What is Hidradenitis Suppurativa? Read More
Hidradenitis suppurativa is an unfortunate skin condition that causes small, painful lumps to form under the skin. The lumps can break open, or tunnels can form under the skin. This typically occurs in areas where the skin rubs together, such as the armpits, groin, buttocks, and breasts. Hidradenitis suppurativa is one of the areas where […]
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Do Sunburns Cause Skin Cancer? Read More
In sunny South Florida, it’s not possible to avoid the sun unless you’re a vampire who only ventures out at night. For the rest of us, it’s a matter of handling the sun exposure we get when we’re out having fun. It used to be that if we had lighter skin, we all wanted to
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What Happens in a Clinical Trial? Read More
At Skin Care Research, research is all we do. We have over a quarter century of experience conducting FDA-regulated clinical trials in the fields of clinical and cosmetic dermatology. Our current trials cover everything from pediatric plaque psoriasis to laser hair removal, from acne to hyperhidrosis. Our enrollees receive care from board certified dermatologists. They
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Alopecia Areata Clinical Trial Read More
Alopecia areata is a distressing condition that causes a person’s hair to fall out in small patches. While initially not overly noticeable, if patches begin to connect, then the hair loss is apparent for all to see. At Skin Care Research, we are enrolling patients in a clinical trial involving alopecia areata. Here’s some more
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Foods that May Help with Hidradenitis Suppurativa Read More
Hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as acne inversa, can affect one spot or multiple areas of the patient’s body. Excess weight, stress, hormonal changes, heat or humidity may worsen symptoms. Since excess weight is a main factor, it’s a good idea to keep your weight in check and at a healthy number. So, anything that helps
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The Bummer of Adult Acne Read More
Acne and the teenage years go together like the Dolphins and Don Shula. Pretty much everyone has acne to some degree at some point of their junior high and high school years. It coincides with the surging hormone levels present during puberty. OK, so why do I have a breakout now when I’m 31? Well,
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Is My Eczema Worse in the Winter? Read More
While our four Skin Care Research locations can’t claim the extreme winters of Green Bay, Wisconsin or Acadia, Maine, we’re still chillin’ in our Boca Raton, Miami, Hollywood (Florida), and Dallas locations to a degree. The heat is on, even if the outdoor temperatures aren’t below zero. So, the question begs: Does eczema become worse
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Prurigo Nodularis: Causes and Treatments Read More
Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a condition in which hard lumps form on the skin. The lumps itch severely and as people scratch in desperation for relief, the nodules often start to bleed. This can lead to skin and blood infections. The itching is aggravated by a variety of triggers, such as sweat, heat, and chafing
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Alopecia Areata: Effects and Treatments Read More
Sudden and unexpected patchy hair loss take a toll on a person’s self-esteem, and it can be even more devastating when it is caused because your own body attacks you. But that’s just what Alopecia Areata does: Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes patchy hair loss. As more patches appear, the hair loss
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How Do I Know If My Sweating Is Considered Hyperhidrosis? Read More
Hyperhidrosis occurs when the body excessively sweats, even if you are not exercising or in the heat. It’s the kind of sweat that soaks through your clothes, drips in your eyes, and drips off the tips of your fingers. It is an abnormal amount of sweat. People who suffer with hyperhidrosis often suffer with poor
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