New treatments for the human papillomavirus
Treatments for human papillomavirus The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the cause of warts vulgaris and condylomas (anogenital warts). In this section, we will focus on
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Side effects of corticosteroids: should we be afraid?
Side effects of corticosteroids What are corticosteroids? Corticosteroids are hormones produced naturally by our adrenal glands, and have vitally important actions on our metabolism, immune
Psoriasis, related diseases
Psoriasis is one of the most common skin diseases, with a prevalence of 2-3% in the general population. Although it was classically considered an exclusively
Frequently Asked Questions About Isotretinoin and Acne
Isotretinoin, the most effective drug for the treatment of acne, can sometimes raise some doubts for patients to whom it is recommended.For general information about
Treatment of burn scars with non-ablative laser
Deep or upper second-degree burns can leave a residual scar because, in addition to affecting the most superficial layer of the skin (epidermis), they reach
Acne scar treatment with hyaluronic acid
In most acne scars there is a loss of volume of the skin (atrophy), which gives the depressed or “etching” appearance of the area where
Interview in EL PAÍS September 2013
Didac Barco in the country Dr. Barco has been interviewed in a special of the newspaper EL PAÍS called “Barcelona, capital of progress” as a
Platelet-rich plasma, acne scar treatment
Platelet-Rich Plasma for Acne What is platelet-rich plasma? If we extract a patient’s blood and centrifuge it, we will see that sedimentation occurs, at different
Enlarged pores, treatment
What are enlarged pores? We call the external mouth of the pilosebaceous follicle the “pore”, whose mission is to pour the sebum on the skin
Genital warts or condylomas, laser removal
What are genital warts? It is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) in which exophytic keratotic papules (“warts”) appear in the
Fordyce Spot Removal with Laser
What are Fordyce points? They are sebaceous glands (which produce sebum in the skin) located in specific areas of the body that make them very
Milium cysts, laser treatment
What are milium cysts? These are superficial accumulations of keratin, the protein that flakes from the skin naturally. They form when the skin is retained