by Ramie | Apr 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Seborrheic Keratosis What causes Seborrheic Keratoses? Seborrheic Keratoses are harmless, very common skin growths which first appear in adult life. These skin lesions can appear on both covered and uncovered parts of the body; they are not caused or made worse by...
by Ramie | Mar 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Venous Lake WHAT IS A VENOUS LAKE? A Venous Lake is a common, bluish, soft macule or papule due to vascular dilatation. It is most often seen on the lower lip. WHO GETS A VENOUS...
by Ramie | Feb 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Vitiligo Vitiligo is an auto-immune condition in which pigment cells are destroyed; resulting in irregularly shaped hypo pigmented (usually white) patches on the skin. Melanin is the pigment that determines the color of our skin, hair, and eyes. It is...
by Ramie | Jan 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Spider Angioma Spider angioma is an abnormal collection of blood vessels near the surface of the skin. Causes Spider angiomas are very common. They are especially common during pregnancy and in patients with liver disease, occurring in both children and...
by Ramie | Dec 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Cysts What Causes a Cyst? A cyst is a harmless, sac-like growth in the deeper layers of the skin. The cyst sac is filled with a soft, whitish brown material which at times oozes out onto the skin’s surface. We do not know why cysts appear, nor do we know why some...
by Ramie | Nov 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Cyclosporine Indications for Treatment Cyclosporine is a strong, immune suppressant medication. Its main uses are: Used to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs (i.e.: liver, kidneys, heart). Used to treat skin condition(s), such as: Severe Psoriasis Severe...
