Warts
Detailed information on the most common types of warts, including foot warts, flat warts, genital warts, and filiform warts.
Treating Aged or Sun-Damaged Skin
Detailed information on treating aged or sun-damaged skin.
Hypothyroidism and Pregnancy
Signs of an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) may be masked by pregnancy. But the thyroid is important for your baby's brain development. Learn if you should be screened for hypothyroidism.
Postpartum Thyroiditis
Postpartum thyroiditis happens when a person's thyroid becomes inflamed after delivering a baby, or having a miscarriage or abortion. It may first cause your thyroid to be overactive. But over time it leads to an underactive thyroid. This affects a small percentage of pregnant people.
Skin Tests
Detailed information on the most common types of skin tests, including patch testing, skin biopsy, and skin culture.
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) in Children
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a serious skin infection. The infection causes peeling skin over large parts of the body. It looks like the skin has been scalded or burned by hot liquid. It’s more common in the summer and fall.
Psoriasis
Detailed information on psoriasis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
When You Have a Multiple Pregnancy
A woman with a multiple pregnancy needs more calories and nutrients, more frequent prenatal visits, and more rest.
Gastric Restrictive Surgery
Gastric restrictive surgery is a type of bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery. It limits the amount of food you can eat. This surgery may be used to treat severe obesity when diet, exercise, and medicine have failed.