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Kenneth Beer, M.D.
Kenneth Beer, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist in Palm Beach, Fla., and the director of idealskin.com, an online skincare company.
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Getting Serious About Cellulite
Cellulite affects up to 90 percent of American women. It's certainly not the most serious medical issue, but it is one associated with poor self-esteem and a great deal of expense.
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Fight Acne at Any Age
Acne comes in many forms and can affect different people are various times in their lives. Yet they often get lumped together when evaluated and treated by physicians.
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Non-Cosmetic Uses for Botox, Dysport
Although the majority of attention botulinum toxins receive is for creating more youthful faces, the medical uses of these drugs are becoming increasingly popular. Patients with muscle spasms, headaches, and excessive sweating may see improvements.
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Treating Squamous Cell Carcinoma
The second most common and deadly type of skin cancer is known as squamous cell carcinoma. These lesions tend to occur on sun-exposed areas of the skin. They are usually easy to identify and, when treated early, are simple to fix.
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How to Spot Basal Cell Cancer
Basal cells usually occur in areas of the skin exposed to the sun, including the nose, ears, and forehead. Treating basal cell carcinomas depends on the type, the location, and the size of the cancer. Left untreated, they continue to grow and expand like a rust spot on the skin.
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Stop That Nagging Itch
Itchy skin can be maddening. It drives people to the dermatologist’s office and is responsible for billions of dollars of sales for over-the-counter creams and lotions. The good news is that for most itchy skin, you can make it stop with a few simple changes.
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Help for Hair Loss in Women
Hair loss in women can have profound psychological consequences often resulting in low self esteem and depression. The reasons behind it are diverse, and while some causes are non-reversible, many cases of hair loss in women can be helped.
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How to Spot Deadly Melanoma
We start with the ABCD rule for detecting melanoma: asymmetry, border irregularity, color that is varied, and diameter. However, this is not enough information to identify a melanoma. Let me offer some other tips to help you find a melanoma before it threatens your health.
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