In recent years, there has been no shortage of research focusing on the use of probiotics for acne. But why? You see, the entire surface of our skin is covered …
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Today’s post is about a condition that is more common in summer and often leads to visits to the dermatologist. It is called pityriasis versicolor and is a non-serious condition …
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If you have recently been to the dermatologist and they have recommended a skin biopsy, you may be wondering exactly what this involves. I will try to describe it in …
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The term “scabies” may sound like an ancient disease, something we no longer see in our environment. However, in recent years, the incidence of scabies, also known as sarcoptic mange, …
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Today we will talk about some very characteristic marks on newborn babies, which can cause some concern for parents: salmon patches, also called nevus simplex. What is a salmon patch? …
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This week’s post is about pityriasis rosea. It is a disease (nothing serious, by the way) described by Camille-Melchior Gibert in 1860. It usually causes quite a bit of concern …
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If you have come this far, it is probably because you want to find out whether antihistamines are useful for your atopic dermatitis or that of your child. You may …
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Androgenetic alopecia is a cause of hair loss that can lead to baldness on the top of the scalp. It is typical in men, but can also occur in women. …
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Telogen effluvium is the most common cause of diffuse hair loss. It consists of a more or less sudden loss of abundant mature hair, usually 3-4 months after a stressful …
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It is not uncommon for women to suffer from acne in adulthood. It has been found that in 6 out of 10 women, acne worsens during pregnancy, while in 3 …