Basal cell carcinomausually appears on the lower eyelidas a pearl-like hard nodule, often covered by tinny vessels or with ulceration in the middle.Squamous cell carcinomausually appears on the upper eyelid.Sebaceus gland carcinomamay mimic a chalazion. Treatment is with a complete surgical remova...
Shingles represent reactivation ofHerps zostervirus acquired during chickenpox, that remained dormant in roots of spinal or cranial nerves.Crusty, itchy or painful rash is typically confined to a course of affected nerve, usually only on one side of the head(or neck, arms, trunk or legs). Chic...
Paddling in the rain – Lower Franklin A sunny break for morning tea! At Admiral Adrian’s urging we pushed on downstream through the beautiful Irenabyss and on to our first night’s camp on the Franklin at the base of Frenchman’s Cap. After unloading the rafts and stringing a tarp, we...
Why are my hands and feet itching like crazy at night? If your hands and feet are dry, they can itch a lot, as the body tends to lose moisture at night. Itching may also happen if your temperature is high, if you have hormonal problems, or as a sign that your body is fighting of...
Dermatofibroma is a nodule that usually develops on the lower legs in women, although it can also occur in men and anywhere on the body. These growths are red or brown and non-cancerous and usually appear in multiples.View our library: Skin cancer pictures...