morefocus Skin Disorders http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles morefocus Information on Skin Disorders en-us support@morefocus.com support@morefocus.com PHP RSS Feed Generator Types of Skin Disorders Describes various types of skin disorders, including sebaceous cysts, itching skin rashes, skin lesions and blisters. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-conditions/types-of-skin-disorders.php 04/17/2008 10:31:48 AM Acne: Types, Causes, Risks and Research Provides a variety of acne information, including how clogged pores, sebum, oily skin and sebaceous glands combine to create zits. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-conditions/acne.php 02/28/2008 14:45:08 PM Skin Pigmentation Disorders Discusses skin pigmentation disorders such as hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, albinism, leukoderma and vitiligo. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-conditions/skin-pigmentation-disorders.php 11/02/2007 18:16:57 PM Acne Symptoms Describes the symptoms of acne, zits, pustules and papules. Also discusses back acne, and defines keloids or acne scars. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/acne/symptoms-of-acne.php 11/02/2007 18:16:32 PM Anti-Aging Skin Care Tips Anti-aging products include creams, BOTOX® and micordermabrasion. Learn how to prevent wrinkles and get anti-aging skin care tips. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-conditions/anti-aging-skin-care.php 10/29/2007 10:52:58 AM How the Skin Ages Aging can cause wrinkles and other skin problems. Learn how the skin ages and get tips on preventing skin damage from the sun and smoking. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-conditions/aging-skin.php 10/29/2007 10:46:55 AM Eczema Eczema, one of the common skin disorders, causes skin rashes with itching, but is not contagious. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-conditions/eczema.php 10/03/2007 12:48:24 PM Psoriasis Psoriasis is actually a group of disorders causing characteristic skin problems. Psoriasis has no cure. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-conditions/psoriasis.php 09/24/2007 14:41:53 PM Melanoma Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that begins in the melanocytes and is the deadliest form of skin cancer. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-conditions/melanoma.php 09/24/2007 14:37:52 PM Skin Disorder Causes Discusses causes of skin disorders, including drug reactions, heat rash, sunburn and skin infections. Also explains how a food allergy can affect the skin. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-conditions/skin-disorder-causes.php 09/14/2007 05:54:47 AM Acne Causes Describes the root causes of acne, and explains the differences between adult acne, teenage acne, and infant acne. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/acne/acne-causes.php 09/11/2007 10:19:15 AM Homemade Acne Treatment Discusses home acne treatments and provides recipes for making all-natural facial masks. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/acne/home-acne-treatments.php 09/06/2007 17:56:41 PM Topical Acne Treatment Describes various topical acne remedies, including benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin, erythromycin and tretinoin or Retin-A. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/acne/topical-acne-treatment.php 09/06/2007 17:54:31 PM Acne Prevention Advice on pimple and acne prevention is given here, including how to choose appropriate acne products and acne remedies. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/acne/acne-prevention.php 09/06/2007 17:41:50 PM Dermabrasion Cosmetic surgery can soften or remove acne scars. Details common forms of cosmetic surgery, including laser resurfacing, collagen injection, glycolic acid peel, dermabrasion and microdermabrasion. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/acne/dermabrasion.php 08/21/2007 14:40:54 PM Acne Types Defines different acne types, including acne vulgaris, cystic acne, acne rosacea, acne conglobata and acne fulminans. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/acne/acne-types.php 08/21/2007 14:39:21 PM Skin Cancer Signs Discusses signs of skin cancer, including moles and malignant melanoma. Discusses basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, actinic keratosis and Paget's disease. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-cancer/skin-cancer-signs.php 08/20/2007 15:44:57 PM Skin Disorder Treatments Discusses various treatments for skin infection and other skin disorders, including collagen injections and male pattern baldness treatment. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-conditions/skin-disorder-treatments.php 08/10/2007 13:08:00 PM Skin Conditions There are hundreds of skin disorders ranging from dermatitis to cancer. In addition to their physical effects, skin problems can be emotionally damaging. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-conditions/skin-conditions.php 08/10/2007 13:03:08 PM Skin Cancer Learn about skin cancer, including the various types, causes, risk factors, survival rates, prevention and treatment options. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-conditions/skin-cancer.php 08/10/2007 13:02:37 PM Skin Anatomy Provides an overview of skin anatomy layer by layer. Definitions of acne and skin disorder terms. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-conditions/skin-basics.php 08/10/2007 13:02:10 PM Rosacea Types Describes the three main types of rosacea: acne rosacea, ocular rosacea and rhinophyma. Also explains how rosacea is often mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/rosacea/rosacea-types.php 08/10/2007 13:00:09 PM Rosacea Treatment Describes types of rosacea treatment: the vascular laser, plastic surgery, and antibiotics. Discusses triggers, such as topical steroids, that can aggravate rosacea. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/rosacea/rosacea-treatment.php 08/10/2007 12:58:46 PM Rosacea Causes Lists some triggers of rosacea, including food additives (MSG, sodium nitrate) and medical conditions (carcinoid tumor, dumping syndrome). http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/rosacea/rosacea-causes.php 08/10/2007 12:58:17 PM Rosacea Provides information on rosacea, which causes excessive flushing and blushing (telangiectasia), erythema, and conjunctivitis. Also explains how rosacea can cause a red nose. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/rosacea/rosacea.php 08/10/2007 12:57:37 PM Psoriasis Types Describes the various types of psoriasis, including plaque psoriasis, scalp psoriasis, pustular psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/psoriasis/psoriasis-types.php 08/10/2007 12:56:54 PM Psoriasis Treatment While there is no psoriasis cure, psoriasis treatment improves psoriasis symptoms. Treatments are described on this page, with a discussion of the psoriasis diet. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/psoriasis/psoriasis-treatment.php 08/10/2007 12:56:10 PM Psoriasis Causes Explains the cause of psoriasis, and how triggers such as drug reactions can cause psoriatic skin conditions and skin inflammation to develop or worsen. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/psoriasis/psoriasis-causes.php 08/10/2007 12:54:02 PM Oral Acne Medication Discusses various acne medications, especially isotretinoin also known as Accutane®. Also discusses oral antibiotics, including tetracycline, minocycline, doxycycline, and erythromycin. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/acne/oral-acne-medication.php 08/10/2007 12:53:04 PM Types of Melanoma Melanoma is divided into different subtypes, and each type of tumor has a different prognosis and rate of metastasis. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/melanoma/melanoma-types.php 08/10/2007 12:52:35 PM Melanoma Therapy Discusses adjuvant therapy for melanoma, including interferon and radiation therapy. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/melanoma/melanoma-therapy.php 08/10/2007 12:52:06 PM Melanoma Surgery Explains melanoma surgery, including biopsy excision, skin laser surgery, mohs surgery and removal of lymph nodes. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/melanoma/melanoma-surgery.php 08/10/2007 12:51:38 PM Melanoma Risk Factors Melanoma and skin cancer risk factors include ultraviolet light (UVA) exposure, tanning beds, and sunburn. Explains the connection between melanin and fair skin. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/melanoma/melanoma-risk-factors.php 08/10/2007 12:49:25 PM Melanoma Palliative Care Discusses melanoma clinical trials that involve vaccines and gene therapy research. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/melanoma/melanoma-palliative-care.php 08/10/2007 12:46:00 PM Melanoma Future Treatments Discusses melanoma clinical trials that involve vaccines and gene therapy research. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/melanoma/melanoma-research.php 08/10/2007 12:45:18 PM Melanoma Diagnosis Discusses the ABCDE rule for skin cancer, and how a melanoma diagnosis requires a biopsy. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/melanoma/melanoma-diagnosis.php 08/10/2007 12:44:38 PM Eczema Types Explains the symptoms associated with seborrheic dermatitis, nummular eczema (discoid eczema), atopic dermatitis and dyshidrotic eczema. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/eczema/eczema-types.php 08/10/2007 12:42:14 PM Eczema Treatment Discusses eczema treatments and the lack of an eczema cure. Treatments covered include antihistamines, phototherapy and hydrocortisone cream. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/eczema/eczema-treatment.php 08/10/2007 12:41:20 PM Eczema Prevention Excessive sweating and contact with allergens are among the leading skin irritants that make eczema worse. Avoiding the causes of itching helps prevent outbreaks. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/eczema/eczema-prevention.php 08/10/2007 12:40:36 PM Eczema Causes Discusses circumstance that may cause eczema. Triggers that worsen skin conditions and skin rashes, including a dust mite allergy and environmental factors, are also explained. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/eczema/eczema-causes.php 08/10/2007 12:40:09 PM Skin Cancer Treatment Discuses skin cancer treatments, including radiation therapy, mastectomy (for Paget's disease) and ongoing clinical trials. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-cancer/skin-cancer-treatment.php 08/10/2007 12:36:47 PM Cancer Risk Factors Skin cancer risks include UV rays, DNA mutations, severe sunburns, tanning beds, freckles and skin pigmentation levels caused by melanin. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-cancer/cancer-risk-factors.php 08/10/2007 12:34:45 PM Skin Cancer Prevention Explains skin cancer prevention and sun safety tips. Discusses sunscreen and SPF numbers, and how antioxidants may protect against melanoma and other cancers. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-cancer/skin-cancer-prevention.php 08/10/2007 12:34:12 PM Skin Cancer Overview The types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma. Explains the ABCDE rule for skin cancer and tanning risks. http://www.about-skin-disorders.com/articles/skin-cancer/skin-cancer-review.php 08/10/2007 12:33:52 PM