our practice
- Benjamin Hidalgo-Matlock, M.D.
- Dr. Jorge Alex Abarca Duran, M.D.
contact information
- Skin Care Physicians of Costa Rica
- Centro Dermatologico Victoria
- Centro Dermatologico CIMA San Jose
- San Jose, FL 1462020
- Costa Rica
- Tel: 506 22240654
- Fax: 506 22811463
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other locations
- Hospital CIMA San Jose
- Torre #2 Consultorio #206
- Carretera a Santa Ana
- Escazu, FL 1462020
- Costa Rica
- Tel: 22088206
- Fax: 22088256
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Glossary: Dermatology - ATOPIC DERMATITIS - PSORIASIS - ROSACEA - ACNE - American Academy of Dermatology - SKIN CANCER - Photographs
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A
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Accutane (isotretinoin)
- ACNE
- Acne Basics
- Acne in Teenagers
- Acne Medicine Tips
- Acne Myths
- Acne Scars
- Acne Tips for Boys
- Acne Tips for Girls
- Acne: Truncal (on the body)
- Actinic Keratoses
- Actinic Prurigo
- Acyclovir - Oral
- AGING SKIN
- Aging Skin Basics
- Albinism
- Alcoholism & Alcohol Use
- Aldara (imiquimod) Cream 5% - for Actinic Keratoses
- Aldara (imiquimod) Cream 5% - for Superficial BCC
- Aldara (imiquimod) Cream 5%-for External Genital Warts
- Allergy: Keeping Your Home Allergen-Free
- Allergy: Latex
- Alopecia Areata
- Alopecia: Cicatricial (Scarring)
- Alternative & Complementary Skin Care Therapies (CAM)
- Amevive (alefacept injection)
- Amoxicillin
- 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
- Atopic Dermatitis and Moisturizers
- Atopic Dermatitis: Self-Care
- Azathioprine (Imuran)
- Azelex (azelaic Acid)
B
- Bactroban (mupirocin)
- Balanitis
- Bed Bugs
- Behcet's Syndrome
- Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
- Benzac (benzoyl peroxide)
- Benzaclin (clindamycin / b.p.)
- Betamethasone - Topical
- Biologics: for Psoriasis
- Boils & Carbuncles
- Botox: Hyperhidrosis
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox): Cosmetic
- Bowen's Disease
- Bullous Pemphigoid
- Burns (to the skin)
C
- Candidiasis
- Cat Scratch Disease (CSD)
- Cellulitis
- Centany (mupirocin)
- Cephalexin (Keflex)
- Cheilitis (Chapped Lips)
- Chemical Peels
- Chickenpox
- Chondrodermatitis Nodularis Helicis
- Clindagel (clindamycin)
- Clindamax (clindamycin topical)
- Clinical Research
- Clobetasol Topical
- Clobevate (clobetasol)
- Clobex Shampoo (clobetasol)
- Clobex Spray (clobetasol)
- Clotrimazole (Lotrimin, Mycelex)
- Coal Tar - Topical
- Contact Dermatitis
- Corns & Calluses
- Corticosteroids: Topical
- Cosmeceuticals
- Cosmetics
- Cryotherapy
- Curettage & Cautery
- Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma (CTCL)
- Cutivate (fluticasone)
- Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
D
- Dandruff
- Decubitus Ulcers (Bed Sores)
- Dermabrasion
- Dermal Fillers
- Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Dermatofibroma
- Dermatographism
- Desowen (desonide)
- Diaper Dermatitis
- Dicloxacillin
- Differin (adapalene) Cream, 0.1%
- Differin (adapalene) Gel, 0.1%
- Differin (adapalene) Gel, 0.3%
- Dovonex (calcipotriene)
- Doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx)
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Skin (Xerosis)
- Duac (clindamycin / b.p.)
- Dyshidrotic Eczema (Pompholyx)
E
- Efudex (5-FU)
- Elidel (pimecrolimus)
- Enbrel (etanercept injection) for Psoriasis
- Eosinophilic Fasciitis
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- EpiPen (epinephrine injection)
- Erysipelas (cellulitis)
- Erythema Annulare Centrifugum
- Erythema Elevatum Diutinum
- Erythema Infectiosum (Fifth Disease)
- Erythema Multiforme Minor
- Erythema Nodosum
- Erythrasma
- Erythroderma
F
- Facelift
- Facial Flushing
- Facial Skin Rejuvenation
- Famvir (famciclovir)
- Finacea (azelaic acid)
- First Aid
- Fixed Drug Eruption
- Folliculitis
- Fractional Laser
- Fungal Nail Infection (Onychomycosis)
- Fungal Skin Infections (tinea, ringworm)
G
- Geographic Tongue
- Glossary: Dermatology
- Glyquin (hydroquinone)
- Granuloma Annulare
- Griseofulvin (generic)
H
- Hair Loss: Female
- Hair Loss: Male
- Hair Loss: Stress-Induced
- Hair Transplantation (Dermatology)
- Hand Dermatitis
- Handouts: Dermatology
- Head Lice
- Hemangiomas
- Herpes: Genital
- Herpes: Oral & Skin
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Hot Tub Rash
- Humira (adalimumab) for Psoriasis
- Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril)
- Hyperpigmentation, Post-Inflammatory (PIH)
I
- Ichthyoses
- Impetigo
- Indoor Tanning
- Insect Bites & Stings
- International Travel
- Intertrigo
- IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)
- iPledge Program
- Itch
K
- Kaposi's Sarcoma
- Kawasaki Disease
- Keloids
- Keratoacanthoma (KA)
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Ketoconazole Oral (Nizoral)
- Ketoconazole Topical (Nizoral shampoo, cream)
- Kinerase
L
- La Roche Posay
- Lamisil Oral (terbinafine)
- 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
- Lasers: Fractional
- Lentigines (Sun Spots)
- Lentigo Maligna
- Lichen Nitidus
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Lichen Simplex Chronicus (Neurodermatitis)
- Lipoma
- Lupus: Systemic Lupus Erythematosis (SLE)
- Lyme Disease
M
- Medication Rebates
- Melasma
- Methotrexate (Noncancerous)
- Methoxsalen oral (8-MOP)
- MetroGel /Lotion/ Cream (metronidazole topical)
- Metronidazole Topical (generic)
- Microdermabrasion
- Miliaria
- Minocycline (Dynacin, Solodyn)
- Mohs Surgery
- Mohs Surgery
- Moisturizers
- Moles (Nevi)
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Morphea
- Myxoid Cyst (Mucous Cyst)
N
- Nail Diseases
- Nails: Keeping Them Healthy
- Necrobiosis Lipoidica
- Neosporin (neomycin/polymyxin/bacitracin topical)
- Nevi, Atypical (dysplastic)
- Nevus Sebaceous
- Nummular Eczema
O
P
- Pediculosis (body lice)
- Pemphigus
- Perioral Dermatitis
- Phlebectomy: Ambulatory
- Photodynamic Therapy: Cosmetic Photorejuvenation
- Photographs
- Phototherapy - Home
- Phototherapy - UVB
- Phototherapy for Psoriasis
- Pityriasis Alba
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
- Porphyria Cutanea Tarda
- Port Wine Stain
- Prednisone
- Pregnancy-Related Skin Problems
- Procyte
- Propecia (finasteride)
- Protopic (tacrolimus)
- PSORIASIS
- Psoriasis Basics
- Psoriasis: Erythrodermic
- Psoriasis: Guttate
- Psoriasis: Inverse
- Psoriasis: Plaque
- Psoriasis: Pustular
- Psoriasis: Scalp
- Psoriasis: Self Care and Management
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
- Pyogenic Granuloma
R
- Raptiva (efalizumab injection)
- Remicade (infliximab injection) for Psoriasis
- Retinoids: Topical
- RevaleSkin (1% CoffeeBerry)
- Rogaine (minoxidil)
- ROSACEA
- Rosacea & Itch
- Rosacea Basics
- Rosacea Subtype 1 (Facial Redness)
- Rosacea Subtype 2 (Bumps & Pimples)
- Rosacea Subtype 3 (Enlargement of the Nose)
- Rosacea Subtype 4 (Eye Irritation)
- 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
- 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 Grafting
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Skin Tag (Acrochordon)
- Skin, Normal
- Skin: Self Examination
- Skin: Sensitive
- Smoking Cessation
- Soriatane (acitretin)
- Spider & Varicose Veins
- Staphylococcus (Staph, MRSA)
- Stasis Dermatitis
- Strep (Group A Streptococcus, GAS)
- Sun Protection
- Sunburn
- Sunscreens
- Swimmer's Itch
T
- Taclonex
- Taclonex (calcipotriene & betamethasone dipropionate)
- Tattoo Removal
- Tazorac (tazarotene)
- Telogen Effluvium
- Tetracycline - Oral
- Tetracycline - Topical
- Thalidomide
- Thermage
- Tinea Versicolor
- Tissue Tightening
- Tretinoin (Retin A Micro, Renova)
- Tri-Luma (fluocin./hydroq./ tretinoin)
U
V
- Vaccines (Immunizations) for Children
- Valtrex (valacyclovir)
- Vaniqa (eflornithine)
- Varicose Veins
- Vitiligo