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Wart Treatment by Type of Drug and Procedure
The new advance in treatment of genital warts has been imiquimod (Aldara). This encourages the patient’s autoimmune system to attack the wart. This is particularly helpful in the moist areas of the skin...
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Common Bacterial Infections of the Skin
Our skin is host to a number of bacteria, most of which are beneficial. Including the friendly flora in our gut, more than 200 species of bacteria reside within the tissues exposed to the external environment.... [Read more...]
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Treating Actinic Keratoses and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
Methyl Aminolevulinate-PDT for Actinic Keratoses and Superficial Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers Methyl aminolevulinate-hydrochloride cream (Metvix® [in Canada] and Metvixia® [in the US], Galderma) in combination... [Read more...]
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Wart Treatment by Type of Wart
Treatment will depend in part on the location, the age of the patient, as well as the size and immune status of the individual. The treatment choice will depend in part on previous experience of the patient... [Read more...]
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Identifying Common Skin Conditions; Warts, Moles and More
A reader of our sites recently commented, “I know that the people often mistake warts, skin tags and moles but these are three different skin disorders. I am trying to find out information to convince... [Read more...]
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Treating Warts on Children
Many of us have had a wart somewhere on our bodies at some time. Other than being a nuisance, most warts are harmless and go away on their own. More common in kids than in adults, warts are skin infections... [Read more...]
Skin Treatments
Common Birthmarks, Dysplastic Nevi and Congenital Nevi
A birthmark is a colored mark on or under the skin that’s present at birth or develops shortly after birth.Some birthmarks fade with time; others become more pronounced. Birthmarks may be caused by extra pigment in the skin... [Read more...]
Products & Medications
Are Over-The-Counter Wart Treatments Safe?
You can’t damage yourself with these treatments. If you get salicylic acid on normal skin, it can cause burning or redness but never infection or scarring. All you have to do is stop using it on irritated areas, and the... [Read more...]
Skin Conditions
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatments
Most squamous cell carcinomas may be treated by one of the following methods. More healthy tissue around the lesion is removed than for basal cell carcinomas because of the potential of squamous cell carcinomas to spread. Nearby... [Read more...]
Skin Fundamentals
Keratosis, Skin Spots, Warts, Benign Growths and Moles
BENIGN GROWTHS & MOLES Everyone has skin growths. The dermatologist is the expert on determining which are harmless and which should receive attention. This article is not a substitute for a medical exam. If you have any serious... [Read more...]
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