Have you ever had a skin reaction—red bumps, itching, swelling—that you can’t readily explain? Most people have. It’s called contact dermatitis, and it can be pretty uncomfortable, lasting for days to weeks. Luckily, the condition is fairly easy to treat. And it’s neither contagious nor life-threatening. What Is Contact Dermatitis? Contact dermatitis is a condition […]
While there have been big advances in the way we treat teenage acne in the past few years, there is no single approach that works for every patient. For the best results, dermatologists need to match the treatment to the teen. There’s more to finding the best treatment than just examining the patient’s pimples: If […]
Physicians today offer a wide range of services not necessarily related to their main specialty; as a result, choosing the most qualified physician for a given procedure can be highly confusing. Individuals often turn to their PCP (primary care physician) for assistance in selecting a specialist. According to a recent study, PCPs recommended dermatologists for […]
