Warts are a common skin infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The HPV virus causes excessive and rapid growth of keratin, a hard protein on the top layer of skin, resulting in warts. They can appear anywhere on the skin but most commonly on the hands,...
Carcinoma is a type of cancer that can form when there has been damage to the DNA of the cells that make up the skin or tissue lining internal organs. A cell’s DNA contains instructions that tell it what to do. Normal healthy cells in the skin multiply, mature, and...
What you need to knowWe all love the sun’s warmth, but adequate sun protection is imperative for your skin’s overall look and health. Over one million people in the United States alone are diagnosed with skin cancer every year — but sunscreen can easily prevent this...
Why choose a board-certified dermatologist? After graduating from medical school, doctors who want to treat patients must complete an internship, residency, and some additional medical education, and then pass a general exam to become licensed in the state where they...
