Author Archives: Carol Cheng

About Carol Cheng

Carol is a Boston University medical student who is currently completing a clinical research fellowship in dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital before returning for her final year of medical school. She is involved with a variety of clinical trials aimed at evaluating new therapies for a broad spectrum of skin diseases including psoriasis, rosacea and acne. She has been published in several dermatology journals as well as written articles for the dermatology chapter of eMedicine.com. She is interested in pediatric dermatology and believes in early prevention of skin cancer through education. She is involved with the Melanoma Foundation of New England to increase sun protection awareness and is also an active member of the Dermatology Interest Group at Boston University School of Medicine. Carol is originally from Vancouver, Canada, and came to Boston for undergraduate and medical school. Her interests outside of school include cooking, baking, and skiing (especially in Whistler)

Warts

An estimated 10-20% of healthy children have these viral growths, which come in different sizes and shapes. Learn more about this common skin condition. Continue reading

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Mongolian Spot

“My baby was born with a birthmark that looks like a bruise on her bottom!” Your newborn is not alone – Mongolian spots are one of the most common congenital birthmarks, particularly in darker-skinned babies. Continue reading

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Molluscum Contagiosum

Mollsucum contagiosum is a common viral skin disease that primarily affects children. It is a self-limited disease but can often be a nuisance, with spreading common especially among school-aged children. Continue reading

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Cosmeceuticals: Anti-Aging Drug Prescriptions

Cosmeceuticals utilize the science of pharmaceuticals in formulating cosmetics designed to influence the biology of skin. Learn about some of the most commonly utilized and some of the most newly-designed skin care ingredients designed to combat aging. Continue reading

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Be Safe & Smart in the Sun: A sun safety checklist

Learn how to enjoy spending time outdoors safely with these handy sun safety tips! Continue reading

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