by Ramie | Oct 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Contact Dermatitis (Allergic and Irritant) What is Allergic Contact Dermatitis? Allergic contact dermatitis is characterized by a rash and signs of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. What sets contact dermatitis apart from other inflammatory skin...
by Ramie | Sep 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Courtesy of National Psoriasis Foundation) Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is a large group of different medical and health care systems, practices, and products. These methods are focused on preventative care and...
by Ramie | Sep 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Clavus/Corn BACKGROUND A clavus is a thickening of the skin due to repeated pressure and frictional forces. These forces result in thickened skin. The extensive thickening of the skin in a clavus may result in chronic pain, particularly in the forefoot; in certain...
by Ramie | Aug 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Chilblains/Pernio Chilblains are itchy and/or tender red or purple bumps occurring as a reaction to the cold. This is also known as pernio or perniosis. Chilblains occur several hours after exposure to the cold in temperate humid climates. They are sometimes...
by Ramie | Aug 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Cherry Angioma Definition: There are many different types of angiomas. An angioma is a benign tumor consisting of small blood vessels. These tumors can be located anywhere on the body. Cause: We do not know the cause of most types of angiomas,...
