Any new lesion or growth on your skin can be a cause for concern. You might wonder if it’s a harmless age spot or melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer. The problem is, it’s often ...
It’s a time to pay attention to your skin, learn about skin care, and adopt habits that can lead to a lifetime of healthier skin, hair, and nails. The AAD launched the first National Healthy Skin ...
Most red lesions on the skin are small hemangiomas which increase in number but not in size with age. Any bleeding lesion that enlarges should be biopsied. If the lesion continues to grow and ...
Many common skin disorders require the clinical care of a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
A dermatologist will closely examine your skin to see which of the different types of lesions appear: OTC products containing active ingredients like salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide ...
What are skin pigment disorders? Skin color is determined by a pigment (melanin) made by specialized cells in the skin (melanocytes). The amount and type of melanin determines a person's skin color.
Scabies mites rely on the epidermis for survival. The skin will show papules, nodules, burrows and vesciculo­pustules. The lesions will be symmetrical in nature and found on various parts of the body.
A case of sarcoidal-type allergic contact granuloma due to palladium is presented. The patient developed papulonodular lesions at the right earlobe after ear piercing, which after 3 to 4 years ...