Category Archives: Skin
Scabies Treatment
Scabies is an extremely itchy skin condition caused by the tiny mite named Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis that affects persons of all ages, races and economic classes. Although this condition can be a nuisance, it rarely causes severe disease and is readily treatable. Continue reading
Scabies
Scabies is an extremely itchy skin condition caused by a tiny mite named Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis. This condition has affected humans for thousands of years. Today, scabies is merely a nuisance and usually does not cause serious disease. Continue reading
Acanthosis Nigricans: Treatment
Acanthosis nigricans can be secondary to an underlying benign or malignant disease, with the latter being very rare. Treatment is directed at correcting the underlying disease process, which often results in resolution of the lesions. Continue reading
Acanthosis Nigricans
Have you noticed dark patches of skin under your arms, in your groin, or on the back of your neck? You may have acanthosis nigricans, which commonly affects darker skinned individuals and is closely related with obesity or endocrine disorders. Continue reading
Tinea pedis
Tinea pedis is a dermatophyte infection of the foot. This is the most common area of the body infected by dermatophytes and is often referred to as “athlete’s foot”. Who gets it? Tinea of the foot is common in both … Continue reading
Tinea unguium
Tinea of the nail refers to a fungal infection of the nail plate (where one applies polish) of the finger or toe. This infection is often found in association with tinea pedis. Another name for this diagnosis is onychomycosis. Toenails, … Continue reading
Tinea capitis
Tinea of the scalp is caused by dermatophytes that invade the skin of the scalp and its hair follicles. Who gets it? Tinea capitis occurs more often in prepubertal children and infection has a peak incidence in the first decade … Continue reading
Tinea corporis
Tinea corporis refers to a dermatophyte infection of the face (excluding the beard area in men), trunk, arms, or legs. Who gets it? Anyone can get tinea corporis. Infections occur more commonly in patients who live in warmer climates, and … Continue reading
Tinea cruris
Tinea cruris refers to a dermatophyte infection of the crural fold located in the groin. This fungal infection is commonly refered to as “jock itch”. Who gets it? Jock itch occurs almost exclusively in postpubertal male patients. It often occurs … Continue reading