Viral warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). It is spread through direct contact with skin infected with the virus. There are more than 150 types of HPV, which …
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Melanoma is one of the most aggressive forms of skin cancer. If detected early, it has a 100% survival rate, whereas if diagnosed at a more advanced stage, it can …
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In another post, I talked about what atopic dermatitis is and why people (most often children) who suffer from it have itchy, red patches on their skin. This post is …
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Melanoma is one of the most potentially aggressive forms of skin cancer. I say “potentially” because if detected early, it has a very high survival rate, whereas if diagnosed “late,” …
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Basal cell carcinoma is the most common malignant tumor in humans and also the most common skin cancer. It consists of small bumps or nodules that are usually the …
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Moles (or, technically speaking, melanocytic nevi) most often appear throughout life. However, they can also be present at birth or appear in the first few weeks of life (1-3% of …
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Descubre todos sobre el acné hormonal de mano de una dermatóloga especialista, la Dra. Lorea Bagazgoitia
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We are in the season when dermatologists most strongly emphasize the importance of sun protection. I always remind you that protecting yourself from the sun doesn’t just mean using sunscreen—it …
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With the arrival of warm weather, some children develop a peculiar rash with small flat bumps on their elbows, knees, or hands. This is a benign and little-known condition called …
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You may have arrived here looking for treatment for facial blemishes. You may already be aware that this is not an easy task. What you may not be so clear …