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What are house dust mites and how do I know if I’m allergic to them?

House dust mite allergy symptoms often build up over months, or even years before people seek help. But an accurate diagnosis means you can not only access the right treatment – it’s also vital for minimising exposure.

July 10, 2023 Dermatology / Fungal Infections / Infectious Disease / Skin

Ringworm fungal infections are common in the US and are becoming increasingly resistant to treatment – 6 questions answered

Ringworm infection is a common infection of the skin caused by a fungus. It’s estimated that at any given time about 20%-25% of Americans will have an active ringworm infection.

March 30, 2022 Dermatology

What is alopecia? It’s no laughing matter for millions of Black American women

Alopecia is a medical word that refers to hair loss generally. And there are descriptors added which can refer to where the hair loss is occurring, or to the cause of it. Traction alopecia, for example, is hair loss from trauma or chronic inflammatory changes to the hair follicles.