Keloidal scars are firm, smooth, hard growths due to spontaneous scar formation. They may arise soon after an injury, or develop months later. Keloids may be uncomfortable or itchy, and may be much larger than the original wound. Keloids may form on any part of the body, although the upper chest and shoulders are especially…
The medical term for itching is pruritus. It is an unpleasant sensation on the skin that provokes the desire to rub or scratch the area to obtain relief. Pruritus may cause discomfort and frustration, and in severe cases it can lead to disturbed sleep, anxiety and depression. Constant scratching to obtain relief can damage the…
Hives, also known as urticaria, are welts on the skin that often itch. Typically, they do not persist for more than 24 hours. If a bout of hives last less than 6 weeks, it is called acute urticaria. If they linger for more than 6 weeks, they are classified as chronic. In acute urticaria, an…
There are 2 types of herpes simplex virus – I and II. Herpes Simplex Virus Type I usually causes cold sores, while Type II causes a sexually transmitted genital ulcer disease. Oral herpes begins 2 to 20 days after contact with an infected person. Small painful blisters form on a red base, then burst leaving…
Hair loss is medically known as alopecia. Everyone loses hair. It is normal to lose about 50 to 100 strands of hair every day. Below please find a short description of the different patterns of hairloss that we most commonly see and treat. Hereditary Hair loss: The most common cause of hairloss is a medical…
Eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis, is known as the “itch that rashes.” Between 10-20 percent of people in the world are affected and, in most cases, it begins to appear very early in life. In young children, atopic dermatitis presents with itchy, red, scaling patches on the scalp and on the cheeks. By adolescence,…
Excessive sweating is medically known as hyperhidrosis. While sweating is a normal bodily function, some people naturally sweat more or less than others. Those who sweat in excess, often experience severe and emotional distress. There are a variety of effective over the counter antiperspirants. A stronger formulation of the most common ingredient, aluminum chloride, is…
Dry skin, also called xerosis, most commonly occurs on the scalp, lower legs, arms, hands, knuckles, the sides of the abdomen, and thighs. Patients may experience scaling or visible peeling of the outermost skin layer, itching, and cracking of skin. Dry skin occurs more often in the winter where the cold air outside and the…
Dermatofibromas are benign, firm, pink or tan growths that resemble moles (nevi). On average, they are less than 1 cm in size, and dimple in when the edges of the lesion are pressed inward. A small number of patients may experience tenderness, however in most they are asymptomatic. Dermatofibromas are thought to be a scar-like…
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