Dermatology

• Preparing For The Summer – New Sunscreen Regulations [News]

  Skin 20.06.2011 No Comments

  

  After last month we told you about the best sunscreens for this summer, the FDA announced last week some new rules that are supposed to help you choose your sunscreen wisely. What exactly are these new regulations, and how can …[More]

  Tags: Dermatology, News

• Psoriasis – Skin Cells Growing Too Fast

  Skin 03.06.2009 10 Comments

  

  Danger level: Medium

  What is it?

  Psoriasis is a skin disorder causing red scaly patches on the skin.

  Who gets it?

  In the United States, 2-2.6% of the white population and 1.3% of African Americans have psoriasis, with about …[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Medium, Dermatology

• Vitiligo, or Why Michael Jackson Has Turned White

  Skin 21.03.2009 10 Comments

  

  Danger level: low

  What is it?

  Vitiligo is a disease in which there are patches of white skin. 

  Who gets it?

  It happens to 1-2% of people worldwide. About 30% of those have a family member with the disease….[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-Low, Dermatology

• As Seen on Grey’s Anatomy – Melanoma – You Can Avoid It if It’s Found on Time

  Skin 20.03.2009 16 Comments

  

  Each week we’ll tackle here a disease featured in that week’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy. Last night’s episode (Stand By Me, season 5, episode 18) dealt with Dr. Stevens’ Stage IV melanoma. We’ll try to explain what melanoma is, …[More]

  Tags: Adults, Danger-High, Dermatology, Grey's Anatomy, Oncology