Basal cell carcinoma (BCC), also known as a nonmelanoma cancer, is one of the most common forms of skin cancer. Patients diagnosed with BCC often have […]

Textile contact dermatitis, also called clothing dermatitis, is a skin disorder caused by wearing certain clothing and/or having fabric(s) coming in contact with the skin. This […]

Photo credit: Dermnetnz In dermatology, median canaliform nail dystrophy refers to an abnormal change in the nail plate characterized by midline longitudinal furrow or split transverse […]

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 […]