Actinic Keratosis Actinic Keratosis (AK) refers to a scaly spot formed on the sun-damaged skin. It is also known as solar keratosis. Actinic Keratosis is considered […]
Acne Acne refers to a common skin disorder that affects hair follicles and sebaceous glands, resulting in expansion and blockage of the follicle and overall inflammation […]
Photodynamic Therapy Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a special treatment used for facial rejuvenation and acne treatment (mild to moderate stages). It is also widely used for […]
Keloid and Hypertrophic Scars Keloid scar refers to a firm, smooth, and hard growth that results from the spontaneous scar formation. It can appear almost right […]
Phototherapy UVB phototherapy refers to irradiation that has shortwave ultraviolet radiation. In order to receive full-body treatment, patient, undressed, has to stand in a specially designed […]
Atopic Dermatitis Atopic dermatitis refers to the chronic and itchy skin condition which is more prevalent in children but can occur at any age. It is […]
Patch Testing Patch tests are essential for determining if a patient’s condition (e.g. dermatitis) is caused or aggravated by a certain contact allergen. A wide range […]
Skin Cancer, Self-Exams, and Dermatoscopic Skin Surveillance Discovering melanomas can be quite challenging with a naked eye for many patients. Throughout various skin cancer educational campaigns, […]