Archive for 'Skin Conditions'
Doctor Help – I have this red scaling on my face . . . what is it?
Posted on 29. Sep, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
Patients suffering from red skin and scaling in the area around the eyebrows, on or around the nose, or on the scalp may be suffering from a common inflammatory skin disorder known as Seborrhoeic dermatitis.
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Excessive Sweating|Hyperhidrosis
Posted on 18. Aug, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
Hyperhidrosis is the medical term used for excessive sweating. It affects about 3% of the population. It is not only an inconvenience but has a significant impact on an individual’s life and function. Individuals suffering from this condition can have perfuse sweating from underarms, feet, forehead and hands.
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Acne: Another Pimple – Why?
Posted on 22. Jul, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
What is acne and why do we get it? Acne or Acne Vulgaris is an inflammation of our sebaceous glands caused by several factors including hormones, stress, and family history. Bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes can also play a role in acne production. There have not been any proven studies linking food and acne, but eating [...]
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Pluck 1 Gray Hair and 10 will Appear
Posted on 05. May, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
The ability to grow ten hairs due to you plucking one is not true. It may be easy for some to believe since you can find more gray hair later. It’s not that more have grown due to the plucking, it’s just part of the aging process. Think about it. There would be a lot less bald men if all you had to do was pluck one hair to have 10 more grow in its place.
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Worms didn’t cause your Ringworm!
Posted on 28. Apr, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
The main characterized are red and scaly ring-shaped patches that have a clear or normal looking center. Ringworm occurs mainly on the upper body, genital area, hands or on your feet. Although, it is usually caled athlete’s foot when found on your feet. It can be very uncomfortable due to the extreme itch.
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What Should I do if I get Sunburned?
Posted on 24. Apr, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
My advice is not to get sunburn in the first place. It can be very painful and is linked to the development of a potentially lethal form of skin cancer.
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How contagious is poison ivy?
Posted on 21. Apr, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
There’s a lot of my patients who are afraid they’ll develop a rash after coming into contact with someone who has a rash from poison ivy. It is a common mistake to think that poison ivy is that contagious, but someone with poison ivy cannot infect you by coughing on you or even hugging you.
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Hey Doctor, The Mole You Removed Came Back! Why?
Posted on 18. Apr, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
There are many types of moles, but I’ll discuss benign (non cancerous) moles that protrude from the skin only. If a mole is sticking out, looks funny, you don’t like its location, it’s irrttitating or is unsightly, then you may consider removing it. There basically are two different techniques to remove this type of mole.
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Double the risk
Posted on 09. Apr, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
Recently a patient read the warning label on a dermatology drug I prescribed. They were immediately alarmed when they saw the phrase “double the risk” and called me right away to find out if it was really necessary to use this particular prescription. I was glad they called instead of not using the prescription without telling me.
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Save up to $15 on BenzaClin
Posted on 05. Apr, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
Benzaclin is a popular medication prescribed by dermatologists to treat mild to moderate acne patients. Patients using Benzaclin can receive a $15 rebate. All you have to do is go to http://www.benzaclin.com/benzaclin/rebate.aspx and download the Benzaclin Rebate Certificate. You’ll need to mail the completed rebate certificate with an original copy of the pharmacy receipt (circle the price [...]