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Pyogenic Granuloma
General Information Pyogenic Granuloma is a common skin growth characterized by small, red, papules, that can bleed easily often following trauma. The lesion grows rapidly in a period of a few weeks to an average size of around a 1 cm. Pyogenic granulomas are benign growths often occurring on the hands, arms or face. They […]
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Rosacea
General Information Rosacea is a common skin disorder causing facial flushing, papules and pimples and visible blood vessels. Rosacea mostly affects fair-skinned adults between the ages of 30 – 60 and is more common in females, although males may show signs that are more apparent. Surveys show that women are more likely to get redness […]
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Sarcoidosis
General Information Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that usually begins in the lungs but with time can affect any organ in the body. Cutaneous involvement occurs with about 25% of patients, usually accompanying systemic involvement but may be the only site of involvement. When the skin is involved, it is either classified as specific or […]
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Scabies
General Information Scabies is an infection in the skin caused by a tiny parasite (Sarcoptes scabiei var hominis). The mite that causes the infection is a female. The male fertilizes the female and then dies on the skin; the female then burrows into the skin and deposits eggs in the burrows. The parasite eggs hatch […]
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Scars
General Information Scars are a part of the natural healing process after trauma to the skin following surgery, acne, cuts, scrapes, sores or burns. The body forms new collagen fibers to mend the damage, which results in a scar. The formation of the scar depends on a couple of different factors including how deep the […]
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Sebaceous Carcinoma
General Information Sebaceous carcinoma otherwise referred to as meibomian gland carcinoma is an uncommon yet aggressive sebaceous neoplasm that occurs within the eyelid. Although histologically identical tumors may occur within any sebaceous gland containing cutaneous site, they do not pursue as an aggressive biologic course and given their less sensitive anatomic location may not require […]
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Sebaceous Cyst
General Information Sebaceous cyst also known as epidermal cyst, is the result of an implantation of epidermal elements in the dermis. Several factors can lead to this implantation including damage to a hair follicle, a ruptured sebaceous gland, developmental defect or heredity. The cyst contains a “pasty” substance called keratin (material that makes up hair […]
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Sebaceous Hyperplasia
General Information Sebaceous Hyperplasia is a benign condition involving an enlargement of the oil glands on the skin. The lesions are mainly seen in locations where many oil glands are found including the nose, cheeks and forehead. Sebaceous hyperplasia appears as slightly white, flesh or yellow colored papules up to 3 mm in diameter. Researchers […]
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
General Information Seborrheic Dermatitis is a disease that causes flaking of the skin. Commonly called in adolescents and adults “dandruff.” In babies, it is known as “cradle cap.” It is aggravated by changes in humidity, changes in seasons, trauma (e.g., scratching), or emotional stress. Varying from mild dandruff to exfoliate erythroderma. Seborrheic dermatitis may worsen […]
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Seborrheic Keratosis
General Information Seborrheic Keratosis is one of the most common types of benign tumors in older adults. Usually appearing as a brown, black or pale lesions located on the face, chest, shoulders or back. They have an appearance of a greasy scale or wart-like growth. Seborrheic keratosis may appear as a single growth but multiple […]