People with intertrigo tend to have irritated red skin in the skin folds.  This can occur in any place where the skin comes in contact with skin, such as the underarm area, under the breasts, and in the skin folds of the abdomen or groin.

Here you will find a list of treatments currently being used to treat hair loss in women. The effectiveness of these agents and methods vary from person to person, but many women have found that using these treatments have made a positive difference in their hair and their self-esteem.

Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease in which the body attacks its own hair follicles, resulting in hair loss; although the cause of alopecia areata is unknown, a person’s genetic makeup combined with other factors triggers hair loss. AA occurs worldwide, in every ethnic group and in both males and females.

Dermatologists treat specialized areas of the skin including hair and nails.  Hair loss in men and women can be associated with a variety of infections, genetic conditions, and systemic illnesses. 

Rosacea causes redness in the central face and nose and is often associated with acne-like bumps.  There are several different types of rosacea. 

Acne occurs when hair follicles become blocked due to build-up of excess skin cells and oily secretions of the skin.  The factors that contribute to this “clogging” of the pores are influenced by many factors most notably hormones involved in growth.

Psoriasis is a skin disease in which autoimmunity plays an important role.  In psoriasis the immune system targets the skin and leads to inflammation which looks like red scaly patches on the body.

There are many different types of skin growths, most are “benign”, which means that they are not harmful. 

People with eczema have very dry, sensitive skin that needs to be protected from irritation. We’ll teach you how to best care for eczema to minimize its effects on your skin.

Cryotherapy uses liquid nitrogen to treat superficial precancers, warts, and other superficial skin growths. Read about the process, care, and treatment recommendations.

Actinic Keratoses are precancers that can be treated with a cream, requiring less of a need for more painful treatments over time and leaving the skin looking and feeling healthier. Learn best practices for treatment.

After your biopsy, it’s important to follow careful instruction to keep infections away. Learn more about restricted activities and proper appearance of biopsy sites.