When you have a chronic skin condition like eczema or psoriasis, it is important to get a proper diagnosis so you or your child can get the right treatment. Otherwise you are wasting time and money plus putting yourself and your child through all the unnecessary discomfort. It is a difficult proposition to know which condition you have. Eczema vs psoriasis? How to tell them apart.
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We have come a long way from the days when using baby oil to acquire a beautiful tan was all the rage. Even though most people are aware of just how dangerous the sun is, there are still sun worshippers who think they are invulnerable, and that only a couple of hours in the sun won’t hurt.
We beg to differ.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States with more cases than any other cancer combined. No matter your age, your nationality, or especially if you are a parent, be aware of the dangers of skin cancer and melanoma.
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A child that grows up with eczema has a painful and anxiety filled life. Why am I so itchy? What did I touch this time? Why is this happening to me? Can’t you make this stop? These are some of the many lamentations of a child with eczema. If they are too young to know what’s happening, it is up to parents to recognize this skin disorder. As a parent, how do you know if your child has eczema?
As we approach late summer, kids are lining up to get vision testing, immunizations, dental checkups and cleanings, and routine health screenings. Many of these are required for a return to school, but don’t let one important checkup fall by the wayside. For back-to-school, your child’s skin health and pediatric dermatology is as important for kids as for adults.
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Here they come! Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are upon us, and we can’t wait to get out there. Stop and think about all the things you need for a picnic in the park, a day at the beach or pool, or even watching your favorite team play baseball. You will need lots of supplies for a picnic, going to the pool or beach or sitting in the outfield. The most important item you need inside your backpack or beach bag is, of course, sunscreen. Let’s see how much you really know about sunscreen: frequently asked questions and answers.
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Appropriately named after the doctor who invented this technique, Dr. Frederick Mohs, Mohs cancer surgery is now considered the gold standard for skin cancer treatment. It is a precise and effective treatment for most skin cancers with melanoma being an exception. Let’s analyze skin cancer Mohs surgery vs traditional excision.
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If you already have psoriasis, you are likely to develop scalp psoriasis. Approximately 50% of those patients will have at least one flare up of scalp psoriasis. It is quite common, but it’s important to know it is not contagious. Let’s learn more from a dermatologist’s scalp psoriasis guide.
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