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- Down East Dermatology
- Suite 2300
- 50 Union Street
- Ellsworth, ME 04605
- Tel: (207) 664-5660
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- 322 Main Street
- Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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Medical Library
Highlights:
Glossary: Dermatology - ATOPIC DERMATITIS - PSORIASIS - ROSACEA - ACNE - American Academy of Dermatology - SKIN CANCER - Photographs
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A
- Accutane (isotretinoin)
- ACNE
- Acne Basics
- Acne in Teenagers
- Acne Medicine Tips
- Acne Scars
- Acne Tips for Boys
- Acne Tips for Girls
- Acne: Truncal (on the body)
- Actinic Keratoses
- Acyclovir - Oral
- AGING SKIN
- Aging Skin Basics
- Albinism
- Aldara (imiquimod) Cream 5% - for Actinic Keratoses
- Aldara (imiquimod) Cream 5% - for Superficial BCC
- Aldara (imiquimod) Cream 5%-for External Genital Warts
- Allergy: Latex
- Alopecia Areata
- Alternative & Complementary Therapies
- Amevive (alefacept injection)
- Amnesteem (isotretinoin)
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid (Augmentin)
- Angioma: Cherry
- Anthralin
- Antibiotics for Skin Infections (Topical & Oral)
- Antifungals for Skin Infections (Topical & Oral)
- Antihistamines
- Aphthous Ulcers (Canker Sores)
- Arthritis: Psoriatic
- ATOPIC DERMATITIS
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Basics
- Avage (tazarotene)
- Azelex (azelaic Acid)
B
- Bactroban (mupirocin)
- Behcet's Syndrome
- Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
- Benzac (benzoyl peroxide)
- Benzaclin (clindamycin / b.p.)
- Biologics: for Psoriasis
- Boils & Carbuncles
- Botox: Hyperhidrosis
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox): Cosmetic
- Brevoxyl (b.p.)
- Bullous Pemphigoid
C
- Capex (fluocinolone)
- Cellulitis
- Centany (mupirocin)
- Cephalexin (Keflex)
- Chemical Peels
- Clenia (ss / sulfur)
- Clindagel (clindamycin)
- Clobetasol Topical
- Clobex Lotion (clobetasol)
- Clobex Shampoo (clobetasol)
- Clobex Spray (clobetasol)
- Clotrimazole (Lotrimin, Mycelex)
- Coal Tar - Topical
- Contact Dermatitis
- Corns & Calluses
- Corticosteroids: Topical
- Cryotherapy
- Curettage & Cautery
- Cutivate (fluticasone)
- Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
D
- Dandruff
- Decubitus Ulcers (Bed Sores)
- Dermabrasion
- Dermal Fillers
- Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Dermatofibroma
- 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
- Efudex (5-FU)
- Elidel (pimecrolimus)
- Enbrel (etanercept injection) for Psoriasis
- Eosinophilic Fasciitis
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Epiquin Micro (hydroquinone)
- Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease)
- Erythema Multiforme Minor
- Erythema Nodosum
- Erythrasma
- Erythroderma
- Evoclin (clindamycin foam)
F
- Facelift
- Facial Skin Rejuvenation
- Famvir (famciclovir)
- Finacea (azelaic acid)
- First Aid
- Folliculitis
- Fungal Nail Infection (Onychomycosis)
- Fungal Skin Infections (tinea, ringworm)
G
- Glossary: Dermatology
- Glyquin (hydroquinone)
- Granuloma Annulare
- Grifulvin (griseofulvin)
- Griseofulvin (generic)
H
- Hair Loss: Female
- Hair Loss: Male
- Hand Dermatitis
- Hemangiomas
- Herpes: Oral & Skin
- Hot Tub Rash
- Humira (adalimumab) for Psoriasis
- Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril)
- Hyperpigmentation, Post-Inflammatory (PIH)
I
K
L
- L.M.X Anesthetic (lidocaine cream)
- Lamisil Oral (terbinafine)
- Lamisil Topical (terbinafine)
- Laser and Light Treatments for Rosacea
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Resurfacing
- Lasers for Psoriasis
- Lasers: For Skin
- Lasers: Fractional
- Lentigines (Sun Spots)
- Lentigo Maligna
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Lipoma
- Loprox Shampoo (ciclopirox)
- Lupus: Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE)
- Lustra A-F (hydroquinone)
- Luxiq (betamethasone foam)
- Lyme Disease
M
- Medication Rebates
- Melasma
- Methotrexate (Noncancerous)
- MetroGel /Lotion/ Cream (metronidazole topical)
- Microdermabrasion
- Miliaria
- Minocycline (Dynacin, Solodyn)
- Mohs Surgery
- Moisturizers
- Moles (Nevi)
- Morphea
N
- Naftin (naftifine)
- Nails: Keeping Them Healthy
- Nevi, Atypical (dysplastic)
- Noritate (metronidazole topical)
- Nummular Eczema
O
- Olux (clobetasol foam)
- Online Resources
- Oracea®
- Ortho Evra (birth control patch)
- Ortho Tri-Cyclen for Acne
- Oxistat (oxiconazole)
P
- Pemphigus
- Penlac (ciclopirox)
- Perioral Dermatitis
- Phlebectomy: Ambulatory
- Phototherapy for Psoriasis
- Pityriasis Alba
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Plexion (sodium sulf./sulfur)
- Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
- Port Wine Stain
- Prednisone
- Propecia (finasteride)
- Protopic (tacrolimus)
- Psorcon E (diflorasone)
- PSORIASIS
- Psoriasis Basics
- Psoriasis: Erythrodermic
- Psoriasis: Guttate
- Psoriasis: Inverse
- Psoriasis: Plaque
- Psoriasis: Pustular
- Psoriasis: Scalp
R
- Raptiva (efalizumab injection)
- Remicade (infliximab injection) for Psoriasis
- Retin A Micro (tretinoin)
- Retinoids: Topical
- Rogaine (minoxidil)
- ROSACEA
- Rosacea Basics
S
- Salicylic Acid Topical
- Scar
- Scleroderma
- Sea Bather's Eruption
- Sebaceous Cyst (Epidermoid Cysts)
- Sebaceous Hyperplasia
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Selenium Sulfide (Selseb, Selsun, Head & Shoulders)
- Shingles (VZV) (Dermatology)
- Skin Biopsy
- SKIN CANCER
- Skin Cancer Basics
- Skin Cancer, Basal Cell
- Skin Cancer, Melanoma
- Skin Cancer, Squamous Cell
- Skin Care
- Skin Care News
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Skin Tag (Acrochordon)
- Skin, Normal
- Skin: Self Examination
- Solage (mequinol)
- Solaraze (diclofenac topical)
- Solodyn (minocycline)
- Soriatane (acitretin)
- Sotret (isotretinoin)
- Spectazole (econazole cream)
- Spider & Varicose Veins
- Staphylococcus (Staph, MRSA)
- Strep (Group A Streptococcus, GAS)
- Sun Protection
- Sunburn
- Sunscreens
- Swimmer's Itch
T
- Taclonex
- Taclonex (calcipotriene & betamethasone dipropionate)
- Tazorac (tazarotene)
- Tetracycline - Oral
- Tetracycline - Topical
- Tinea Versicolor
- Tissue Tightening
- Tolnaftate (Tinactin, Desenex)
- Tretinoin (Retin A Micro, Renova)
- Tri-Luma (fluocin./hydroq./ tretinoin)
- Triaz (benzoyl peroxide)
U
V
- Vaccines (Immunizations) for Children
- Valtrex (valacyclovir)
- Vaniqa (eflornithine)
- Varicose Veins
- Vitiligo