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Dermatology

Read about the care provided by Duke dermatologists for people with common and rare skin conditions.

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What Are Hemangiomas?
What Are Hemangiomas?

Parents frequently ask questions about strawberry marks -- called hemangiomas -- in their infants and children Will they stay? Will they grow? Will they go awa ...

Considering Broadband Light Therapy? Here’s What You Need to Know
Considering Broadband Light Therapy? Here’s What You Need to Know

Broadband light therapy uses high-intensity light to repair a range of skin conditions from acne and rosacea to fine lines and wrinkles. But is the treatment r ...

Early Detection of Melanoma
Early Detection of Melanoma

Melanoma can be cured if detected early. Here, Georgia M. Beasley, MD, MHSc, a surgical oncologist at Duke Health, talks about what to look for and how to know ...

Duke Doctors Diagnose Rare Sweet’s Syndrome
Duke Doctors Diagnose Rare Sweet’s Syndrome

Greg Cannon saw more than 15 doctors near his hometown of Valdese, NC, and was hospitalized twice with puzzling symptoms before Duke Health dermatologists conf ...

Easing Acne Angst
Easing Acne Angst

Approximately 85 percent of all teens -- more than 20 million nationwide -- have some type of acne. And its effects can be devastating.