Common Dermatological Procedures

Detailed information on common dermatological procedures, including acne scar removal, chemical peels, dermabrasion, dermaplaning, and laser skin surgery

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is an intensely itchy skin disease. It causes clusters of small blisters and bumps.

Dermatitis

Detailed information on dermatitis, including the different types of dermatitis such as atopic dermatitis (eczema), contact dermatitis, dermatitis herpetiformis, generalized exfoliative dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, localized scratch dermatitis, numm

Epidermoid Cysts of the Skin

Epidermoid cysts are typically harmless, slow-growing bumps under the skin. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments.

Hookworm Infection: Creeping Eruption

Creeping eruption is a skin infection caused by hookworms. It causes severe itching, blisters, and a red growing, winding rash. Read on to learn about causes, prevention, and treatment.

Dermatitis Conditions

A detailed look at other common types of dermatitis, including description, symptoms, and treatment.

Cold Sores

Cold sores are small blisters around the mouth, caused by the herpes simplex virus. They are sometimes called fever blisters. The most common strain of the virus causing cold sores is herpes simplex virus 1. It can be spread by kissing or sharing eating utensils or even sharing towels.

Cellulitis

Cellulitis is a serious deep infection of the skin caused by bacteria. It often occurs in an area that has already had an injury or skin break.

Yeast Infection

Yeast is a fungus normally found inside your body and on your skin. When too much yeast grows, it can cause an infection. Antifungal creams or medicines taken by mouth are used to treat it.