by Ramie | Jul 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Chemical Avulsion of Nail Plate Chemical Avulsion is an alternative to surgically removing a nail. It can be relatively painless but will take time and patience. Follow the directions provided in this handout and call should there be any questions and/or...
by Ramie | Jul 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
Care of the Aging Skin As the body ages, the appearance and characteristics of the skin alter. Aging is accelerated in those areas exposed to sunlight (ultraviolet radiation), a process known as “photo aging”. This is particularly apparent on the face, and occurs at...
by Ramie | Jun 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Capillaritis/ Inflamed Capillaries Capillaritis is the name given to a harmless skin condition in which there are reddish-brown patches caused by leaky capillaries. It is also known as pigmented purpura. The capillaries are small blood vessels near to the...
by Ramie | Jun 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Bowen’s Disease (Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Situ) A slowly enlarging, sharply demarcated, red, scaly, plaque is characteristic of Bowen’s disease. This is a form of squamous cell cancer, which is due to chronic sun exposure. Rarely, Bowen’s...
by Ramie | May 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
Boils Boils are caused by an infection of the hair follicle, usually with the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Most people with boils are otherwise healthy and have good personal hygiene. A small number of people carry Staph aureus on the surface of the skin and...
by Ramie | May 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Blue Nevus A blue nevus is an unusual appearing but non-cancerous mole. Typical blue nevus Blue nevi may be found anywhere on the body. But your dermatologist may suggest removal and examination. It is a dark...
