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Recent Articles by Dr. Leonardo Rotolo

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.

Alopecia

Types of Alopecia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Types of alopecia include alopecia areata, frontal fibrosing alopecia, telogen effluvium, androgenetic alopecia, and traction alopecia. Causes include genetics, hormonal changes, and the use of chemical products. Learn more about symptoms, causes, and treatment of various types of alopecia and how they are diagnosed.

Symptoms

Dark Nails: 6 Common Causes (& What to Do)

Dark nails can be caused by a direct blow to the fingers, habits like biting or pulling out nails or using antifungal or chemotherapy medications. It may also be related to more specific conditions, like a fungal infection or melanoma on the nail. Read more about why nails can turn dark and how to treat them.

Alopecia

Traction Alopecia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Traction alopecia is a condition that is characterized by hair loss caused by styling your hair tightly. It is more common in women who undergo chemical treatments, like coloring and relaxing. Learn more about the symptoms of traction alopecia, what causes it, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Symptoms

Pimples Around the Mouth: 5 Causes & What to Do

Pimples around the mouth are usually caused by acne, but may also be caused by folliculitis or oral herpes or even inflammatory conditions like perioral dermatitis or angular cheilitis. Symptoms may include bumps around the mouth as well as the nose and eyes. Learn about treatment and which provider to see.

Spots on the Skin

19 Causes of Red Spots On Skin (with Pictures & Online Quiz)

Red spots on the skin are commonly caused by allergies, viral infections or fungal infections. They can also be a sign of a more chronic issue, like lupus, rosacea or psoriasis. Read more about what causes red spots on the skin, and enter your symptoms in our online quiz to determine what could be causing you red spots.

Alopecia

Alopecia Areata: Symptoms, Causes Diagnosis & Treatment

Alopecia areata is a type of hair loss that can affect the eyebrows, beard, legs or arms. Hair loss is often sudden and presents in circular patches. Its causes is not fully known, but it may be related to an autoimmune condition, stress or genetics. Learn more about its symptoms and how it's treated.

Warts

Warts: Symptoms, 5 Types (w/ Pictures) & Treatment

Warts are small, harmless, skin lesions caused by the HPV virus. They can appear anywhere on the body, such as the face, foot, groin or hands. Learn more about what causes them and how to get rid of them.

Headache

Why Does My Scalp Hurt: 8 Causes & What to Do

Your scalp can hurt for a variety of reasons that can trigger increased sensitivity to the area, like infections, infestations, skin issues or hair loss. Read more about the main causes of scalp pain and what you can do to treat discomfort.

Medications

Hyaluronic Acid: Benefits & 12 Ways to Use (Skin, Hair, Filler & More)

Hyaluronic acid is a substance that retains water, which helps to keep tissue hydrated and lubricated. It is recommended to combat wrinkles or to treat dry eyes, cold sore or arthritis. It is available as a cream, capsule, eye drops, oral solution or injection. Learn about how to use hyaluronic acid and side effects.

Urticaria

Stress Hives: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Stress hives occur as a result of immune system responses to anxiety or tension. They are associated with raised, red bumps that itch, while some patients may also report red or burning skin. Learn more about the symptoms associated with stress hives, how they are diagnosed and the treatment options available.

Cysts

Sebaceous Cyst: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

A sebaceous cyst is a small, round lump that forms under the skin filled with an oily substance called sebum. Inflamed sebaceous cysts can cause symptoms like pain, redness, and warmth. Treatment is not always required but may involve surgical removal. Learn more about causes of sebaceous cysts how they are treated.

Diseases and Conditions

Bed Bug Bites: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are small insects that feed off of the blood of humans and animals. Bed bug bites usually disappear within a week or two, and generally do not cause systemic symptoms. Learn more about the symptoms these bites can cause, how to treat them, and how to prevent them.