Sunscreen is an agent that protect the skin from sunlight or photoprotection. To protect yourself from the sun and its effects on the skin, avoiding the sun is the best thing to do. But occupations that necessitate going out and lifestyles make things difficult often. Studies have shown that regular use of sunscreens reduces the […]
Skin
Ichthyosis Types, Presentation and Treatment
Ichthyosis (plural ichthyoses) is a heterogeneous family disorder, mostly comprising of skin disorders of genetic origin. All types of ichthyosis have dry, thickened, scaly or flaky skin like fish. Primary ichthyosis can be of following types Ichthyosis vulgaris Lamellar ichthyosis X-linked ichthyosis. Epidermolytic hyperkeratosis Congenital ichthyosiform erythroderma Ichthyosis vulgaris is the mildest and most common […]
Hemangioma – Types, Causes and Treatment
Hemangioma is a benign vascular tumor and one of the most common soft tissue tumors. It is the most common tumor of infancy and childhood. Note* -Vascular anomalies are broadly classified by the International Society for the study group into vascular tumors and vascular malformations. Most of the hemangiomas are superficial in the head and […]
Sebaceous Cyst – Presentation and Treatment
Sebaceous cysts are common, slow-growing lumps under the skin. Although usually harmless, they can sometimes become painful, infected, or cosmetically concerning. What is a Sebaceous Cyst? A sebaceous cyst, also called an epidermoid cyst or keratin cyst, is a closed sac located beneath the skin, filled with a soft, yellowish material. This material is primarily […]
Dermoid Cyst: Types, Presentation and Treatment
A dermoid cyst of skin is a slow-growing cystic mass that is lined by epithelium (skin] and is filled with old skin cells that are grossly seen as pultaceous or toothpaste-like material. All these lesions have a similar histology of a lining of the dermis that contains stratified squamous epithelium with hair follicles and sebaceous […]