Gianotti-Crosti syndrome, commonly referred to as acrodermatitis, is a common skin condition in children. Acrodermatitis is characterized by itchy blisters that are red or purple in color, sore and swollen lymph nodes, and a bloated abdomen. Fatigue and fever are also common symptoms, though they do not affect every child. Any type of strange rash-like… Continue reading about Acrodermatitis
Molluscum Contagiosum is a viral skin infection that produces flesh colored bumps on the upper layer of skin. While this is a benign infection, it is highly contagious through contact. The virus can last for varied lengths of time, lasing from two months to upwards of four years. Parents are often surprised by Molluscum Contagiosum… Continue reading about Molluscum Contagiosum
Desquamation, or skin peeling, is the shedding of the outermost layer of skin. All skin peels, typically replacing itself every 14 days. For the most part, people are unaware of the changing layers of their skin as it simply falls away in tiny cells. Clothing and bed sheets are full of dead skin cells that… Continue reading about Peeling Skin
Women all over the world have had to deal with stretch marks for thousands of years. While anyone can get stretch marks due to excessive weight gain, the risk for stretch marks is much higher in pregnant women. As a pregnant woman’s body develops and grows quickly in a short span of just nine months,… Continue reading about Stretch Marks
Allergies affect different people in different ways. Allergic contact dermatitis is a form of dermatitis that is caused by an allergic reaction to an allergen when it comes in contact with the skin. This condition is also referred to as “contact allergy.” There are common types of allergic contact dermatitis, including a nickel allergy or… Continue reading about Allergies Contact Dermatitis
Aging skin is something that everyone, everywhere experiences. While some are genetically predetermined to age faster or earlier, at some point everyone will have visible signs of aging. Unless rare skin conditions are present, aging of the skin will begin in the mid-twenties and will continue throughout a person’s life. While Botox® injections and surgical… Continue reading about Aging Skin
Lipomas are subcutaneous tumors that are asymptomatic and can grow to be rather large in size. With the rise of cancer diagnoses over the past decade, it is always frightening when a lump is discovered under the skin. Bringing any type of lump or growth to the attention of a board certified medical dermatologist is… Continue reading about Understanding Lipomas
Dry, winter air can make eczema symptoms worse than most other times of the year. It is important for people who suffer from eczema to have a skin care routine set up in order to avoid flare ups and treat them when they occur. Eczema is often extremely itchy during the winter months because of… Continue reading about Dealing With Winter Eczema
Few people associate sweating with the winter months, which is why it is often such a surprise when people find that they are troubled with excessive sweating during cold temperatures. Sweating, no matter what the temperatures are, is caused by body glands opening up in order to regulate the body temperatures. The body is still… Continue reading about Hyperhidrosis in Winter
One of the most frequent issues with the holiday season and the skin is the interruption of cold sores. Whether you are preparing for family pictures, a gathering with family members you have not seen since last year, a party at work, or another big event – cold sores tend to pop up and interrupt… Continue reading about Cold Sores
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