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Six Causes for Scalp Scaling and Flaking

Diagnosis and Details

What is causing your itchy scalp?

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Scalp Scaling: Dandruff vs Psoriasis vs Eczema

Diagnosis and Details

Different reasons for a scaly and itchy scalp

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Mycophenolate Mofetil And Its Use in Autoimmune Skin Conditions

How is mycophenolate used in dermatology?

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Safety of Anti-Itch Medications During Pregnancy

What medications can be used to reduce itching in pregnancy

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Six Safe Tips from a Dermatologist to Use Topical Steroids Safely

Steroids don't have to be dangerous for your skin health

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Botulinum Toxin for Hyperhidrosis

Botox is effective at reducing excessive sweating

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Biological Medications for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Medication to suppress the inflammation of hidradenitis suppurativa

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Western Medicine Primer

Medicine Basics

Modern allopathic dermatology plants itself in evidence-based medicine.

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Why Doctors Use Antibiotics for Rosacea?

Antibiotics can help control rosacea

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Spironolactone and Hair Loss

By blocking the action of circulating hormones

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Oral Steroids

Many skin conditions are treated with short-term or long-term oral steroids

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Safety of Systemic Immune Suppressive Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation

Which immune suppressing drugs are safe

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Skin Scraping (KOH and Mineral Oil Preparation)

Diagnosis and Details

Skin scrapings are used to diagnose fungal and parasitic infections

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Demystify the Differences Between Antibiotic Creams and Ointments

Medicine Basics

Which antibiotic ointments are used for skin rashes?

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Topical and Oral Anti-Parasitics

Parasitic skin diseases include lice and scabies

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What Is a Shave Biopsy?

Medicine Basics

Shave biopsies are used to sample the skin

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How Are Ichthyosis and Dry Skin Linked?

Diagnosis and Details

Cracked and irritated skin are found in both

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Topical Retinoid Medications: Tretinoin, Adapalene, Tazarotene, and Alitretinoin

Retinoids are effective topical treatments

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