November is Eczema Awareness Month, which highlights the importance of understanding how to manage and treat eczema, especially the common form known as atopic dermatitis. This chronic […]

Melanoma refers to a very serious type of skin cancer caused by the uncontrolled growth of pigmented cells called melanocytes.  The basal layer, which is the […]

Individuals can develop allergic reactions to rubber due to either an allergy to natural latex sap or to various chemicals used in rubber manufacturing. These chemicals include accelerators, […]

Male pattern hair loss, also known as androgenic alopecia, refers to the most common type of hair thinning and balding occurring in adult males. The condition […]

Keloid scar refers to a firm, smooth, and hard growth that results from spontaneous scar formation. It can appear immediately after an injury or take a […]

Chemical peel refers to a medical procedure that consists of applying one or more chemicals onto the skin, targeting the damaged cells, “burning them”, and facilitating […]

Fragrance allergy is one form of allergic contact dermatitis caused by a fragrance chemical.   Fragrances and perfumes can either be synthesized or derived from a natural extract. They […]

Terra firma-forme dermatosis refers to the benign skin disorder characterized by dirty-appearing areas on the skin. These areas are not actually dirty, but due to abnormal […]

The proper post-surgical procedure skin and wound care are essential during the recovery period: this helps to minimize the scar and improve the cosmetic outcome. Stratamed […]