Skin Cancer: Basal Cell Vs. Squamous Cell

Not all skin cancer is equal. There are different types of skin cancer, and you may already be familiar with the two most common ones: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. According to the American Cancer Society, over 5 million cases of basal cell and squamous cell cancers are diagnosed every year. Though basal…

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Top Reasons to Consider Laser Hair Removal

While it may seem silly when you stop to think about it, people view hair on the head as attractive and desirable, but hair on other parts of the body is often considered embarrassing and unwelcome. Women are especially prone to these concerns in terms of hair on their legs, underarms and face. Men, on…

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Why Are Warts So Hard to Get Rid Of?

While kids are most likely to experience them, warts can develop on anyone, at any age and on any part of the body. They come in all shapes and sizes and can be categorized as common warts, plantar warts, filiform warts or flat warts. Warts typically don’t pose a health threat, and most are not…

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Is dandruff more common in the winter months?

“Dandruff is caused by your body’s reaction to a yeast that lives on the skin,” says Jodi Ganz, M.D., a dermatologist at Piedmont. “This yeast is particularly common in hair-bearing areas. The yeast is normal; it is supposed to be there. But when your body reacts to the yeast, it causes a red, flaky rash.”…

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