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I am a published writer who suffers from depression and MS

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Back to School with Head Lice: A Dermatologist Discusses Your Concerns

On MySkinCareConnection we always know when school begins because we get more questions about head lice. Although anyone is susceptible to getting head lice, pre-school- and elementary-school-aged children and their families are most frequently infested. Head lice are easily spread to others through contact with someone who has lice. Head lice can... Read more Chevron

posted 09/29/2011, comment (1)|

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I am a mom to a son who has chronic skin allergies and eczema

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Is it Eczema or Psoriasis? A Dermatologist Explains the Similarities and Differences

The most frequent question we receive here on MySkinCareConnection is about unexplained rashes. Although there can be a multitude of various possible causes for a rash, sometimes a rash is a symptom of a chronic skin condition. Two chronic skin disorders which begin with a rash include eczema and psoriasis. But how can the... Read more Chevron

posted 09/06/2011, comments (0)|

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I am a mom to a son who has chronic skin allergies and eczema

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Psoriasis: The Patient’s Guide to Information and Resources

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition characterized by episodes of skin inflammation, itching, and painful irritation. The National Psoriasis Foundation provides an estimate that as many as 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis, making it one of the most common autoimmune diseases in the country. It affects men, women, children, and even... Read more Chevron

posted 08/08/2011, comments (0)|

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How to Reverse Signs of Aging

One of the areas of the face that can show the earliest signs of aging is the upper and lower eyelids. You may have an upper lid that is just beginning to sag or look hooded, or a lower lid developing slight bagginess, uneven pigmentation that appears, or pronounced creases on the outer corners as you smile (they are graciously called "smile... Read more Chevron

posted 08/01/2011, comments (2)|

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Psoriasis Treatment: A Dermatologist Answers Your Questions

A diagnosis of psoriasis can be very stressful. You may have many questions for your doctor about how to manage this chronic skin disorder. The primary question most psoriasis patients have is “How do I get rid of this?” Although there currently is no cure for psoriasis there are many choices for effective treatment. We have invited... Read more Chevron

posted 07/28/2011, comments (0)|

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