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Health Education Index
Elizabeth Rostan, M.D. and the staff of Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center of Charlotte provide this health education resource for our patients. The Health Education Library includes patient handouts and links to trusted resources, such as the American Academy of Dermatology.
A
- Acne Basics
- Acne in Teenagers
- Acne Medications: Non-Prescription
- Acne Medications: Prescription
- Acne Medicine Tips
- Acne Myths
- Acne Skin Care
- Acne Tips for Boys
- Acne Tips for Girls
- Acne Treatments
- Acne: Truncal (on the body)
- Actinic Keratosis (AK)
- Acyclovir - Oral
- Adult Acne
- Aging Skin Basics
- Albinism
- Alopecia Areata
- Angioma: Cherry
- Antibiotics for Acne
- Antibiotics for Skin Infections (Topical and Oral)
- Antifungals for Skin Infections (Topical and Oral)
- Antihistamines
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Basics
- Atopic Dermatitis in Children
B
- Behcet's Syndrome
- Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzac, Clearasil, Proactiv)
- Biologics for Psoriasis
- Boils and Carbuncles
- Botulinum Toxin Cosmetic
- Botulinum Toxin: Hyperhidrosis
- Bullous Pemphigoid
C
- Calcineurin Inhibitors
- Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers)
- Cellulitis
- Chemical Peels
- Clinical Research
- Clobetasol Topical
- Coal Tar - Topical
- Contact Dermatitis
- Corticosteroids for Eczema
- Corticosteroids: Topical
- Cryotherapy (Liquid Nitrogen)
- Curettage and Cautery
- Cyclosporine for Psoriasis
- Cyst, Epidermoid (Sebaceous)
D
- Dandruff
- Decubitus Ulcers (Bed Sores)
- Dermabrasion
- Dermatitis, Hand
- Dermatofibroma
- Doxycycline, Anti-Inflammatory Dose (Low-Dose)
- Dry Skin (Xerosis)
- Dyshidrotic Eczema (Pompholyx)
E
- Eczema (Dermatitis)
- Eczema Treatment
- Eczema: Bathing and Moisturizing
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Erivedge (vismodegib)
F
- Facial Skin Rejuvenation
- Fixed Drug Eruption
- Folliculitis
- Fungal Nail Infection (Onychomycosis)
- Fungal Skin Infections (tinea, ringworm)
G
H
- Hair Loss (Balding)
- Hair Loss: Female
- Hair Loss: Male
- Health Information on the Internet
- Hemangiomas
- Herpes: Oral and Skin
- Hyperpigmentation, Post-Inflammatory (PIH)
I
K
L
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Resurfacing
- Lasers: For Skin
- Latisse® (bimatropost ophthalmic solution)
- Lentigines (Age Spots, Liver Spots)
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Lupus: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Lyme Disease
M
- Medication Rebates for Dermatology Treatments
- Medication Refills
- Melasma
- Methotrexate for Psoriasis
- Metronidazole for Rosacea
- Microdermabrasion
- Minocycline for Acne
- Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer
- Moisturizers
- Moisturizers for Eczema
- Moles (Nevi)
- MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staph. Aureus)
N
O
P
- Patch Testing for Skin Allergies
- Pemphigus
- Perioral Dermatitis
- Phototherapy for Psoriasis
- Pityriasis Alba
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
- Port Wine Stain
- Psoriasis Basics
- Psoriasis Severity
- Psoriasis Treatment
- Psoriasis: Erythrodermic
- Psoriasis: Guttate
- Psoriasis: Inverse
- Psoriasis: Plaque
- Psoriasis: Pustular
- Psoriasis: Scalp
- Psoriasis: Skin Care and Management
R
- Restylane
- Retinoids: Topical
- Rosacea and Cosmetics
- Rosacea Basics
- Rosacea Diary
- Rosacea Research
- Rosacea Skin Care
- Rosacea Subtype 1 (Facial Redness)
- Rosacea Subtype 2 (Bumps and Pimples)
- Rosacea Subtype 3 (Enlargement of the Nose)
- Rosacea Subtype 4 (Ocular Rosacea)
- Rosacea Treatment
S
- Scar
- Scleroderma
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Shingles (Zoster)
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Cancer Basics
- Skin Cancer, Basal Cell
- Skin Cancer, Melanoma
- Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell
- Skin Care
- Skin Self Examination
- Skin, Normal
- Solaraze® Gel (diclofenac sodium - 3%)
- Spider Veins
- Staphylococcus (Staph aureus)
- Stelara (ustekinumab) for Psoriasis
- Strep (Group A Streptococcus, GAS)
- Sun Protection
- Sunburn
- Sunscreens
- Swimmer's Itch
T
- Tattoo Removal
- Tinea Versicolor
- Tissue Tightening
- Topical 5-FU (5-Fluorouracil)
- Tretinoin (Retin A Micro, Renova)
- Tri-Luma Cream