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- Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte
- 15830 John J. Delaney Drive
- Suite 100
- Charlotte, North Carolina 28277
- Tel: 704-341-0090
- Fax: 704-341-0092
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- 6040 W. Highway 74
- Indian Trail, NC 28079
- Tel: 704-846-3088
- Fax: 704-341-0092
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Health Education Index
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A
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Accutane (isotretinoin)
- Acne and Diet
- Acne Basics
- Acne in Teenagers
- Acne Medicine Tips
- Acne Myths
- Acne Scars
- Acne Self Care
- Acne Skin Care
- Acne Surgery
- Acne Tips for Boys
- Acne Tips for Girls
- Acne Treatment
- Acne Updates
- Acne: Laser and Light Therapies
- Acne: Truncal (on the body)
- Actinic Keratoses
- Actinic Prurigo
- Acyclovir - Oral
- Acyclovir - Topical
- Aczone (dapsone) Gel 5%
- Adult Acne
- Aging Skin Basics
- Albinism
- Aldara (imiquimod) Cream 5% - for Actinic Keratoses
- Aldara (imiquimod) Cream 5% - for External Genital Warts
- Aldara (imiquimod) Cream 5% - for Superficial BCC
- Aldara Education Video
- Allergy: Keeping Your Home Allergen-Free
- Allergy: Latex
- Alopecia Areata
- Alopecia: Cicatricial (Scarring)
- Alternative and Complementary Skin Care Therapies (CAM)
- Alternative and Complementary Therapies
- American College of Mohs Surgery
- American Society for Mohs Surgery (ASMS)
- Amevive (alefacept injection)
- Amnesteem (isotretinoin)
- Amoxicillin
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid (Augmentin)
- Angioma: Cherry
- Angioma: Spider
- Anthralin
- Antibiotics for Skin Infections (Topical and Oral)
- Antifungals for Skin Infections (Topical and Oral)
- Antihistamines
- Aphthous Ulcers (Canker Sores)
- Aristocort (triamcinalone)
- Armpit Sweating (Axillary Hyperhidrosis)
- Arthritis: Psoriatic
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Basics
- Atopic Dermatitis and Moisturizers
- Atopic Dermatitis: Self-Care
- Azelex (azelaic Acid)
B
- Bactroban (mupirocin)
- Balanitis
- Bed Bugs
- Behcet's Syndrome
- Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
- Benzac (benzoyl peroxide)
- Benzaclin (clindamycin / b.p.)
- Benzamycin (erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide)
- Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzac, Clearasil, Proactiv)
- Betamethasone - Topical
- Biologics: for Psoriasis
- Boils and Carbuncles
- Botox: Hyperhidrosis
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox): Cosmetic
- Botulinum Toxin Safety (Black Box Warning)
- Bowen's Disease
- Brevoxyl (b.p.)
- Brown Spots
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Burns (to the skin)
C
- Candidiasis
- Capex (fluocinolone)
- Carac (5-FU)
- Cat Scratch Disease (CSD)
- Cellulitis
- Centany (mupirocin)
- Cephalexin (Keflex)
- Cetaphil Skin Care Products
- Cheilitis (Chapped Lips)
- Chemical Peels
- Chickenpox
- Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis
- Claripel (hydroquinone / sunscreen)
- Clenia (ss / sulfur)
- Clindagel (clindamycin)
- Clindamax (clindamycin topical)
- Clindets (clindamycin pledgets)
- Clobetasol Topical
- Clobevate (clobetasol)
- Clobex Lotion (clobetasol)
- Clobex Shampoo (clobetasol)
- Clobex Spray (clobetasol)
- Clotrimazole (Lotrimin, Mycelex)
- Coal Tar - Topical
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cordran (flurandrenolide tape)
- Corns and Calluses
- Corticosteroids: Topical
- Cosmeceuticals
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Cosmetics
- Cryotherapy (Liquid Nitrogen)
- Curettage and Cautery
- Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL)
- Cutivate (fluticasone)
- Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
D
- Dandruff
- Decubitus Ulcers (Bed Sores)
- Denavir cream (penciclovir)
- DermaBlend
- Dermabrasion
- Dermal Fillers (Soft Tissue Augmentation)
- Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Dermatofibroma
- Dermatographism
- Dermatop (prednicarbate)
- Desowen (desonide)
- Diaper Dermatitis
- Dicloxacillin
- Differin (adapalene) Cream, 0.1%
- Differin (adapalene) Gel, 0.1%
- Differin (adapalene) Gel, 0.3%
- Diflorasone (Florone, Maxiflor, Psorcon)
- Doryx (doxycycline)
- Dovonex (calcipotriene)
- Doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx)
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Skin (Xerosis)
- Duac (clindamycin / b.p.)
- Dynacin (minocycline)
- Dyshidrotic Eczema (Pompholyx)
E
- Eczema Action Plan
- Eczema Treatment
- Elidel (pimecrolimus)
- Enbrel (etanercept injection) for Psoriasis
- Eosinophilic Fasciitis
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Epiduo (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) Gel
- Epiquin Micro (hydroquinone)
- Ertaczo (sertaconazole)
- Erysipelas (cellulitis)
- Erythema Annulare Centrifugum
- Erythema Elevatum Diutinum
- Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease)
- Erythema Multiforme Minor
- Erythema Nodosum
- Erythrasma
- Erythroderma
- Erythromycin: Oral
- Evoclin (clindamycin foam)
- Excess Eyelid Skin
F
- Facelift
- Facial Flushing
- Facial Skin Rejuvenation
- Famvir (famciclovir)
- Finacea (azelaic acid)
- First Aid
- Fixed Drug Eruption
- Fluocinonide (Dermacin, Fluex, Licon, Lidex)
- Folliculitis
- Foot Sweating (Plantar Hyperhidrosis)
- Freckles (Ephilides)
- Fungal Nail Infection (Onychomycosis)
- Fungal Skin Infections (tinea, ringworm)
G
- Genital Warts (Condyloma)
- Geographic Tongue
- Glossary: Cosmetic Dermatology
- Glossary: Dermatology
- Glyquin (hydroquinone)
- Granuloma Annulare
- Grifulvin (griseofulvin)
- Griseofulvin (generic)
H
- Hair Excess (hirsutism)
- Hair Loss (Balding)
- Hair Loss: Female
- Hair Loss: Male
- Hair Loss: Stress-Induced
- Hair Transplantation (Dermatology)
- Hand Dermatitis
- Hand Sweating (Palmar Hyperhidrosis)
- Handouts: Dermatology
- Head Lice
- Hemangiomas
- Herpes: Genital
- Herpes: Oral and Skin
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Hives (Urticaria)
- Hot Tub Rash
- Humira (adalimumab) for Psoriasis
- Hydrocortisone 1%
- Hydroquinone
- Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril)
- Hyperhidrosis Center
- Hyperpigmentation, Post-Inflammatory (PIH)
I
- Ichthyoses
- Impetigo
- Indoor Tanning
- International Travel
- Intertrigo
- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) for Rosacea
- iPledge Program
- Itch
J
K
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Kawasaki Disease
- Keloids
- Keratoacanthoma (KA)
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Ketoconazole Oral (Nizoral)
- Ketoconazole Topical (Nizoral shampoo, cream)
L
- L.M.X Anesthetic (lidocaine cream)
- Lamisil Oral (terbinafine)
- Lamisil Topical (terbinafine)
- Laser and Light Treatments for Rosacea
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Rejuvenation
- Laser Resurfacing
- Laser Treatment for Spider Veins
- Laser: Fractional
- Lasers for Psoriasis
- Lasers: For Skin
- Lasers: Fractional
- Latisse (bimatropost ophthalmic solution)
- Lentigines (Age Spots, Sun Spots)
- Lentigo Maligna
- Lichen Nitidus
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Lichen Simplex Chronicus (Neurodermatitis)
- Lipoma
- Loprox Shampoo (ciclopirox)
- Lupus: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Lustra A-F (hydroquinone)
- Luxiq (betamethasone foam)
- Lyme Disease
M
- Medication Rebates and Refills: Dermatology
- Melasma
- Merz Appearex
- Methotrexate for Psoriasis
- MetroGel (metronidazole)
- Metronidazole Topical (generic)
- Microdermabrasion
- Miliaria
- Minocycline (Dynacin, Solodyn)
- Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer
- Moisturizers
- Moles (Nevi)
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Morphea
- MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staph. Aureus)
- Myxoid Cyst (Mucous Cyst)
N
- Naftin (naftifine)
- Nail Diseases
- Nails: Keeping Them Healthy
- Necrobiosis Lipoidica
- Neosporin (neomycin/polymyxin/bacitracin topical)
- Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome
- Nevus Sebaceous
- Noritate (metronidazole topical)
- Nummular Eczema
O
- Obagi
- Olux (clobetasol foam)
- Online Resources
- Oracea
- Orf
- Ortho Evra (birth control patch)
- Ortho Tri-Cyclen for Acne
- Ovide (malathion)
- Oxistat (oxiconazole)
P
- Patch Testing for Skin Allergies
- Pediculosis (body lice)
- Pemphigus
- Penlac (ciclopirox)
- Perioral Dermatitis
- Phlebectomy: Ambulatory
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) (Photorejuvenation)
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Acne
- Photographs
- Phototherapy (PUVA)
- Phototherapy - Home
- Phototherapy - UVB
- Phototherapy for Psoriasis
- Pityriasis Alba
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)
- Plexion (sodium sulf./sulfur)
- Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
- Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
- Port Wine Stain
- Pregnancy-Related Skin Problems
- Propecia (finasteride)
- Protopic (tacrolimus)
- Psorcon E (diflorasone)
- Psoriasis Basics
- Psoriasis Treatment
- Psoriasis: Erythrodermic
- Psoriasis: Guttate
- Psoriasis: Inverse
- Psoriasis: Plaque
- Psoriasis: Pustular
- Psoriasis: Scalp
- Psoriasis: Self Care and Management
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
- Pyogenic Granuloma
R
- Remicade (infliximab injection) for Psoriasis
- Renova (tretinoin)
- Retin A Micro (tretinoin)
- Retinoids: Topical
- Rogaine (minoxidil)
- Rosacea and Itch
- Rosacea Basics
- Rosacea Subtype 1 (Facial Redness)
- Rosacea Subtype 2 (Bumps and Pimples)
- Rosacea Subtype 3 (Enlargement of the Nose)
- Rosacea Subtype 4 (Eye Irritation)
- Rosacea Treatment
- Rosacea Updates
- Rosacea: Tips for Keeping It Under Control
S
- Salicylic Acid Topical
- Scabies
- Scar
- Scleroderma
- Sclerotherapy
- Sea Bather's Eruption
- Sebaceous Cyst (Epidermoid Cysts)
- Sebaceous Hyperplasia
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Selenium Sulfide (Selseb, Selsun, Head and Shoulders)
- Selseb Shampoo (selenium sulfide)
- Shingles (VZV) (Dermatology)
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Cancer Basics
- Skin Cancer Updates
- Skin Cancer, Basal Cell
- Skin Cancer, Melanoma
- Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell
- Skin Care
- Skin Care News
- Skin Grafting
- Skin Problems
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Skin Tag (Acrochordon)
- Skin Virtual Age (SVA)
- Skin, Normal
- Skin: Self Examination
- Skin: Sensitive
- Skinceuticals
- SkinMedica
- Smoking Cessation
- Solage (mequinol)
- Solaraze (diclofenac topical)
- Solodyn (minocycline)
- Sotret (isotretinoin)
- Spectazole (econazole cream)
- Spider and Varicose Veins
- Sporanox (itraconazole)
- Staphylococcus (Staph, MRSA)
- Stasis Dermatitis
- Stelara (ustekinumab) for Psoriasis
- Strep (Group A Streptococcus, GAS)
- Sun Damage Education Video
- Sun Protection
- Sunburn
- Sunscreens
- Sweating Excessively (Hyperhidrosis)
- Swimmer's Itch
T
- Taclonex
- Taclonex (calcipotriene and betamethasone dipropionate)
- Tazorac (tazarotene)
- Telogen Effluvium
- Tetracycline - Oral
- Tetracycline - Topical
- Tinea Versicolor
- Tissue Tightening
- Tolnaftate (Tinactin, Desenex)
- Topical 5-FU (5-Fluorouracil)
- Topix
- Tretinoin (Retin A Micro, Renova)
- Tri-Luma
- Triaz (benzoyl peroxide)
V
- Vaccines (Immunizations) for Children
- Valtrex (valacyclovir)
- Vaniqa (eflornithine)
- Vanos (fluocinonide)
- Varicose Veins
- Vectical (calcitriol) Ointment
- Vitiligo