Moles are accumulations of melanocytes (i.e. cells that contain melanin) in the skin. They appear either as congenital nevi, which are visible at birth or during the first year of life, or acquired nevi, which appear later in childhood or young adulthood. Heredity determines […]
Ants in children: Easy and painless treatment
Warts are caused by some types of human papillomavirus (HPV) and are benign skin lesions (bumps). They are formed when the virus enters the skin, usually through a minor injury. The virus causes the cells in the outer layer of the skin to multiply rapidly. Usually, the ants are the color of the skin, however they can be darker, [...]
Papillomas What they are and how they are treated
WHAT IS? Papillomas are benign skin growths. Colloquially, they are also called "moles", but they have nothing to do with the "olives" of the skin (skin moles). They are small, round, with sessile or stalked appendages of the epidermis. Their surface is smooth or warty (like cauliflower). Papillomas are usually skin-colored but [...]
ACNE SCAR TREATMENT
Acne scars (similar to those of chicken pox) have the peculiarity of being under the skin, with the result that they pull the skin down and an impression (dimple) is formed. For the effective treatment of acne scars, the solution and destruction of this scar-fibrosis that is inside the skin must be done [...]
SCARS AND KELOIDS
Scars are the visible marks left after an injury, as mechanisms are activated in the body to maintain the structural and functional integrity of the damaged tissue. Incomplete healing, wound breakdown or dehiscence, history of cystic acne as well as burn are causes that can lead to scarring [...]
Treatment of Vascular lesions - varicose veins
Treatment of Vascular Damage: What are Vascular Diseases? Varicose veins of the skin are dilated capillaries, which when located in exposed areas of the skin such as face, legs, create an unsightly effect. Where are the veins due? Their appearance can be due to hereditary factors, hormonal predisposition, vascular wall diseases, […]
TREATMENT OF PSORIASIS
TREATMENT OF PSORIASIS: Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease which is inherited. It is not contagious from person to person (as is wrongly believed). It mainly appears on the elbows, knees and scalp, while it can also appear on any other part of the body. It usually manifests itself in the form of erythematous plaques, which are covered [...]
TREATMENT OF ONYCHOMYGIA WITH LASER
What is onychomycosis? Fungal infection of the nails is described under the general term onychomycosis. As for the responsible fungus, dermatophytes (Trichophyto Rubrum) and Candida species are most often identified. The condition mainly affects adults, however, the number of cases of onychomycosis in childhood seems to increase every year (especially in immunosuppressed children, […]
CHECKING NETS - DERMATOSCOPY
Dermoscopy is the examination of the skin with the help of a dermoscope. It is a non-invasive, diagnostic technique that magnifies skin lesions to such an extent that the diversity in their color, internal architecture and morphological characteristics of the lesion becomes visible, elements that cannot be seen with the naked eye or with [...]
ALOPECIA (HAIR LOSS)
Androgenetic alopecia is the most common cause of alopecia (loss of hair from the scalp) in men. It starts with a specific pattern, usually in the temporal area, then at the top of the scalp and finally these two areas merge. It is due to heredity but also to the effect of androgens on the hereditary "sensitive" hair follicles. There is also […]