by Ramie | Aug 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Stretch Marks (striae) What are Stretch Marks? Stretch marks are fine lines on the body occurring from tissue under your skin tearing from rapid growth or over-stretching. It is a common condition that does NOT cause any significant medical problems but can be of...
by Ramie | Jul 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Stasis Eczema Stasis eczema is an itchy rash occurring on the lower legs of patients with inadequate venous drainage. Affected individuals may have varicose veins or at some point had a clot in the deep veins of the leg(s). (Varicose veins by themselves can...
by Ramie | Jul 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma is a common type of skin cancer. Luckily, it is not usually a threat to life as secondary spread is uncommon. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) typically affects people of fair complexion. Lesions develop in areas...
by Ramie | Jun 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Solar Lentigo Solar lentigo is a circumscribed 1.0cm to 3.0cm brown patch resulting from a localized proliferation of melanocytes due to chronic exposure to sunlight. Epidemiology & Etiology Age: Usually over 40 years, but can occur at 30 years in sunny...
by Ramie | May 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Skin Tags WHAT CAUSES SKIN TAGS? Skin tags are small growths some people develop around the neck, armpit(s), groin, and/or under the breast area(s). Their name perfectly describes them, as they look like tiny bits of skin. The medical term for a skin tag is...
by Ramie | May 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Skin Problems Associated with Thyroid Disease Over activity and under activity of the thyroid gland may result in alterations of the skin, hair, or the nails. This may be as a result of the abnormal level of thyroid hormone, or a consequence of another underlying...
