Milia are tiny bumps that look like cysts that develop under the skin. They are about 1-2 millimeters in size. They develop when flakes of skin or keratin are trapped under the skin and usually appear around the eyelids, cheeks and the face, but they can also happen in any areas of the body. This […]
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Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and soft tissues underneath which happens when bacteria enter a break in the skin and spread. It will cause redness, swelling, pain or warmth. The lower leg is susceptible to this infection, but other areas of the body can also be affected such as the face. It affects
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Ingrown toenails can be a sore condition affecting the toes. It happens when the sharp corner or edge of the toenail pierces into the skin at the end or on the borders of the toe. Discomfort and inflammation immediately happens when the nails curls into the skin. The inflamed area starts to grow extra tissue
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Epidermoid cysts are small, dome-shaped and movable lumps that develops under the skin. It usually forms when the surface skin cells moves deep into the skin and multiply. The cells forming the wall of the cyst and release keratin. When the cyst wall is damaged, keratin is drained out and spreads into the surrounding skin
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Herpetic whitlow is an infection of the fingertip that causes severe pain. It usually affects one or several fingers and usually affects the terminal phalanx. This condition is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). The condition causes severe pain and blisters. Symptoms of herpetic whitlow Redness and swollen Development of rashes with vesicles filled
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Cradle cap is a common condition among babies between ages 2-4 weeks old. It is characterized by scaly patches that are rough that develops on the scalp of babies. It usually heals on its own after a few weeks but sometimes the condition becomes persistent and shows signs of inflammation, bleeding, swelling or pus that
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Keratosis pilaris is a skin disorder that affects people of all ages. Keratosis pilaris develops as rough, small, red or tan bumps around the hair follicles on the legs, upper arms, buttocks and sometimes on the cheeks. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDC9CPCWMWE”] Keratosis pilaris is usually common in children and adolescents but can also affect adults and females
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Milia are small white bumps that develop across the nose of the baby, chin or cheeks, usually among newborns but it can also develop at any age. They are dead skin cells that are trapped below the surface of the skin and form small and hard cysts. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efue2sR3lug”] Adults can develop secondary milia in
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Boils are infection of the skin that develops on a hair follicle or an oil gland. The affected area becomes red and eventually small bumps will develop. In a few days the bump becomes white due to pus that builds up under the skin. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgK0Jk-2UtE”] Boils can develop anywhere in the body but usually
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Itchy skin in babies is common because the skin of the infants is thin, sensitive and susceptible to irritation. It can be caused by eczema, irritation due to soaps and fabrics, allergies to foods that are eaten, bites from insects and dry skin. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKxMPdbykQY”] Many babies and toddlers can have dry skin and if
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