Joseph B Locaria MA

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• Protect Your Skin from the Cold Winter Air

  Winter, characterized by cold winds and low humidity, is a nightmare for beautiful skin whether you have eczema, psoriasis, or seborrheic dermatitis. Ella L. Toombs, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and director of Aesthetic Dermatology of Dupont Circle, in Washington, D.C, says that it is a...

• Do I Have Kidney Stones or Gallstones?

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• What Are the Symptoms and Treatment Options for Scalp Psoriasis?

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• Appendicitis and Appendectomy

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• The History of Parkinson's Disease

  The understanding of Parkinson’s disease has evolved over the years. Techniques and methods used for treatment have greatly improved over time. Parkinson’s disease is far from a new illness. In fact, this disease, and its various treatment methods, go back thousands of years.The possible...