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Health Education Index
Monique S. Cohn, D.O. and the staff of the Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery Center have provided a health education resource for its patients. The Health Education Library includes patient handouts and links to trusted resources, such as the American Academy of Dermatology.
Acne – Acne ("zits," "pimples") is a common skin condition affecting our teenage and adult patients. Dr. Cohn offers a review of acne skin care, acne myths, acne and diet, acne medications (benzoyl peroxide, Differin, Epiduo, Tazorac, Retin-A, Ziana), and other acne treatments. Learn more about acne from the AAD.
Actinic Keratoses – Actinic keratoses, also referred to as "AKs," are a common pre-cancerous skin condition caused by excessive sun exposure. The Library offers reviews of AKs and the various treatments available, including cryotherapy and topical medications (Aldara). Learn more about actinic keratoses from the AAD.
Aging Skin – Our skin changes as we age. There are now many new and innovative anti-aging treatments available that provide a more youthful appearance. Dr. Cohn provides reviews of several cosmetic procedures, including medications (tretinoin, Latisse), botulinum toxin (Botox), dermal fillers (Restylane, Juvederm), and laser and light treatments, such as Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). Learn more about Aging Skin from the AAD.
Atopic Dermatitis – Learn more about eczema from the AAD or visit the National Eczema Association for information regarding dermatitis management and support groups.
Psoriasis – Monique S. Cohn, D.O. offers reviews of the different types of this chronic skin disorder (plaque psoriasis, guttate psoriasis, and scalp psoriasis) and the psoriasis treatment options that are available, including corticosteroids, vitamin D derivatives (Vectical), retinoids, phototherapy (PUVA), cyclosporine, and new biologic treatment options. Learn more about psoriasis from the AAD, or visit the National Psoriasis Foundation regarding psoriasis management and support groups.
Rosacea – Rosacea is a common but poorly understood disorder of the facial skin that causes redness and an acne-like rash. Monique S. Cohn, D.O. reviews the different types of rosacea and rosacea treatment options, including topical metronidazole, oral antibiotics (Oracea, doxycycline), and laser and light treatments. Learn more about rosacea from the AAD, or visit the National Rosacea Society.
Skin Cancer – 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of their lifetimes. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma are the two major forms of "non-melanoma" skin cancer. The Library reviews skin cancer types and skin cancer treatment options, including medications (Aldara, 5-FU), excision, and Mohs Surgery. Learn more about skin cancer from the AAD, or visit the Skin Cancer Foundation for information regarding skin cancer prevention and support groups.
Sunscreens – The regular use of sunscreen is an important step to prevent sunburns, skin cancer and premature aging of the skin. Monique S. Cohn, D.O. reviews practical sunscreen information, including SPF values, types of ultraviolet radiation (UVA and UVB), sunscreen ingredients and tips on using sunscreen. Learn more about sunscreen.
You may refer to the educational content here to better understand and manage your health. Please keep in mind that the information here is of general interest and may not apply to your specific medical diagnosis and recommended treatment plan.
The health information provided here should not be used in place of a visit, call, consultation with or the advice of Monique S. Cohn, D.O. or your healthcare provider. Communicate promptly with one of our medical staff with any health related questions or concerns.
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- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Accutane (isotretinoin)
- Aclovate (aclometasone)
- 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
- Acyclovir - Topical
- Aczone (dapsone) Gel 5%
- Adult Acne
- Aging Skin Animation
- Aging Skin Basics
- Albinism
- Allegra (fexofenadine)
- Allergies: Controlling Indoor Allergies
- Allergy: Latex
- Alopecia Areata
- Alopecia: Cicatricial (Scarring)
- Alternative and Complementary Skin Care Therapies (CAM)
- American College of Mohs Surgery
- Amevive (alefacept injection)
- Amoxicillin
- Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid (Augmentin)
- Angioma: Cherry
- Angioma: Spider
- Anthralin
- Antibiotics for Acne
- Antibiotics for Skin Infections (Topical and Oral)
- Antifungals for Skin Infections (Topical and Oral)
- Antihistamines
- Arthritis: Psoriatic
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) Basics
- Atopic Dermatitis and Moisturizers
- Atopic Dermatitis Skin Care
- Atopiclair
- Azathioprine (Imuran)
B
- Bed Bugs
- Behcet's Syndrome
- Benzoyl Peroxide (Benzac, Clearasil, Proactiv)
- Biologics for Psoriasis
- Bleach Baths for Eczema
- Blood Glucose Level
- 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
- Claripel (hydroquinone / sunscreen)
- 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)
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- 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%
- Dovonex (calcipotriene)
- 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
- Famvir (famciclovir)
- Finacea (azelaic acid)
- Fixed Drug Eruption
- Folliculitis
- Freckles (Ephilides)
- Fungal Nail Infection (Onychomycosis)
- Fungal Skin Infections (tinea, ringworm)
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H
- Hair Excess (Unwanted Facial Hair)
- Hair Loss (Balding)
- Hair Loss: Female
- Hair Loss: Male
- Hair Transplantation (Dermatology)
- 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
- International Travel
- Intertrigo
- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
- iPLEDGE Program
- Itching
J
K
L
- La Roche Posay
- Lamisil Topical (terbinafine)
- Laser and Light Treatments for Rosacea
- Laser Hair Removal
- Laser Resurfacing
- Laser Treatment for Spider Veins
- Lasers for Psoriasis
- Lasers: For Skin
- Latisse® (bimatropost ophthalmic solution)
- Lentigines (Age Spots, Liver Spots)
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Lichen Simplex Chronicus (Neurodermatitis)
- Lipoma
- Liposuction: Tumescent
- Lupus: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Lyme Disease
M
- Medication Rebates for Dermatology Treatments
- Medication Refills
- Melasma
- Merz Appearex
- 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
- 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)
- Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
- Port Wine Stain
- Prednisone
- Pregnancy-Related Skin Problems
- Prevage
- Procyte
- Propecia (finasteride)
- Protopic (tacrolimus) Ointment
- Psoriasis Basics
- Psoriasis Severity
- Psoriasis Treatment
- Psoriasis Updates
- Psoriasis: Erythrodermic
- Psoriasis: Guttate
- Psoriasis: Inverse
- Psoriasis: Plaque
- Psoriasis: Pustular
- Psoriasis: Scalp
- Psoriasis: Skin Care and Management
- Pyogenic Granuloma
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- Radiesse
- Remicade (infliximab injection) for Psoriasis
- Renova (tretinoin)
- Restylane
- Retin A Micro (tretinoin)
- Retinoids: Topical
- RevaleSkin (1% CoffeeBerry)
- 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
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- 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 Care News
- Skin Care News
- Skin Care News
- Skin Care News
- Skin Grafting
- Skin Self Exam Animation
- Skin Self Examination
- Skin Tag (Acrochordon)
- Skin Virtual Age (SVA)
- Skin, Normal
- Skin: Sensitive
- Skinceuticals
- SkinMedica
- Solodyn (minocycline)
- Sotret (isotretinoin)
- Spider Veins
- Spironolactone for Acne
- Staphylococcus (Staph aureus)
- Stelara (ustekinumab) for Psoriasis
- Strep (Group A Streptococcus, GAS)
- Sun Protection
- Sunburn
- Sunscreens
- Swimmer's Itch
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- Taclonex Ointment
- Tattoo Removal
- Tazorac (tazarotene)
- Tazorac (tazarotene) for Psoriasis
- The Youth Equation
- Thermage
- Tinea Versicolor
- Tissue Tightening
- Topical 5-FU (5-Fluorouracil)
- Topix
- Tretinoin (Retin A Micro, Renova)
- Tri-Luma Cream
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- Valtrex (valacyclovir)
- Vaniqa (eflornithine)
- Vanos (fluocinonide)
- Varicose Veins
- Vectical (calcitriol) Ointment
- Veltin (tretinoin and clindamycin) Gel
- Vitamin D Derivatives for Psoriasis
- Vitiligo








