Description and explanations about different techniques and treatments performed in Dermatology.
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 …
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, …
I have discussed acne treatment on numerous occasions in this blog. I have talked about acne in adult women, in girls with polycystic ovary syndrome, and the relationship between chocolate …
As many of you will notice, skin can become drier and more sensitive in winter, especially on the face, lips, and hands, which can cause a feeling of tightness and …
Fibromas or skin tags are benign lesions that pose no risk or complications. However, in some cases, removal may be desired either for cosmetic reasons or because they cause discomfort. …
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 …
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 …
Maybe you saw new spots appear on your face last summer. These cover your cheeks, or perhaps your forehead, or they may be on your upper lip area. In such …
Surely in the last few days you have read and heard about the new retinol regulation. Since summer 2023 we already heard the idea that the European Union wanted to …
People suffering from atopic dermatitis have skin that can be labeled as “defective”. Some proteins in its outermost layer do not function properly and this makes the epidermal barrier more …