Actinic keratosis usually disappears on its own; however, some lesions are difficult to diagnose whether they are normal or they can shift into cancerous lesions.Treatment-In case of Actinic keratosis, it can be difficult to distinguish between noncancerous spots and cancerous ones. So it's best to get evaluated by a doctor.When you have severe actinic keratosis, the doctor may prescribe you a  Read More

Auriculotemporal syndrome or the Frey syndrome is a postoperative phenomenon following salivary gland surgery and also in neck dissection, facelift procedures, and trauma that is characterized by excessive sweating and flushing.The previous sympathetic responses of sweating and flushing are now controlled by postganglionic parasympathetic fibers.Mastication, which releases acetylcholine from the parasympat  Read More

Bloom syndrome (BSyn) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by short stature, a sun-sensitive, red rash that occurs primarily over the nose and cheeks; the individual also presents conditions of mild immune deficiency with increased susceptibility to infections.Risk factorsBloom syndrome is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, meaning that it occurs when a person inherits two changed (mutated  Read More

The symptoms of Harlequin ichthyosis change with age and tend to be more severe in infants. In newborns Babies with Harlequin ichthyosis are usually born prematurely. That means they may have a higher risk of other complications as well. The sign people usually first notice is hard, thick scales all over the body, including  Read More

The symptoms of Harlequin ichthyosis change with age and tend to be more severe in infants. In newborns Babies with Harlequin ichthyosis are usually born prematurely. That means they may have a higher risk of other complications as well. The sign people usually first notice is hard, thick scales all over the body, including  Read More

Intertrigo is a rash that typically affects the creases of the skin, areas where the skin brushes together, or areas where the skin is frequently moist. This rubbing can create a breakdown in the skin's top layers, resulting in irritation and a rash.The disintegration of skin facilitates the development of germs or fungus in this location. It may aggravate the rash.Intertrigo is especially common in overwe  Read More

Kabuki Make-up Syndrome is also known as Niikawa-Kuroki Syndrome or KMS. It is a rare congenital disorder. This affects various parts of the body but mainly the face. It is so rare that one case is reported among 32,000 births.There arise multiple abnormalities, and they can become apparent with the growing age of the child. A child having kabuki makeup syndrome may have the following characteristics-Pa  Read More

Treatment for linear sebaceous nevus sequence is directed toward the specific symptoms that are apparent in each individual.The doctor may wait unless there are obvious deformities that need to be addressed.Pediatricians, neurologists, dermatologists, and other healthcare professionals may need to plan the treatment systematically and comprehensively.Therapeutic procedures and interventions specif  Read More

Lipoma is usually painless and harmful, but if it is bothering you, or growing further, then it needs to be removed.Lipoma treatments include:Surgical removal: Lipomas are mostly removed through surgery by cutting them out. However, there are chances that they may occur again. Since the surgery may leave a scar or get the area bruised, minimal excision extraction may be performed so that it results in l  Read More

Melasma is common, harmless and usually fades after a few months. It does not always require treatment. Melasma is produced by hormonal fluctuations, like those that happen during pregnancy or when using birth control pills, and it will diminish after delivery or when the drugs are stopped.A dermatologist will most likely recommend a high-SPF sunblock to avoid melasma.If melasma does not dissipate naturall  Read More

Familial dysautonomia is a rare genetic disorder of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) that primarily affects people of Eastern European Jewish heritage. It is characterized by diminished sensitivity to pain, lack of overflow tearing in the eyes, a decrease in the number of knob-like projections that cover the tongue (fungiform papillae), unusual fluctuations of body temperature, and unstable blood pressure. Symptoms of this disorder are appar  Read More

Individuals born with Aplasia Cutis Congenita lack skin (and therefore hair), in localized areas of the body, usually, but not always, on the scalp (70 percent of cases). In some cases, the trunk, arms, and/or legs may also be involved. Sometimes, the underlying bone may be missing as well as the skin. The affected area(s) are usually replaced with a thin transparent membrane. In some cases, these affected structures and other organs may be se  Read More