There’s a reason nobody wants warts, since these small, grainy bumps – which often show up on the hands – are bothersome and embarrassing. But so-called “common warts” are highly treatable and can even disappear on their own. Nearly 1% of the population is dealing with warts at any given time, according to the American… Continue reading Understanding and Treating Warts
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How to Avoid Common Skin Infections at The Gym
Exercising at the gym offers substantive benefits – weight control, disease prevention and even mood improvement – but it’s important to remember that germs thrive in the gym. And that could put you at a risk for common skin infections, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), unless you take some precautions. “While skin… Continue reading How to Avoid Common Skin Infections at The Gym
Stigma and Myths about Psoriasis Are Pervasive in the U.S.
The autoimmune disorder psoriasis is surprisingly stigmatized today among people in the U.S., according to researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The study, which involved both psychologists and dermatologists, was published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Investigators found that the stigma associated with the condition… Continue reading Stigma and Myths about Psoriasis Are Pervasive in the U.S.
What to Do if You Have Scabies
The experts from the American Academy of Dermatology share tips on symptom and treatment of scabies: Scabies is a common skin condition caused by the human itch mite. People get scabies when the mite burrows into the top layer of their skin to live and feed. When the skin reacts to the mite – which… Continue reading What to Do if You Have Scabies
Is It Ringworm? Signs and Symptoms
In this news release, the American Academy of Dermatology explains what you need to know about ringworm: what it is, how you can get it and how your dermatologist can treat it: What do athlete’s foot, jock itch, and barber’s itch all have in common? They are all cases of ringworm, say dermatologists from the… Continue reading Is It Ringworm? Signs and Symptoms
Need to Know: Pink Eye
Although pink eye, or conjunctivitis, affects some very delicate areas of your eye, it’s one of the most treatable eye conditions. Here, the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shares what you need to know about pink eye: its symptoms, how to prevent it, and when you should seek treatment. WHAT IS PINK EYE? An… Continue reading Need to Know: Pink Eye