Rashes

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Poison ivy: How it works and how to handle it

Dr. Kasper was interviewed by the Chestnut Hill Local Newspaper! The article can be found HERE.

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Acne? Around my eyes?

Well…sort of. Periorificial dermatitis is an inflammatory condition that causes small pimple-likebumps around the eyes, nose, and mouth. These bumps can burn, flake, itch, or be totallyasymptomatic, but most people seek treatment given their appearance. This rash has been likenedto rosacea and does share some features of that condition, but it is a separate entity.…

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Lime’s, Lime, or Lyme Disease?

What is it and where did it come from?

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What you need to know about seborrheic dermatitis

A common complaints we see patients for is the complaint of a rash.

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Why is my itchy skin more itchy when I scratch?

The Itch-Scratch Cycle

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Oh no…its a cold sore, now what?

Cold sores or fever blisters are a common viral infection that occurs usually on or around a persons lips, near the nose, or on the cheeks.

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Head Lice – now what am I supposed to do?

How to manage and treat head lice

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What? I can get a rash from the hot tub?

The cause and management of hot tub folliculitis

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What’s that itch?…Notalgia Paresthetica…..

Notalgia paresthetica is an area of skin on the back that feels intense itch

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Everything you need to know about Shingles

Detailed information about Shingles, what to expect and how to treat it!