Monthly Archives: October 2007
Facts about Nevi and Melanomas
All pigmented lesions (a type of skin disorder) should be periodically and systematically examined with the forgoing criteria in mind. Biopsy can be justified when even only one of these criteria is met, even though melanoma is not particularly likely … Continue reading
Alopecia – Scalp Disease
Tinea Capitis Most cases of tinea capltls occur in children, but adult infections, especially with Trichophyton tonsurans, are occasionally seen. One or more sharply marginated, localized patches of complete alopecia are characteristically present in tinea capitis. This hair loss is … Continue reading
Papulosquamous Disease of Patch and Plaque Types
Pityriasis Rubra Pilans (PRP) is a disease that looks very much like psoriasis in presentation. In PRP, however, the scalp is diffusely involved, the palms and soles are markedly thickened, and small follicular papules are noted on the dorsal surface … Continue reading
Cryotherapy – Tissue Distructor Technique
The use of a freezing temperature to cause cell death and tissue destruction (cryotherapy) has the same two advantages possessed by cauterants prior anesthesia by injection is not required, and bleeding does not occur. Cryotherapy has two additional advantages. First, … Continue reading