Between the redness, the burning sensations, and the pimples, rosacea can be quite difficult to live with. It’s also difficult to treat. A medication that works well for one patient may do nothing for you. So you and your dermatologist may have to experiment with a few different drugs before finding one that’s effective. Here’s a look at some of the common medications used to treat rosacea.
Doxycycline
Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, which means it kills a wide array of different types of bacteria, including those that are thought to be associated with rosacea.…
There are a wide range of skin cancers diagnosed each year, and it’s important to know your specific diagnosis before you begin treatment. Two types of common skin cancers are basal cell and squamous cell, both of which are generally treated easily when caught in the early stages. Dermatologists treat basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas in the early stages and will refer the patient to a surgical oncologist if surgery is necessary, a medical oncologist if chemotherapy is considered, or a radiation oncologist if the dermatologist believes radiation is necessary to treat the cancer.…
During pregnancy, hormonal changes can cause a number of changes to your body. Your skin is not immune to those changes. One common condition experienced during pregnancy is melasma.
What Are the Symptoms of Melasma?
Melasma, or the mask of pregnancy, causes brown patches to appear, mainly on your face. The patches usually show up on the nose, forehead, and cheeks. Sometimes, the patches can be seen on other parts of the body, such as the forearms.…
