Category Archives: Diagnosis

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 →

Categories of Pruritus Patients with pruritus can be divided into avo major groups, those with and those without associated, readily visible skin disease. In either case, episodes of pruritus may occur spontaneously or may be precipitated by excessive skin dryness … Continue reading →