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Acanthosis nigricans, it may begin at any age!
Acanthosis nigricans is a disorder that may begin at any age. It causes velvety, light-brown-to-black, markings usually on the neck, under the arms or in the groin. Acanthosis nigricans is most often associat...read more
Acne, afflicting most people!
Acne is a common skin condition that afflicts most people, to a varying degree, during the teen years. However, the disease is by no means restricted to this age group; adults in their 20's o...read more
Acne: a treatment overview
Teenagers and many others with acne, seek five-minute cures for acne and a return to a clear skin free of blemishes. The truth is that there are no instant cures, but a twice daily routine and appropriate tre...read more
Bowen's disease, also called squamous cell carcinoma
Bowen's disease, which is also called squamous cell carcinoma in situ (SCC in situ), is a form of skin cancer. The term "in situ" added on the end tells us that this is a surface form of skin cancer...read more
Cellulitis, not to confuse with cellulite!
Cellulitis is a skin infection characterized by redness, swelling, and pain. It is an infection of the deeper layers of the skin that is usually caused by a group A streptococcus and S. aureu...read more
Dermatitis, an itchy business!
Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is an intensely itchy skin eruption. It usually shows up in young adults, and is more common in men and people originally from some areas of northern Europe. The symptoms are int...read more
Drainage treats boils
People refer to tender, red lumps that may ooze pus as boils. A single "boil" may be a ruptured cyst or a small abscess. Most boils can be treated by "incision and drai...read more
Eczema and treatments
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is a chronic skin that causes areas of red, itchy skin. This condition usually starts in early childhood, especially when there is a family history of atopy (ast...read more
Eye on dermatology procedures
Shave biopsy (or "tangential excision") slices a surface growth off using a blade. A "curette" does a similar task with a special scraping tool. These are often done to remove a small gro...read more
Melasma, also known as the mask of pregnancy
Melasma is also known as chloasma or the mask of pregnancy. It is not a harmful disease, but can severely affect a person?s cosmetic appearance. In this acquired condition, the skin on the fa...read more
Pseudomonas Dermatitis or simply put a hot tub rash
What is Hot Tub Rash? Hot Tub Rash or dermatitis is an infection of the skin. The skin may become itchy and progress to a bumpy red rash that may become tender. There may also be pus-filled blisters that are...read more
Skin cleansing
Skin cleanses have been performed for centuries using herbs, saunas and sweat lodges. The theory behind skin cleanses is that toxic substances (e.g., pesticides, drugs, etc.)...read more
Some important dermatology terms
Abcess A closed pocket containing pus. Some abscesses are easily diagnosed clinically, as they are painful and may "come to a head" such that pus becomes visible, but deep and chronic abscesses ma...read more
The acne period
Modern science has finally caught up with what women have been saying for ages: Acne rises and falls with the menstrual cycle. A new study found that the skin breakouts can follow the same or...read more
What is actinic keratosis?
An actinic keratosis is a scaly or crusty bump that forms on the skin surface. They are also known as a solar keratosis. Dermatologists call them "AK's" for short. They range in siz...read more
What is being done on acne?
What Is Acne? Acne is a disease that affects the skin's oil glands. The small holes in your skin (pores) connect to oil glands under the skin. These glands make an oily substance called sebu...read more
What types of angiomas do we know?
There are many different types of angiomas. An angioma is a benign growth that consists of small blood vessels. These tumors can be located anywhere on the body. Some of the different types i...read more
