Moles are generally small-pigmented spots made up of melanocyte cells that appear on the surface of the skin. Melanocyte cells are those cells that are responsible for the pigmentation of the skin. Moles are usually brown in color, however some might be dark brown or skin colored. They could be rough or smooth, raised or …
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What Are Age Spots? The unsightly tan, grey, reddish brown, brown or black spots and patches on the age weathered face are known by various names, each signifying the apparent cause for the blemish, but only one of these terms is accurate. Age spots, liver spots and solar lentigines all refer to the same skin …
Psoriatic arthritis is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation of the joints – inflammatory arthritis and the skin – psoriasis. Psoriasis is a common skin condition affecting 2 % of the Caucasian population in the United States. Patients that have both inflammatory arthritis and psoriasis are diagnosed as having psoriatic arthritis. The psoriasis and …
What Are Stretch Marks? It’s fairly safe to say that no one is a raving fan of stretch marks. For the uninitiated, stretch marks are narrow streaks or stripes that appear on the surface of the skin for several reasons; they are typically formed due to excessive stretching of the skin, such as can …
What Is Eczema? Eczema (frequently called dermatitis) derives its name from the Greek word that means “to boil” and refers to a group of dermal issues / skin ailments that lead to extreme skin dryness, rash, redness and intense itching. A fairly common dermal problem, nearly 18 million adults and 10 million children suffer from …