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By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
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8 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
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What does athlete’s foot look like?
3 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
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7 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
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Dandruff: Causes, symptoms and treatment
5 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
May 16
Woman rubbing lotion into her shoulder
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Dry skin: Causes, symptoms and treatments
8 min
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7 min
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Athlete rubbing the bottom of their foot on a track
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6 min
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Calm black woman resting on a cushioned chair
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Person rubbing itchy bare feet
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Parent and kids feet on the couch
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6 min
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6 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
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What is photosensitivity?
6 min
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5 min
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Anti wrinkle
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Wrinkle treatment: How to reduce wrinkles and fine lines
8 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
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Jul 10
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2 min
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Jul 10
man going into a bathroom with toilet tissue in his hand
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1 min
By Katy Brodski-Quigley, MD, EdM
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2 min
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Skin tag vs. wart: What's the difference?
6 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
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Warts on the hands: Causes, symptoms and treatments
8 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Jun 19
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What are the different types of warts?
6 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Jun 19
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How to get rid of plantar warts
9 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Apr 12
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Plantar wart treatment: What are the options?
6 min
By Ruben J. Rucoba, MD
Apr 12
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What causes plantar warts?
6 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Apr 12
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Do acne scars go away?
14 min
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What is hyperpigmentation from acne?
8 min
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Apr 08
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Teenage acne: Causes, symptoms and treatment
8 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
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Can you take antibiotics for acne?
6 min
By Dr. Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
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What is Comedonal acne?
4 min
By Dr. Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Apr 03
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What is nodular acne?
5 min
By Dr. Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Apr 03
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What causes blackheads?
8 min
By Dr. Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Apr 03
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Beta hydroxy acid: Acne treatment and more
5 min
By Jesse Anaya, RN, BSN
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2 min
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Jan 25
Red headed woman looking out into the distance
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Chemical peel for acne scars: How does it work?
8 min
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Jan 25
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2 min
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Jan 25
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How to get rid of acne scars
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Jan 23
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4 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Jan 23
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7 min
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What is a common wart?
4 min
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Jan 23
Dark spots on a womans cheek
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What are some common melasma causes?
5 min
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Dec 19
Young black woman with vitiligo
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What causes skin discoloration on the face?
7 min
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Dec 18
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Sun spots: Causes, treatment & prevention
7 min
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Dec 18
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6 min
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Dec 18
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3 min
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Dec 15
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4 min
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Sep 26
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Sep 26
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8 min
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Sep 11
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3 min
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8 min
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Aug 11
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7 min
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5 min
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11 min
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4 min
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