Corn and calluses refer to common skin lesions which appear as hard and thickened skin patches. It is important to distinguish between these two terms: corn […]

Allergic contact dermatitis is a form of dermatitis/eczema triggered by an allergic reaction to an allergen (material) contacted with the skin. Usually, the allergen appears quite […]

Patch tests are essential for determining if a patient’s condition of dermatitis is caused or aggravated by a certain contact allergen. It is important to know that […]

What is a seborrhoeic keratosis The appearance of seborrhoeic keratosis is a very common sign of ageing for 90% of adults who are 60 and older. In […]

Rutin and skin Rutin functions as vasoconstrictor: it increases resistance, adjusts capillary permeability, and provides strength to the vascular walls. It also drains and improves the […]

Ferulic acid and skin Ferulic acid serves as a powerful antioxidant agent. It gives anti-inflammatory effects as well as regulates skin’s pigment. It also serves as […]

Melanocytic naevus (mole) Melanocytic naevus (common name: mole) is a very common skin benign lesion that results from the rapid growth of melanocytes (pigmented cells). The […]

Vitamin C/Ascorbic Acid and Skin Vitamin C, also known as Ascorbic Acid is very rich in its functions that provide a lot of benefits for the […]

What is eczema? Eczema is inflammatory disease which is responsible for development of chronic, non-infectious condition of the skin. The most common symptoms are redness and […]