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Cysts are non-cancerous, closed pockets of tissue that can be filled with fluid, pus, or other material. They occur when a region of the skin invaginates. Cysts are common on the skin and can appear anywhere. When they occur on the body, they care called epidermoid cysts. In the scalp, they are called pilar cysts.…

Condyloma accuminatum, also known as genital warts, are sexually transmitted. They are usually skin colored, may be rough or smooth, and can appear on any area of the genital region including inside the vagina, on the cervix, on the anal verge and within the rectum. In women, some types of genital warts are associated with…

Cold sores, also known as herpes labialis, are caused by an infection with Herpes Simplex Virus I. Most people contract type I infections from family members and close friends during childhood. Patients develop symptoms 2 to 20 days after contact with an infected person. An outbreak is typically preceded by a tingling, burning, or itching…

A variety of benign, non –cancerous, growths may appear on the skin with time. The cause of these growths is poorly understood, and many are associated with aging while others run in families. Treatment is generally not indicated, but many patients seek removal for aesthetic reasons secondary to increasing size, irritation, pain or to rule…

Bed Bugs are blood-sucking insects that infest old furniture, box springs, mattresses and bedding. They come out at night to feed on human blood. As a result, skin reactions to the bites are usually found in the mornings on skin not covered by sleepwear. The rash appears as grouped, itchy, red or purple bumps, hives…

Basal Cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer and the most frequent cancer in humans. It affects more than 1 million people each year in the United States. It is most commonly found on skin that has been chronically exposed to the sun, such as the face, ears, scalp, chest and back. BCC may…

An atypical or dysplastic nevus is a non-cancerous mole that shares some features with melanoma, but is completely benign. While individual dysplastic nevi do not usually become melanomas, they may be markers for an increased risk of melanoma. Patients who are at a particularly increased risk are those who meet the criteria for Familial Atypical…

Angiomas are benign growths that clinically present themselves on the surface of the skin as red bumps or papules. They are derived from cells of the vascular or lymphatic vessel walls (endothelium) Angiomas are a frequent occurrence as patients age, and they might be an indicator of systemic problems such as liver disease. They are…

Alopecia Areata is a condition in which patients develop small round patches of hair loss. These patches usually grow back on their own or may persist for years. It is most common in people with a family history of the disease. In alopecia areata, the body’s immune system attacks the root of the hair for…