Melanoma refers to a very serious type of skin cancer caused by the uncontrolled growth of melanocytes (also known as pigmented cells). The outer layer of […]
A condition of spider telangiectasia is a result of dilated blood vessels and has a spider-like appearance. This condition earned its name due to having a […]
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 […]
A viral wart is a very common condition that appears as a growth on the skin and mostly caused by infection linked with human papillomavirus (HPV). […]
In cryotherapy treatment, the surface skin lesions get frozen. Usually, these lesions include actinic keratoses, seborrheic keratoses, superficial non-melanoma skin cancers and viral warts. Dermatologists may […]
UVB phototherapy refers to irradiation that has shortwave ultraviolet radiation. In order to receive full-body treatment, the patient, undressed, has to stand in a specially designed […]
Melasma is a chronic skin condition which refers to blotchy, and brownish facial pigmentation. It affects more women than men (only 1 in 4 affected individuals […]