Angiomas are benign tumors that are made up of small blood vessels. They usually appear at or near the surface of the skin. Angiomas may appear anywhere on the body, and aren’t considered dangerous depending on their location. However, they may be present as symptoms of another more serious disorder, such as cirrhosis. When they […]
An aphthous ulcer or canker sore is a type of mouth ulcer which presents as a painful open sore inside the mouth, caused by a break in the mucous membrane. The condition is also known as aphthous stomatitis, and alternatively as “Sutton’s Disease,” especially in the case of multiple or recurring ulcers.
Canker Causes
The exact cause […]
Actinic keratosis is a premalignant condition of thick, scaly, or crusty patches of skin. It is most common in fair-skinned people who are frequently exposed to the sun, because their pigment isn’t very protective. It usually is accompanied by solar damage. Since some of these pre-cancers progress to squamous cell carcinoma, they should be treated.
When […]
Poison ivy is a plant in the family Anacardiaceae. The name is sometimes spelled “Poison-ivy” to indicate with the hyphen that the plant is not a true Ivy or Hedera.
Poison Ivy signs and symptoms
It is a woody vine that is well known for its ability to produce oil urushiol, a skin irritant that causes an […]
A stye is an infection in a tiny gland of the eyelid.
Stye signs and symptoms
Red, painful bump or sore on an eyelid.
Watery or tearing eye that burns and itches.
The read bump may form a head and appears yellow if it contains pus. This usually will drain on it own within couples of days.
Stye Cause
Sties form […]
Boils signs and symptoms
Boils are very common, but usually minor skin problems. They often happened in areas where the skin becomes chaffed and where there are hairs follicles. These include the buttocks, armpits, genitals and neck. A boil has various size from a pea size to a ping pong.
Boils signs and symptoms
A round or cone-shaped […]