Your Guide to Atopic Dermatitis: How to Understand and Manage the Condition

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What is Atopic Dermatitis? Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema, is a chronic skin condition characterized by intense itching, redness, and inflammation. It affects about 7.3% of the U.S. population, significantly impacting quality of life, including daily functioning, career opportunities, family dynamics, social relationships, and mental health. Symptoms Common symptoms include dry, cracked skin, […]

Warts Uncovered: Understanding HPV and Your Treatment Options

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What are warts? Warts, also known as verruca, are common, contagious, and non-cancerous (benign) skin growths that can occur anywhere on the body and can present in a variety of ways. Warts are caused by a virus known as the human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a virus that can enter the body through injured skin […]

JAK Inhibitors: A New Era in Dermatological Treatments

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If you’re anything like me, your Hulu commercials have been full of advertisements for drugs like Rinvoq, Olumiant, or Xeljanz. These medications all belong to a class of drugs called Janus Kinase Inhibitors, or JAK inhibitors. Recently, many of these medications have been FDA approved for different dermatological conditions. There are also several ongoing clinical […]

Combatting Hair Loss: The Role of Scalp Cooling in Chemotherapy

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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer and are facing a long journey of treatment, the prospect of hair loss and the visible nature of the disease can add an extra layer of emotional strain, intensifying feelings of vulnerability and loss of privacy. Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is one of the dreaded side […]