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Morgellons Disease, the name for a group of symptoms marked by unidentified fibers that exit a person's body, is still written off by doctors as a mental illness. What's at the root of this mysterious condition?
People who have psoriasis see dermatologists for treatment. But should they have a cardiologist on speed dial? New medical research suggests a possible link between psoriasis and heart attacks.
Though popping pimples is usually frowned upon, dermatologists often extract them for their patients. If it's safe for doctors to pop zits, is it OK for you to do it yourself?
When you were a kid, you collected freckles like coins in a piggy bank -- happily. But as an adult, you'd rather not bank these brown spots. How can you make them disappear?
There's a fungus among us, and it's making us miserable. Athlete's foot, also known as tinea pedis, is an infection caused by a tricky fungus. Can it invade your skin anywhere above your toes?
People have known about the soothing properties of lavender for centuries, and its oil can be found in many skincare products. But if you have a minor skin problem, how much help will lavender be to you?
Those blue, twisted varicose veins that pop up on your legs occur when the blood vessel valves weaken and blood pools in the vein. Can this cause blood clots, and if so, are they dangerous?
It's true that exercising to boost circulation may help prevent varicose veins, those blue, twisted blood vessels that pop up in your legs. But can exercise help -- or hurt -- if you already have them?
Often associated with extreme locales, frostbite can affect you even in everyday cold conditions. Why does this condition freeze parts of your body, and how can it help save your life?
It cools. It stimulates. It reduces coughing. It disinfects. But can camphor, an oil obtained from trees or synthesized from turpentine, treat skin problems?
Everyone loves hugging and snuggling up to their pets, but did you know that your pet can bring home a host of diseases once it comes in from the yard? If you want to keep from catching a nasty rash from your furry friend, read on.
The unwanted lines that begin to crowd your eyes and mouth as you age are difficult to fend off. But there are ways to prevent them from taking over your face.
The itchy, scaly symptoms of this skin disease are difficult to get rid of. But there are some treatments that should ease your discomfort. What are they?
Getting infected with a skin fungus may be unsightly or embarrassing, but it's actually quite common. What are the most prevalent types of skin fungus, and how do you know if you have one?
Recognizing a flare-up isn't as easy as it seems. Some people who contract herpes never experience any noticeable symptoms at all. So how do you keep from spreading the virus to your partner?
Do herbal remedies really work? The jury's still out on most, but a few have proven effective. Aloe vera is a proven example of a botanical treatment that works on most -- but not all -- skin problems.
One of the more remarkable things about human skin is its ability to defend itself. It often forms painful blisters in response to friction or heat, but for epidermolysis bullosa patients, this defense mechanism can be deadly.
If you notice flaky patches on your baby's scalp, don't be alarmed -- it's probably just cradle cap. What is this skin condition, and how should you handle it?
Get fast facts on an acne-cleansing diet, and learn what to include in your skincare routine to control acne breakouts.
Get fast facts on acne remedies, including what options a dermatologist can offer and what you can do at home for acne relief.
Get fast facts on acne treatments, and consider using these tips in your daily skincare routine to reduce acne breakouts.
We've learned a lot about sexually transmitted diseases, but we're still not sure how they're spread. Can you really get herpes from water fountains and toilet seats? Well ... it's complicated.
Get fast facts on cold sore medications, and learn about the herpes virus and how to avoid the spread of cold sores.
Get fast facts on skin lightening for acne scars, and learn about the origins of acne scars and the treatments available to improve the look of acne-scarred skin.
Get fast facts on oily skin treatments, and learn what you can do to combat excess oil in your skin.
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