Skin tag removal is now easy and painless if done correctly. Before discussing how to do, let’s know what skin tags are. Skin tags are small growth of skin oftentimes attached to the skin by a peduncle or skin stalk. Skin tags themselves are benign and can arise spontaneously. At any age, they tend to […]
Monthly Archives: April 2016
Although most of the moles are harmless and people only get it removed for cosmetic purposes, some of the moles might be an indicator of melanoma – a type of skin cancer. The fact about moles being an indicator especially holds true for people above the age of 35 years. In fact, any new development […]
Seborrheic Keratosis is a one of the most common skin conditions where a person develops a warty rash on his or her skin. Although the rash is harmless, the skin develops a reddish colour with a swell and greasy outer appearance. The top layer of the rashes is often covered with whitish yellow crusty scale. […]
Molluscum Contagiosum is one of the most common skin conditions, which is caused by a virus. It spreads from one person to another very quickly and hence, a person having Molluscum Contagiosum as a skin condition should avoid any contact with others. Even clothing or towels should not be shared until the person has been […]
Moles are a common skin condition where a person develops skin growth, mainly due to the growth of skin cells in the form of clusters or clumps. These skin cells are known as melanocytes and are vital for skin colour as they produce melanin – the pigment that gives your skin a definite colour. Moles […]
Eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis, is a skin condition in which a person’s skin gets red and itchy. Also, a fluid leak is observed when the rashes are scratched. Although eczema can develop at any stage of one’s life, it usually develops in infancy itself. Eczema in babies is often characterized by rashes on […]
Although Molluscum Contagiosum is mostly self-limited, making its treatment non-necessary, people often consult an experienced dermatologist to get their lesions diagnosed and treated. A person having a healthy immune system, the bumps normally fade away over a period; even without any diagnosis and Molluscum Contagiousum treatment. But the ones who have a weaker immune system, […]
Warts are the second most common skin condition dermatologists hear about on a daily basis. And warts are not new – they have been on our planet for thousands of years. Warts are caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) which first enters the skin and then spreads to other body parts and multiplies rapidly. Most […]
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the world, especially in the UK. Although it is a common skin issue that people face, there is no specific information about the causes of acne. This leads to some myths being circulated about acne – one of which is that you should let acne […]
Although warts get away on its own, or through simple home treatment; it may require treatment by an expert when the situation becomes worse. For instance, if the warts-affected area happens to be a sensitive body part such as your face, nostril or genitals, you cannot treat it at home and neither should you try […]