Dermatology Channel

Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer. Most types of skin cancer are related to sun exposure and sunburn, especially during childhood and adolescence. How much do you know about skin cancer prevention?
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Chickenpox
Most cases of chickenpox occur in children younger than 10 years of age. This illness, which is caused by a virus, results in an itchy skin rash and fever and spreads easily from child to child.
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Acne
Acne affects people of all ages; however, teens develop the skin condition more often than other age groups. There are several acne treatments available and your dermatologist can help develop an acne treatment plan that is right for you.
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Lyme Disease

I am a 52 yr old mother of five. I contracted Lyme disease along the shore of Conn. in the 1960's. Diagnosis did not come until the age of 47 when we discovered I'd passed it to all five children through the placenta and/or breast milk. Read More

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