The history of dermatology stretches back thousands of years. Because changes in the skin are readily visible, many ancient cultures had ways to treat common skin problems. Early History The...
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A chronic skin condition of unknown origin, psoriasis affects millions of people in the U.S. The autoimmune disorder is characterized by outbreaks of red, scaly patches (plaques) that appear on...
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Because they are caused by the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays, actinic keratoses (AKs) are better known as solar keratoses. These patches of thick, crusty, scaly skin are quite common in...
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Fungal infections on the skin are caused when yeast begins to multiply and grows out of control. The resultant overgrowth can damage affected skin, causing a wide range of symptoms....
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