Monthly Archives: November 2009
Warts
An estimated 10-20% of healthy children have these viral growths, which come in different sizes and shapes. Learn more about this common skin condition. Continue reading
Mongolian Spot
“My baby was born with a birthmark that looks like a bruise on her bottom!” Your newborn is not alone – Mongolian spots are one of the most common congenital birthmarks, particularly in darker-skinned babies. Continue reading
Molluscum Contagiosum
Mollsucum contagiosum is a common viral skin disease that primarily affects children. It is a self-limited disease but can often be a nuisance, with spreading common especially among school-aged children. Continue reading
Onychoschizia
Splitting of the nail
Onycholysis
Splitting of the nail plate from the nail bed
Predicting who will survive skin cancer
Researchers at NYU’s Langone Medical Center, using a combination of tumor analysis and powerful computer chip technology, believe they have found a way to identify potential long-term survivors from within the patient group whose disease has metastasized beyond the skin to other organs. Continue reading
Melanoma: The Bare Essentials
Melanoma is a skin cancer that begins in skin cells called melanocytes. These cells produce the pigment that provides your skin’s color. If this process becomes disorganized and unregulated, the result is an abnormal collection of melanocytes, also known as a melanoma. Malignant means that it has the potential to spread to healthy tissues and organs within your body. Continue reading
Nail 911
The wear-and-tear of everyday activity makes our nails prone to weakening, breaking, and ridging. For those of us with less-than-perfect nails, their visibility can be quite embarrassing. Don’t despair! There are a few, simple steps you can take to solve your common nail complaints. Continue reading
Basal Cell Carcinoma
You love fun under the sun and use SPF religiously, but just how damaging are its rays? Skin lesions that recurrently bleed, crust, and just won’t disappear require a trip to the dermatologist. A likely diagnosis for this common clinical scenario might be basal cell carcinoma—read on and learn more about “the most common cancer of all time.” Continue reading
Diagnosis & Treatment of Vitiligo
Although a variety of cosmetic management options exist for patients with vitiligo, a medical cure has not been discovered. Patients can learn to cope with their areas of color loss by talking with others who have the same condition, relying on family members and close friends for emotional support, or joining an accredited support group for more information regarding vitiligo. Continue reading