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Recent Articles by Dr. Leonardo Rotolo

Tinea Corporis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment (w/ Home Remedies)

Tinea corporis is a fungal skin infection that causes ring-shaped patches, itching, and flaking. Learn about its symptoms, causes, risk factors, and how it spreads, plus treatment options with antifungals, supportive home remedies, and key prevention tips to avoid reinfection.

Psoriasis

Scalp Psoriasis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Scalp psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes red, scaly patches, itching, pain, and sometimes hair loss. Learn about common symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis, and treatment options, including shampoos, medications, lifestyle measures, and natural remedies.

Diseases and Conditions

Botfly: Removal, Signs + Symptoms of Infection & Prevention

Botfly infestations can cause skin sores, redness, pain, itching, and a sensation of movement under the skin. Learn about botfly symptoms, how larvae develop, possible complications, and treatment options to manage this condition effectively.

Beauty & Cosmetics

11 Tips on How to Make Your Nails Grow Faster

Discover how to make your nails grow faster with practical tips to strengthen and protect them. Learn about hydration, protein intake, biotin, and avoiding habits that cause damage. Find simple, effective ways to keep nails strong, healthy, and growing naturally.

Cosmetic Surgery

Botox 101 (How It Works, What It's Used For & How Long It Lasts)

Botox (botulinum toxin) is a medication that induces muscle paralysis, and can be injected into the muscles to treat conditions like migraines, overactive bladder and TMJ. It can also be injected for cosmetic purposes. Learn more about how it works, what conditions it's used for and how long it lasts.

Symptoms

Itchy Back: 8 Common Causes (& How to Treat)

An itchy back may be linked to dry skin, allergies, insect bites, infections, or underlying conditions. This article outlines the main causes of an itchy back, associated symptoms, available treatments, and situations where medical attention may be necessary.

Symptoms

Itchy Hands: 6 Main Causes (& What to Do)

Itchy hands are a symptom of conditions like dyshidrosis, atopic dermatitis, dry skin, or an allergic reaction. Other symptoms may include swelling, dryness, blisters, wounds, itchy nose, and red spots on the skin. Learn more about causes of itchy hands and how to treat them.

Alopecia

Androgenetic Alopecia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Androgenetic alopecia is hair loss that occurs due to a genetic predisposition, which leads to thinner and sparse hair growth. It can affect both men and women. Learn more about the symptoms of androgenetic alopecia, what causes it, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Erysipelas: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Erysipelas is an infection of the superficial layer of the skin caused by Group A β-hemolytic Streptococcus bacteria. Symptoms include fever, chills, and redness and blistering of the skin. Possible causes include chronic venous insufficiency and uncontrolled diabetes. Read more about treatments and complications.

Dermatitis

Dermatitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment (w/ Photos)

Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin causing symptoms like redness, itching, peeling, and blisters. Types include atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis. Causes include allergies and medication side effects. Treatment may involve topical and oral medications. Learn more about how dermatitis is diagnosed .

Cancer

5 Types of Skin Cancer: Identification & Treatment (w/ Photos)

Types of skin cancer include nonmelanoma skin cancers, melanoma, and skin sarcomas. In general, nonmelanoma skin cancers are easier to treat and have a higher cure rate, while melanoma is more difficult to treat, especially when diagnosed at an advanced stage. Read about treatment options for different skin cancers.

Cancer

Signs of Skin Cancer (Melanoma & Nonmelanoma)

Signs of skin cancer include lesions, spots, or moles with irregular borders and varying colors that grow in size over time. Diagnosis typically involves a skin exam and biopsy with a dermatologist. Prevention strategies include protecting the skin from UV rays. Read about signs of melanoma and nonmelanoma.

Alopecia

Alopecia Treatment: 5 Treatment Options (& Is it Curable?)

Alopecia treatment is usually aimed at controlling hair loss, reducing bald spots, and preventing worsening of the condition. Some options include oral or topical medications, laser therapy and hair transplant. Read more about alopecia treatments, when they are indicated and whether alopecia is curable.

Acne

What Causes Pimples (Plus Prevention & Treatment)

Causes of pimples include genetic factors, the use of oil-based skin care products, excessive sun exposure, and hormone changes related to adolescence, pregnancy, or PMS. Preventing pimples involves washing the face at least twice a day and applying an alcohol-free toner. Read about causes, prevention, and treatment.

Alopecia

Cicatricial Alopecia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

Cicatricial alopecia is an inflammatory condition causing destruction of the hair follicle and resulting in localized scarring in addition to symptoms like pain, itching, or burning followed by permanent hair loss. Diagnosis involves a physical exam by a dermatologist. Read about main causes and treatments.