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Skin Tag Orgins and Removal Treatments
What are skin tags? Skin tags are small, benign growths that are composed of a core of fibers and ducts, nerve cells, fat cells, and a covering or epidermis. Additional names for skin tags include acrochordon,...
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treatments
Most squamous cell carcinomas may be treated by one of the following methods. More healthy tissue around the lesion is removed than for basal cell carcinomas because of the potential of squamous cell carcinomas... [Read more...]
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Skin Tags and Seborrheic Keratoses
Nuisances You don’t have to put up with. As time goes on, we all acquire tiny bits of extra skin called skin tags. These can range in size from 1-10 mm, and are flesh colored or brown. Skin tags... [Read more...]
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Using Lasers and IPL for Pigmentary Lesions
Lasers and intense pulsed light sources are frequently used for the treatment of pigmented lesions, and the appropriate selection of devices for different lesions is vital to achieving satisfactory clinical... [Read more...]
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Methyl Aminolevulinate Cream + Benzyl Alcohol
Update on Drugs and Drug News Name/Company Approval Dates and Comments Benzyl Alcohol Lotion 5% Sciele Pharma The US FDA approved this prescription medication in April 2009 for the treatment of... [Read more...]
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Treating Actinic Keratoses and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
Methyl Aminolevulinate-PDT for Actinic Keratoses and Superficial Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers Methyl aminolevulinate-hydrochloride cream (Metvix® [in Canada] and Metvixia® [in the US], Galderma) in combination... [Read more...]
Treatments
Treatments for Common Birthmarks, Dysplastic Nevi and Congenital Nevi
A birthmark is a colored mark on or under the skin that’s present at birth or develops shortly after birth.Some birthmarks fade with time; others become more pronounced. Birthmarks may be caused by extra pigment in the skin... [Read more...]
Products / Medications
Wart Treatment by Type of Drug and Procedure
The new advance in treatment of genital warts has been imiquimod (Aldara). This encourages the patient’s autoimmune system to attack the wart. This is particularly helpful in the moist areas of the skin or mucosal surfaces. Salicylic... [Read more...]
Skin Disorders
Understanding Basic Types of Moles
It is necessary to clarify that not all moles are the same. There are a few classifications. But the most important for you is to be able to discern the common mole from the moles that are more risky to cause skin cancer. Moles... [Read more...]
Research & Testing
Tips to Remove Skin Tags
I know skin tags are harmless, but how do I get rid of them? A plague of skin tags Q: My neck is slowly becoming populated with tiny brown tags of skin, mostly where I used to wear necklaces. They are not painful, but I would... [Read more...]
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