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Answering Questions about Light Therapy for Acne
One of the most frustrating things about acne for dermatologists and patients alike is that it is a very complex condition without a clear treatment pathway to follow. The treatment that works perfectly for one patient may have no effect on another. One treatment that...
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What Are the Benefits of Clinical Trials?
At Arlington Dermatology, we are closely involved in a number of different clinical trials. These trials benefit both our team of dermatologists and our patients and are an important part of finding new medications and treatments that can alleviate serious skin...
Understanding the Impacts of Pediatric Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a distressing condition for children and adults alike. It’s important for anyone suffering from psoriasis to receive treatment from a dermatologist as soon as possible to control the symptoms. Watch this video to learn pediatric psoriasis can affect kids....
Doing a Skin Cancer Self-Check? Focus on These Areas of Your Body
In addition to regular exams by your dermatologist, skin cancer self-checks should be a key part of your health regimen. Because skin cancer treatments are much more effective when the cancer is diagnosed early, self-checks could be life saving. Your dermatologist can...
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Get the Facts About Skin Cysts
Skin cysts are very common conditions treated by dermatologists. Although some cysts are harmless, they can cause serious medical problems in other cases. If you have a cyst, it is important to get it examined by a dermatologist to prevent complications. Here is what...
Spotlight on Scabies
Scabies is a common skin problem caused by microscopic mites, called human itch mites. These tiny, virtually invisible bugs burrow into the top layer of the skin to lay their eggs. The skin’s response to the mites causes the characteristic rash of scabies. A...
Understanding SPF
SPF stands for sun protection factor. You’ve likely seen it on sunscreen labels. It’s a measure of how effective the product is at blocking the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Dermatologists typically recommend choosing sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, and...