by Ramie | Nov 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Patient Medication – Corticosteroids Many of the symptoms of skin disease result from inflammation caused by the body’s immune system. Cortisone, manufactured naturally by the body’s adrenal glands and made synthetically, can reduce...
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,...
