Rosacea Rosacea is a skin disease that causes redness of the forehead, chin, and lower half of the nose. In addition to inflammation of...learn more »
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    Rosacea Article
    • Rosacea facts
    • What is rosacea? Is rosacea contagious?
    • Is rosacea like acne?
    • What are causes and risk factors of rosacea?
    • What are rosacea symptoms and signs?
    • How is rosacea diagnosed?
    • What happens to the nose and the eyes?
    • How is rosacea cured?
    • What about using acne medicine?
    • What is the treatment for rosacea?
    • What should be avoided? What foods are good for rosacea?
    • What natural remedies can help rosacea?
    • Does rosacea get worse with age?
    • How should I care for the skin of my face?
    • How are the telangiectasias (the red lines) treated?
    • How is a rhinophyma (the W.C. Fields nose) treated?
    • What effect may rosacea have on my life?
    • Where can people get more information about rosacea?
  • Keratosis Pilaris Keratosis pilaris (KP) is a common skin disorder in which small white or red bumps appear around hair follicles on the upper...learn more »
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    Keratosis Pilaris Article
    • Keratosis pilaris facts
    • What is keratosis pilaris (KP)?
    • Who gets keratosis pilaris?
    • What is the prognosis of patients with keratosis pilaris?
    • Does keratosis pilaris affect the entire body?
    • What does keratosis pilaris look like?
    • What causes keratosis pilaris?
    • How is keratosis pilaris diagnosed?
    • Is keratosis pilaris curable?
    • Is keratosis pilaris contagious?
    • What are possible complications of keratosis pilaris?
    • Does diet have anything to do with keratosis pilaris?
    • What is the treatment for keratosis pilaris?
    • Keratosis pilaris "do's"
    • Keratosis pilaris "don'ts"
  • Acne (Pimples) Acne is a localized skin inflammation as a result of overactivity of oil glands at the base of hair follicles. This...learn more »
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    Acne (Pimples) Article
    • What is acne?
    • What causes acne?
    • What other skin conditions can mimic acne?
    • When should you start acne treatment?
    • What can you do about acne on your own?
    • What are other things you can do for acne?
    • What is a good basic skin regimen for people with acne?
    • What can the doctor do for acne?
    • How would you sum up current-day acne treatment?
  • Stretch Marks Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the elastic middle layer of skin that allows it to retain its shape. When the skin is...learn more »
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    Stretch Marks Article
    • How can I get rid of stretch marks?
    • Is laser therapy effective at removing stretch marks?
    • Are over-the-counter stretch mark creams or tanning lotions able to fade or hide stretch marks?
    • Does insurance cover cosmetic surgery to remove stretch marks?
  • Birthmark Birthmarks and other abnormal skin pigmentation is caused by the body's inability to produce enough melanin. Abnormal skin...learn more »
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    Birthmark Article
    • Birthmarks and other skin pigmentation problems introduction
    • What are birthmarks?
    • Pigmented birthmarks
    • Macular stains
    • Hemangioma
    • Port-wine stains
    • What are skin pigmentation disorders?
    • Albinism
    • Melasma
    • Can skin damage causes pigmentation loss?
    • Vitiligo
    • Pictures of Birthmarks - Slideshow View Birthmarks Slideshow
  • Scars Scar formation is a natural part of the healing process after injury. The depth and size of the wound incision and the location...learn more »
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    Scars Article
    • How does scarring happen?
    • What are the types of scars?
    • What are the possible treatments?
    • Does insurance coverage apply to scar treatments?
  • Wrinkles Wrinkles, whether they be fine line or deep furrows, typically appear on areas of the body that receive a high amount of exposure...learn more »
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    Wrinkles Article
    • Wrinkles facts
    • Introduction to wrinkles
    • What factors promote wrinkles?
    • What medical treatments and cosmetic procedures are available for wrinkles?