A boil, also known as a furuncle, represents a deep bacterial infection of a hair follicle, distinguishing itself as a severe form of bacterial folliculitis. These […]

Skin and hair are subjected to various harmful environmental agents, including tobacco smoke. Comprising thousands of substances, tobacco smoke inflicts damage on the skin, with nicotine […]

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) with congenital absence of skin, once known as Bart syndrome and also referred to as ‘type VI aplasia cutis congenita and epidermolysis bullosa’, […]

A cinnamate is a compound closely linked to cinnamon oil and related compounds, frequently utilized as flavorings and fragrances in various toiletries and cosmetics. Thanks to […]

Venous lake refers to a bluish soft macule/papule caused by vascular dilation which is usually found on the lower lip. The lesion can also be found […]

Airborne contact dermatitis is a condition marked by inflammation of the skin, predominantly affecting exposed areas such as the face. This inflammation arises from particles suspended […]

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) serves as a multifaceted treatment primarily targeting pre-cancer changes of the skin, e.g., Actinic Keratosis and, in certain situations, superficial skin cancers. Its […]

Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC), a common keratinocyte cancer also referred to as nonmelanoma cancer, is the most prevalent form of skin cancer. Known by names such […]

Shellac is a resin obtained from the female lac insect, predominantly found in India and Thailand. Upon exposure to air, it solidifies and is typically processed […]