Dermatology & Skin Diseases: Video Series

Doxycycline is an antibiotic used to treat acne that needs to be taken in low doses so as to avoid sensitivity to the sun. Learn about alternative medications to doxycycline with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

An FDA-approved acne treatment is one that follows FDA protocol, and these treatments have products that include benzyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Look for active ingredients on boxes of products for acne treatment with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

Panoxyl is a brand name that represents products with benzyl peroxide, and they are very effective for treating acne. Use Panoxyl to treat whiteheads, blackheads, red pimples and cysts with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

Salicylic acid is sometimes referred to as a beta-hydroxy acid, and the purpose of this acid is to un-glue dead cells from each other. Discover how salicylic acid really gets into the skins pores with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

Accutane is a product that can be taken as a pill by people with severe acne, and it will clear up most cases within a three- to five-month period. Learn about potential hazards of using Accutane with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

Acne is a term that dermatologists use to cover a broad range of skin problems, including enlarged pores, lesions, blackheads and whiteheads. Learn about acne as a disease of the sebaceous glands with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

Acne is often thought of as a facial problem, but breakouts can also occur on people's backs and shoulders, especially due to perspiration associated with exercising. Take a cool shower after exercising to avoid acne on the back with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

There are some diseases that can cause both arthritis and skin rashes as part of the disease, including psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. Discover symptoms that may arise as a result of arthritis and skin problems with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

Renova is a prescription cream that can counteract the potentially drying and reddening effects of the retinoic acid base. Find out how Renova is used by people seeking to have topical therapy with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

Oral contraceptive pill use can sometimes affect the skin in that it can make the skin more sensitive to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Learn about the brown discoloration of skin that can be caused by contraceptive pills with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

Tanning beds are linked to an increased rate of skin cancers, including dangerous and aggressive kinds of skin cancers, which are known as melanomas. Find out how ultraviolet rays from tanning beds penetrate deeply into layers of skin cells that produce melanocytes with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

The most common problems that are seen on the skin of the feet include scaling and cracking due to a fungus on the foot. Learn about prescription medicine that treats excessive foot sweating with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

The most common types of hormonal skin problems include discoloration due to use of birth control pills and acne breakouts associated with certain periods of the menstrual cycle. Find out how to manage hormonal acne breakouts with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

In order to lighten the skin complexion of the entire body, use sunscreen on the areas of the body that are most commonly exposed to the sun. Use moisturizers to help with skin lightening with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

Lupus erythematosus is a disease that can be limited only to the skin, and this is known as cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Find out how lupus can cause little red plaques in sun-exposed areas with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

A number of different medical conditions can cause oily skin, including zanthelasma, which is associated with high cholesterol or triglycerides. Find out what to do when confronted with a sudden onset of oily skin with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

Minocycline is an antibiotic that is most commonly used in the treatment of acne vulgaris or acne rosacea. Discover how minocycline can cause a side effect of a bluish skin coloration with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

Proactiv is a successful acne treatment line that takes advantage of the benefits of benzyl peroxide, although this can sometimes cause allergic rashes. Use Proactiv skin treatments to clear up acne with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

Shingles, or herpes oster, is a rash that comes out like a blister in a linear pattern, and after the shingles have done, there can still be long-standing neuralgia. Effectively treat shingles and avoid lingering pain with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

When dealing with skin problems of the elderly, one of the most common problems is pruritus, which refers to itching in elderly skin. Find out why it's important for the elderly to keep their skin moisturized and lubricated with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

Almost any skin disease can take place on any part of the body, including the legs, so it's very important to do self-examinations of the entire body for signs of skin conditions. Find out how some of the most advanced cancers take place on the soles of the feet with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

HIV can cause certain skin problems, and some skin problems can be indicative of having HIV, including capisce sarcoma. Look for purplish nodules on the skin as potential signs of HIV with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

The number one health problem caused by the sun is skin cancer, and aggressive skin cancers have been becoming more frequent in America over the years. Discover why it's important to do monthly skin examinations with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

A common skin problem that accompanies obesity is called acanthuses nigricans, and this causes the skin to become thick and grow skin tags. Learn more about the unsightly skin condition of acanthuses nigricans with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.

Acne vulgaris is a condition that is almost universal among teenagers, and in most cases the condition is self-limited and mild. Find out why lingering acne may be hereditary, or possibly caused by excessive dairy intake, with help from a board-certified dermatologist in this free video on skin care and dermatology.