Skin conditions Take a closer look at some of the skin conditions we are currently working on: Onychomycosis Skin cancer Atopic dermatitis Actinic keratosis Psoriasis Acne Epidermolysis bullosa Alopecia areata Nerea Nerea talks about how do psoriasis patients feel. Read the full story ...
The pictures below are of the three most common skin cancers. It is important to note that other skin lesions like warts, solar purpura and fungal infections such as tinea nigra, can have a similar presentation. Therefore the skin lesion needs to be investigated by a dermatologist to confirm ...
Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis is another type of porokeratosis which is characterized by widespread, bilateral and symmetric eruptions seen on sun-exposed areas. Although they are asemptomatic, treatment is recommended because of the possibility of developing skin malignancies. However, ...
Large-plaque.Rashes are bigger and sometimes irregularly shaped. Some people with this form get a kind of lymphoma calledmycosis fungoides. It's a cancer of the white blood cells that starts in the skin. Some doctors consider large-plaque parapsoriasis a separate disease. Others think it's ju...
Forms of hyperkeratosis include: Keratosis pilaris("chicken skin"): Keratosis pilaris occurs when keratin clogs pores and blocks hair follicles, giving the skin a bumpy appearance. It is not dangerous in any way.14 Actinic keratosis: This skin condition is very common and is associated with sun...
A porokeratosis is a skin lesion characterized by thinned centre and surrounded by cornoid lamella (ridge-like border) caused by increasing number of ketatinocytes (skin cell surface). One of the common types of porokeratosis is Porokeratosis of Mibelli.
Actinic keratosisis a patch of red or brown, scaly, rough skin, which can develop into any kind of skin cancer, but most commonly precede the appearance of a squamous cell carcinoma. A nevus is a mole, and dysplastic neviare abnormal moles. These can develop into melanoma over time. ...
Examples of skin cancer treatments Cryosurgery: Freezing tissue with liquid nitrogen or liquid carbon dioxide. Laser surgery: Using a laser beam as a surgical scalpel to remove tissue. Chemical peels: Applied to the skin to dissolve abnormal cells. Often used for actinic keratosis. ...
Wrinkles are skin folds from aging, sun damage, repeated facial movements, and factors like smoking and dehydration. Learn the symptoms, types, treatments, and more.
Wrinkles are skin folds from aging, sun damage, repeated facial movements, and factors like smoking and dehydration. Learn the symptoms, types, treatments, and more.