Hair loss after giving birth is a common phenomenon that affects many new mothers. It can be a frustrating experience, but it’s important to understand that it’s a normal part of the postpartum period. In this blog post, we’ll explore why hair falls out after pregnancy and provide some tips to help manage hair loss […]
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Not all red rashes on the head are scalp psoriasis plaques. Although psoriasis is a common condition, there are similar looking skin conditions that occur on the scalp. Correctly diagnosing the cause of a scalp plaque is important for effective treatment. Scalp psoriasis Scalp psoriasis plaques is a common skin condition that affects millions
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Is hair loss a side effect of cancer? Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell growth. Many are aware that cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation, can cause hair loss. It’s less commonly known that the cancers themselves also cause alopecia. What types of cancer cause hair loss? Any cancer on
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Hair loss help goes beyond what your doctor does for you. Get the support of others in the community! Hair loss and alopecia are common conditions that affect millions of people They can have a significant impact on a person’s self-esteem, confidence, and overall quality of life. Hair loss can make someone feel isolated. But
When it comes to hair loss, or alopecia, sometimes it’s important to seek medical advice. Different types of doctors have different levels of expertise. In this blog we review which doctor for hair loss is the best option when you want to get answers and solutions regarding your hair falling out. There are
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Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can cause hair loss, among other symptoms. What is interesting about lupus-related hair loss is that the condition causes a variety of different types of hair loss. In this blog post, we will explore how to identify hair loss secondary to lupus and tips for managing it. What
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Cold sore on the lip? Don’t let cold sores ruin your day. Follow this comprehensive guide to learn how to treat them and prevent future outbreaks—whether with or without your dermatologist’s help. Cold sores, fever blisters, or herpes labialis, are a viral infection of the skin, usually on the lips, caused by the herpes simplex
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When seeking treatment for skin, hair, or nail conditions, you always want to visit the most qualified specialist, in this case a dermatology specialist. In the field of dermatology, that means seeing a board-certified dermatologist like Dr. Dina Strachan at Aglow Dermatology. However, it can sometimes be difficult to determine which qualifications certain providers have. Terms
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We may be used to finding acne on our faces and upper body, but what causes pimples on the butt? Technically acne vulgaris, what we generally refer to as acne, rarely appears on the buttocks. There are some conditions that commonly appear on the behind that can look similar to acne–but are not.
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If you’ve noticed a firm bump under your skin that won’t go away, you might have a cyst. These closed sac-like structures typically contain keratin and oil. They sometimes form as a result of acne that doesn’t resolve, a clogged pore, trauma or an ingrown hair becoming inflamed and healing improperly. Most cysts are benign.
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