Skin Conditions: Treatments
Lice - Other Treatment
11/24/08, HealthwiseHead-shaving helps get rid of head lice. After cutting or shaving the hair, put the hair into a garbage bag right away and seal it so that lice cannot spread to other areas in your home. Head-shaving could cause social problems for gi
Phototherapy for psoriasis
12/10/07, HealthwisePhototherapy is the use of ultraviolet (UV) light to slow the rapid growth of new skin cells. This is helpful in treating psoriasis, which causes skin cells to grow too rapidly. There are two types of ultraviolet (UV) light therapy:
Getting Relief from Poison Ivy
05/14/08, Johns Hopkins UniversityNo matter how hard you try, sometimes you just can't prevent getting exposed to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac. Here are some strategies to…
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Psoriasis - Treatment Overview
12/10/07, HealthwiseCurrently there is no cure for psoriasis. But many types of treatment are available, including products applied to the skin, phototherapy, and oral medicines, which can help control psoriasis. Most cases are mild and can be treated with s
Save Hundreds on Skin Care
05/12/08, The Skin GuruIn the vast majority of skin care products, you're paying for gorgeous packaging, yummy scents, and the feeling that you're pampering yourself.
Psoriasis - Surgery
12/10/07, HealthwiseSurgery is not used to treat psoriasis of the skin or scalp. But surgery may be used to treat nails that are severely disfigured or damaged from psoriasis. Surgical removal of a nail may be done in a clinic or doctor's office as an ou
Psoriasis - Other Treatment
12/10/07, HealthwiseOther treatment for psoriasis includes phototherapy. Phototherapy uses ultraviolet (UV) light exposure to slow the rapid growth of cells that occurs in psoriasis. Exposure to UV light to treat this condition can be effective, but
Self-Tanners: Are They Dangerous?
05/21/08, The Skin GuruUse caution with sunless tanniers: A recent study conducted in Germany found that skin treated with DHA, the active ingredient in sunless tanners,…
Green Your Morning Routine
05/02/08, Ask Dr. MaoHarmful chemicals and agents manage to get into your body when you bathe with city water, brush on makeup, or simply put on a pair of dyed jeans.
Cryotherapy for warts
09/11/08, HealthwiseCryotherapy involves freezing a wart using a very cold substance (usually liquid nitrogen). Cryotherapy is a standard treatment for warts and can be done in a doctor's office. The liquid nitrogen application usually takes less than a
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