Medical Dermatology
OCHS DERMATOLOGY
Acne
Acne is one of the most common skin diseases in the United States. It most commonly develops during teenage years and 20's but can also appear later in life.
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Acne scars can form as a result of inflamed acne blemishes, or picking at any acne lesions. Almost 95% of patients with acne will experience some form of scarring.
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While aging of the hands usually begins in the 40s or 50s with discoloration and age spots, hands can begin to show signs of aging earlier if not protected from the sun.
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A blister is a raised piece of skin that is filled with a clear fluid. Blisters can form anywhere on the body but most commonly on feet or hands.
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A boil is a raised red bump on the skin over a hair follicle. Boils are caused by bacteria entering the skin through a skin wound.
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Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and tissue just below the skin. It can occur anywhere on the body, but is most common on the lower legs.
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Contact dermatitis is inflammation of the skin resulting from direct contact of a substance, which may or may not be related to an allergy.
learn moreCutaneous Candidiasis
Cutaneous candidiasis is a skin infection caused by a fungus and includes vaginal yeast infection, diaper rash, and nail infections.
learn moreDermatofibromas
A dermatofibroma forms in the layer of skin below the epidermis, and is a growth of the dermis' fibrous tissues.
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Dermatographia is a condition in which lightly scratching your skin causes raised, red lines where you've scratched.
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Eczema is a condition where skin becomes dry and irritated. If severe, eczema can also cause the skin to crack and sometimes bleed.
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Cysts are benign bumps under the skin, which can appear on any hair-bearing skin. They can enlarge slowly over time and should not be painful unless inflamed.
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Folliculitis is infection or inflammation of one or more hair follicles. It can occur anywhere on the skin.
learn moreHair Loss (Alopecia)
Everyone loses hair. It is normal to lose about 50-100 hairs every day. If you see bald patches or excessive thinning, you may be experiencing true hair loss.
learn moreHead Lice
Head lice are very small parasites that live on human blood. They are usually found on the head, as they are attracted to hair.
learn moreHemangiomas
A hemangioma is a vascular birth mark that becomes apparent during a child's first year but usually fades as the child ages.
learn moreHerpes Simplex
Herpes simplex is a viral infection that is found in cold sores and fever blisters and is contagious even when sores are not visible.
learn moreHyperhidrosis
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) can be focal—limited to one area of the body—or generalized, meaning present over all parts of the body.
learn moreHyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is a common, usually harmless ailment in which areas of the skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin.
learn moreImpetigo
Impetigo is a common superficial bacterial skin infection. It is most commonly seen in children ages 2-5 but older children and adults can be infected.
learn moreKeloids
A keloid is a bump or nodule that forms on the body at the point of an injury or open wound on the skin.
learn moreKeratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is an inherited skin condition that is more common in people with dry skin and eczema.
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Commonly called liver spots, lentigines are benign lesions that occur on the sun-exposed skin like the backs of hands and face.
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Lichen planus is a non-contagious rash of small bumps that forms on the skin in the mouth, or on the scalp or genitals.
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Lipomas are localized collections of fat cells below the surface of the skin that feel rubbery to touch.
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Melasma is also known as chloasma or the mask of pregnancy. It is hyperpigmentation of the skin usually affecting the face.
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Moles are common pigmented growths on the skin. They appear as small spots ranging in color from pink to brown, and may be flat or raised.
learn moreMolluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral infection of the skin which causes small skin growths in susceptible patients who come in contact with the virus.
learn moreNail Fungus (Onychomycosis)
Onychomycosis is an infection of the nails caused by fungus. This infection most commonly appears with thickened nails and yellow discoloration of the nails.
learn morePatch Testing for Skin Allergies
A patch test can help determine which allergens are causing a patient's allergic contact dermatitis.
learn morePoison Ivy and Poison Oak
Poison ivy, oak, and sumac are poisonous plants that cause a burning, itching rash to appear on the skin.
learn morePsoriasis
Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that causes raised, red, scaly patches to appear on the skin. It is a chronic disease and is not contagious.
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Rosacea is a common skin problem where skin is sensitive and prone to inflammation commonly causing redness and more pronounced blood vessels.
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Scabies is an itchy skin infection caused by a tiny skin mite that bores itself into the upper layer of the skin causing an infection.
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Scars are the body’s way to repair skin that has been damaged. They are usually flesh-colored, but can darken with sun exposure.
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Shingles is a rash on the skin that affects the nervous system and can irritate and cause pain.
learn moreSkin Tags
A skin tag is a small growth of skin that is not cancerous, and us usually not harmful. They are usually found on armpits, neck or between the legs.
learn moreSpider Veins
Spider veins are enlarged capillaries that are usually web-like, red or purple lines on the skin.
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A sunburn is a burn on the skin caused by being unprotected in the sun’s rays for too long.
learn moreTinea
The fungus causing tinea is a microscopic organism that grows in the outer skin and prefers moisture.
learn moreVitiligo
Vitiligo is a non-life-threatening skin condition which causes patches of skin to lose color. It can also cause loss of pigmentation of the hair, mouth, and the eyes.
learn moreWarts
Warts are benign growths that develop when the human papillomavirus (HPV) infects the top layers of skin. Warts are contagious.
learn moreSKIN CANCER TOPICS
Actinic Keratosis (AK)
Actinic keratoses (AKs) are scaly, crusty growths or lesions caused by damage from the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays.
learn moreBasal Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer. It most often appears on skin exposed to the sun.
learn moreMalignant Melanoma
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops from the pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) in the skin. It can grow quickly and spread to other parts of the body.
learn moreSquamous Cell Carcinoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is a common type of skin cancer that can develop from untreated Actinic Keratoses.
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