our practice
- Mark A. Becker, M.D.
- James Smith, M.D.
contact information
- Dermatology Associates, Inc.
- 1810 6th. St.
- Berkeley, California 94710
- Tel: 510-848-2060
- Map
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Health Topics:
Health Education Index
Mark Becker, M.D. and the staff of Dermatology Associates 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
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Acanya Gel (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide) Gel
- Acne and Diet
- Acne Basics
- Acne in Teenagers
- Acne Medications: Non-Prescription
- Acne Medications: Prescription
- Acne Medicine Tips
- Acne Myths
- Acne Scars
- Acne Skin Care
- Acne Tips for Boys
- Acne Tips for Girls
- Acne Treatments
- Acne: Laser and Light Therapies
- Acne: Mild
- Acne: Moderate
- Acne: Severe
- Acne: Truncal (on the body)
- Actinic Keratosis (AK)
- Acyclovir - Oral
- Aczone (dapsone) Gel 5%
- Adult Acne
- Aging Skin Animation
- Aging Skin Basics
- Albinism
- Allegra (fexofenadine)
- Allergies
- Allergies: Controlling Indoor Allergies
- Allergy Tests
- Allergy: Drug
- Allergy: Latex
- Allergy: Nickel
- Alopecia Areata
- Alopecia: Cicatricial (Scarring)
- Alternative and Complementary Skin Care Therapies (CAM)
- Amevive (alefacept injection)
- Angioma: Cherry
- Angioma: Spider
- Antibiotics for Acne
- Antibiotics for Skin Infections (Topical and Oral)
- Antifungals for Skin Infections (Topical and Oral)
- Antihistamines
- Armpit Sweating (Axillary Hyperhidrosis)
- Arthritis: Psoriatic
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Basics
- Atopic Dermatitis and Moisturizers
- Atopic Dermatitis Skin Care
- Atopiclair
B
- Bed Bugs
- Behcet's Syndrome
- Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzac, Clearasil, Proactiv)
- Biologics for Psoriasis
- Bleach Baths for Eczema
- Boils and Carbuncles
- Botox (onabotulinumtoxin A): Cosmetic
- Botulinum Toxin Cosmetic
- Botulinum Toxin: Hyperhidrosis
- Brown Spots
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Burns (to the skin)
C
- Calcineurin Inhibitors
- Candidiasis: Oral (Thrush)
- Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers)
- Cellulitis
- Chemical Peels
- Chickenpox
- Clinical Research
- Clobetasol Topical
- Clobex Lotion (clobetasol)
- Clobex Shampoo (clobetasol)
- Clobex Spray (clobetasol)
- Coal Tar - Topical
- Contact Dermatitis
- Corticosteroids: Topical
- Cosmeceuticals
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Cosmetics
- Cryotherapy (Liquid Nitrogen)
- Curettage and Cautery
- Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL)
- Cyclosporine for Psoriasis
- Cyst, Epidermoid (Sebaceous)
D
- Dandruff
- Decubitus Ulcers (Bed Sores)
- Dermabrasion
- Dermal Fillers (Soft Tissue Augmentation)
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Dermatitis, Hand
- Dermatofibroma
- Dermatographism
- Diaper Dermatitis
- Differin (adapalene) Cream, 0.1%
- Differin (adapalene) Gel, 0.1%
- Differin (adapalene) Gel, 0.3%
- Doxycycline, Anti-Inflammatory Dose (Low-Dose)
- Dry Skin (Xerosis)
- Duac Topical Gel (clindamycin, 1% - benzoyl peroxide, 5%)
- Dyshidrotic Eczema (Pompholyx)
- Dysport (abobotulinumtoxin A)
E
- Eczema (Dermatitis)
- Eczema Treatment
- Elidel (pimecrolimus)
- Enbrel (etanercept injection) for Psoriasis
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Epiduo (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide) Gel
- EpiPen (epinephrine injection)
- Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease)
- Erythema Multiforme Minor
- Erythema Nodosum
- Erythrasma
F
- Facial Flushing
- Facial Skin Rejuvenation
- Finacea (azelaic acid)
- Fixed Drug Eruption
- Folliculitis
- Freckles (Ephilides)
- Fungal Nail Infection (Onychomycosis)
- Fungal Skin Infections (tinea, ringworm)
G
- Genital Warts (Condyloma)
- Genital Warts in Men
- Genital Warts in Women
- Glossary: Cosmetic Dermatology
- Glossary: Dermatology
- Granuloma Annulare
- Griseofulvin (generic)
H
- Hair Excess (Unwanted Facial Hair)
- Hair Loss (Balding)
- Hair Loss: Female
- Hair Loss: Male
- Hair Transplantation (Dermatology)
- Hand Sweating (Palmar Hyperhidrosis)
- Head Lice
- Hemangiomas
- Herpes: Genital
- Herpes: Oral and Skin
- Hives (Urticaria)
- Humira (adalimumab) for Psoriasis
- Hydroquinone
- Hyperhidrosis (Sweating Excessively)
- Hyperpigmentation, Post-Inflammatory (PIH)
I
- Ichthyosis Vulgaris
- Impetigo
- Indoor Tanning Risks
- Intertrigo
- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) for Rosacea
- iPLEDGE Program
- Itching
- Itching, Anal (Pruritis Ani)
J
K
L
- Laser and Light Treatments for Rosacea
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Resurfacing
- Laser Treatment for Spider Veins
- Laser: Fractional
- Lasers for Psoriasis
- Lasers: For Skin
- Latisse® (bimatropost ophthalmic solution)
- Lentigines (Age Spots, Liver Spots)
- Lipoma
- Lupus: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Lyme Disease
M
- Medication Rebates for Dermatology Treatments
- Medication Refills
- Melasma
- Methotrexate for Psoriasis
- MetroGel (metronidazole)
- Microdermabrasion
- Minocycline for Acne
- Mohs Surgery Animation
- Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer
- Moisturizers
- Moles (Nevi)
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Morphea
- MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staph. Aureus)
N
O
P
- Patch Testing for Skin Allergies
- Pediculosis (body lice)
- Pemphigus
- Perioral Dermatitis
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) (Photorejuvenation)
- Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Acne
- Phototherapy (PUVA)
- Phototherapy - Home
- Phototherapy - UVB
- Phototherapy for Psoriasis
- Picato Gel (ingenol mebutate)
- Pityriasis Alba
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
- Port Wine Stain
- Propecia (finasteride)
- Protopic (tacrolimus) Ointment
- Psoriasis Basics
- Psoriasis Severity
- Psoriasis Treatment
- Psoriasis: Erythrodermic
- Psoriasis: Guttate
- Psoriasis: Inverse
- Psoriasis: Plaque
- Psoriasis: Pustular
- Psoriasis: Scalp
- Psoriasis: Skin Care and Management
- Pyogenic Granuloma
R
- Refissa (Tretinoin Cream), 0.05%
- Remicade (infliximab injection) for Psoriasis
- Renova (tretinoin)
- Restylane
- Retin A Micro (tretinoin)
- Retinoids: Topical
- Rogaine (minoxidil)
- Rosacea and Cosmetics
- Rosacea and Itch
- 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
- Rosacea: Alternative Treatments
- Rosacea: Tips for Keeping It Under Control
S
- Salicylic Acid for Psoriasis
- Scabies
- Scar
- Scleroderma
- Sculptra®
- Sea Bather's Eruption
- Sebaceous Hyperplasia
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Shingles (Zoster)
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Cancer Basics
- Skin Cancer, Basal Cell
- Skin Cancer, Melanoma
- Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell
- Skin Cancer: Squamous Cell in Situ
- Skin Care
- Skin Grafting
- Skin Self Exam Animation
- Skin Self Examination
- Skin Tag (Acrochordon)
- Skin, Normal
- Skin: Sensitive
- Solaraze (diclofenac sodium) Gel
- Solodyn (minocycline)
- Sotret (isotretinoin)
- Spider Veins
- Staphylococcus (Staph aureus)
- Stelara (ustekinumab) for Psoriasis
- Strep (Group A Streptococcus, GAS)
- Sun Protection
- Sunburn
- Sunscreens
- Swimmer's Itch
T
- Taclonex Ointment
- Tattoo Removal
- Tazorac (tazarotene)
- Tazorac (tazarotene) for Psoriasis
- Tinea Versicolor
- Topical 5-FU (5-Fluorouracil)
- Tretinoin (Retin A Micro, Renova)
- Tri-Luma Cream
V
- Valtrex (valacyclovir)
- Vaniqa (eflornithine)
- Vanos (fluocinonide)
- Varicose Veins
- Vectical (calcitriol) Ointment
- Veltin (tretinoin and clindamycin) Gel
- Vitamin D Derivatives for Psoriasis
- Vitiligo