Dr. Susan M Holt M.D.

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• What is a Carbuncle?

  Carbuncle refers to a cluster of boils under the skin caused by the infection of hair follicles. The infected hair follicles form a small group of painful, reddish bumps on the skin which later get filled with pus. Carbuncles often form in hairy areas like the back and may also form in areas like...

• Cosmetic Reasons for Laser Hair Removal

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• How Effective Are Anti-Aging Products?

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• What Parts of the Body can be Treated with Laser Hair Removal?

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• Heat Rash: What Is Miliaria Profunda?

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