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Summer is the season for insect bites . That’s why I think you might find these four fun facts interesting… 1. There are various REASONS why bugs bite us: Mosquitoes …

LWhat we commonly call “foot fungus” or “athlete’s foot” is technically known as ‘ringworm’ or “dermatophytosis” of the foot. In this post, I’ll try to explain what they are and …

In this article, I will discuss two videos that were specifically designed for a scientific study that was later published in the *Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology* in …

In recent years, weather reports—both on television and online—have often included a segment on the so-called ultraviolet (UV) index, which is particularly important during the summer months since we know …

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 …

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 …

Fibromas or skin tags are small, sometimes elongated, soft, brown or normal skin-colored bumps that often appear in areas of friction such as the neck, armpits, or groin. They can …

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 …

The term “sun allergy”, from a medical point of view, is quite ambiguous, since there are many situations in which pimples or hives may appear on the skin after exposure …

Digital dermoscopy, commonly called “mole mapping” is the best way to check moles. How many times have you wondered how to tell if a mole on your back has changed …