What is impetigo? Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection that causes a rash that forms blisters and can ooze pus, causing a crust. Impetigo can be caused by different kinds of bacteria, including strep and staph. Usually, impetigo is easy to treat and rarely leaves scarring. Are there home remedies for impetigo? An impetigo infection...
Weber-Christian disease facts Weber-Christian disease is an uncommon inflammatory condition of the fatty tissues of the body. It's a disease of unknown cause. It most commonly affects the thighs and legs of women. It's difficult to treat and may heal with permanent scars. What is Weber-Christian disease? What are the risk factors for this disease?...
What is Rothmund-Thomson syndrome (RTS)? Rothmund-Thomson syndrome is a rare condition that affects many parts of the body, particularly the skin. What are the signs and symptoms of Rothmund-Thomson syndrome? Share Your Story People with this condition typically develop redness on the cheeks between ages 3 months and 6 months. Over time the rash spreads...
What is a skin biopsy? A skin biopsy is used to diagnose skin conditions, including skin cancer, by removing a piece of skin for further examination. A skin biopsy is the removal of a piece of skin for the purpose of further examination in the laboratory using a microscope. Skin biopsies are performed to diagnose...
Pilonidal cyst facts Treatment for pilonidal cysts involves draining the infection (abscess), usually by lancing open the wound. A procedure called an "incision and drainage" (I&D) is performed either using local anesthesia or general anesthesia. Pilonidal cysts are sacs filled with hair and skin debris that form at the top of the crease of the buttocks above...
Stretch marks are linear streaks that appear on the skin due to the skin being overstretched. The lines at first are red and turn white over time. Stretch marks appear as linear streaks on the skin that has been overstretched, and they run perpendicular to maximum lines of tension in the skin. Stretch marks begin...
What is psoriasis? The best treatment is individually determined by the treating doctor and depends, in part, on the type of disease, the severity, and amount of skin involved and the type of insurance coverage. Psoriasis is an incurable chronic autoimmune disorder of the skin that causes patches of thick, flaky, scaly skin, mostly around...
Lichen planus facts Lichen planus is a chronic recurrent skin disease of unknown cause with no established cure. Lichen planus generally affects adults and can involve any portion of the skin and lining tissue (mucous membranes) of the mouth and/or vagina, but it has a predilection for the wrists, ankles, and oral and genital tissues....
Introduction Laser resurfacing is a treatment to reduce facial wrinkles and skin irregularities, such as blemishes or acne scars. The technique directs short, concentrated pulsating beams of light at irregular skin, precisely removing skin layer by layer. This popular procedure is also called lasabrasion, laser peel, or laser vaporization. Who Is a Good Candidate For...
What to know about spider bites Spider bites are rarely poisonous, but you should know which spiders are dangerous. There are many species of spiders around the world such as the jumping spider, wolf spider, brown recluse, black widow, hobo spider, tarantulas, false black widow, camel spider, etc. Most spiders don’t bite unless they are...