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Des Moines Dermatologist Doctors for ItchType of Physician: Dermatologist What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology. Practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair, and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars. Specialty: Dermatology Common Name: Skin Doctor Dermatologist Doctors in Des Moines * Iowa Clinic PC  Radiant Complexion Dermatology  Radiant Complexion Dermatology  Iowa Skin Clinic  Dermatology&Dermatolgic Sgy Ctr  Dermatology&Dermatolgic Sgy Ctr  Dermatology&Dermatolgic Sgy Ctr  Heartland Dermatology  Heartland Dermatology  Heartland Dermatology  Heartland Dermatology  Heartland Dermatology  Greater Des Moines Dermatology  Dermatology PC  Dermatology PC  Dermatology PC  Dermatology PC  Dermatology PC  Dermatology PC  Dermatology PC  Iowa Dermatology Clinic  Iowa Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology PC  Iowa Dermatology Clinic  Dermatology PC  Dermatology PC  Skin & Cosmetic Specialist Iowa  Skin & Cosmetic Specialist Iowa  Mcfarland Clinic - West Ames  Skin Solutions Dermatology  Skin Solutions Dermatology  Mcfarland Clinic - West Ames  Mcfarland Clinic - West Ames  Mcfarland Clinic - West Ames  Mcfarland Clinic - West Ames  Radiance Complexion/Derm Clin  Story County Med Ctr Outpatnt  Boone County Specialty Clinic  Boone County Specialty Clinic  Skiff Specialty Clinic  Iowa Dermatology Incorporated  Iowa Dermatology Incorporated  Larry W Weiss MD  Decatur County Hosp Outpatnt  Family Dermatology  Trimark Physicians Group  Trimark Physicians Grp Dermtlgy  Trimark Physicians Grp Dermtlgy  Mercy Medical Ctr Splty Clinic  Alegent Creighton Hlth Outpat  Associates In Dermatology  Associates In Dermatology  Associates In Dermatology  Associates In Dermatology  Cass County Health Center Des Moines, IowaUpcoming Local Events2013-06-15
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Chiggers
- Chiggers are a mite belonging to the Trombiculidae family. Chiggers are most commonly found in grassy fields, gardens, parks, forests, and moist areas
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Scabies
- Scabies are itch mites that burrow under the skin and produce intense itching that's usually worse at night. Symptoms of scabies are small bumps and blisters
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Ringworm
- The term "ringworm" or "ringworms" refers to fungal infections that are on the surface of the skin. A physical examination of the affected skin, evaluation
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Rash
- The word "rash" means an outbreak of red bumps on the body. The way people use this term, "a rash" can refer to many different skin conditions. The most
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Eczema
- Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a general term for many types of skin inflammation. The most common form of eczema is atopic dermatitis. The other
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Ticks
- Ticks are known transmitters of disease to humans and animals. Tick-borne diseases include Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Q fever, tularemia,
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Liver Disease
- Liver disease can be cause by a variety of things including infection (hepatitis), diseases such as gallstones, high cholesterol or triglycerides, blood
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Anal Itching
- Anal itching is the irritation of the skin at the exit of the rectum, known as the anus, accompanied by the desire to scratch. Causes include everything
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Genital Herpes In Women
- Genital herpes, a viral infection by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), is transmitted during sexual contact with the mucous-covered linings of the mouth,
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Bed Bugs
- Bed bugs (from the insect family Cimicidae) are small, reddish-brown tick-like insects that feed by sucking the blood of mammals. They are often found
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Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreatic cancer is a malignant tumor of the pancreas. Pancreatic cancer has been called a "silent" disease because early pancreatic cancer usually does
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Cirrhosis (Liver)
- Cirrhosis of the liver refers to a disease in which normal liver cells are replaced by scar tissue caused by alcohol and viral hepatitis B and C. This
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Poison Ivy
- Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are plants that cause an itchy skin rash and skin inflamation when contacted directly. This poison can be treated with medications
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Athlete's Foot
- Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) is a skin infection caused by the ringworm fungus. Symptoms include itching, burning, cracking, peeling, and bleeding feet.
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Pink Eye
- Pink eye, also called conjunctivitis, is redness or irritation of the conjunctivae, the membranes on the inner part of the eyelids and the membranes covering
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Pregnancy (Week By Week, Trimesters)
- There are many symptoms involved in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy. The first early pregnancy symptom is typically a missed period, but others
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Ingrown Hair
- Ingrown hairs may be caused by improper shaving, waxing or blockage of the hair follicle. Symptoms and signs of ingrown hairs include itching, tenderness,
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Hives
- Hives, also called urticaria, is a raised, itchy area of skin that is usually a sign of an allergic reaction. The allergy may be to food or medications,
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Keloid
- A keloid is a scar that doesn't know when to stop. When the cells keep on reproducing, the result is an overgrown (hypertrophic) scar or a keloid. A
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Head Lice
- Head lice infection is called pediculosis. Lice are parasites that feed on blood and can be found on the scalp and hair of infected people. Signs and symptoms
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Jock Itch
- Jock itch is an itchy red rash that appears in the groin area. The rash may be caused by a bacterial or fungal infection. People with diabetes and those
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Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is cancer of the lymphatic system, a vital part of the body's immune system. Symptoms include swollen lymph nodes, fever, night
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Pinworms
- Pinworm infection is an intestinal infection caused by a pinworm, seatworm, or threadworm. Female pinworms leave the intestine through the anus and deposit
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Allergy
- An allergy refers to a misguided reaction by our immune system in response to bodily contact with certain foreign substances. When these allergens come
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Sunburn (Sun Poisoning)
- Sunburn is caused by overexposure to UV radiation from the sun. UV rays can also damage the eyes. Repeated overexposure to UV rays also increases the risk
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Herpes Simplex Infections (Cold Sores, Non-Genital)
- Herpes simplex infections are common and when they appear around the mouth and lips, people often refer to them as "cold sores" and "fever blisters." Canker
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Vaginal Pain
- Vulvodynia or vaginal pain, genital pain is a condition in which women have chronic vulvar pain with no known cause. There are two types of vulvodynia,
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Food Allergy
- The most common food allergies are to eggs, nuts, milk, peanuts, fish, shellfish, strawberries and tomatoes. Symptoms and signs include nausea, vomiting,
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Eye Allergy
- Eye allergy (or allergic eye disease) are typically associated with hay fever and atopic dermatitis. Medications and cosmetics may cause eye allergies.
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