by elmderm | Jan 11, 2016 | Bumps, skin cancer, skin growths
As a general matter, antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables, and supplements are considered to be beneficial to health. These compounds (including vitamins A, C, and E, and beta-carotene, selenium, lutein, and lycopene) help prevent cell damage in the body by...
by elmderm | Nov 18, 2015 | Bumps, Dermatology, skin cancer, skin growths
While it has been widely reported that the incidence of melanoma (the most aggressive form of skin cancer) among U.S. adults has increased over the past four decades, pediatric melanoma has been on the decline. Researchers found that, over a recent six-year period,...
by elmderm | Oct 19, 2015 | Infections, Rash
While we hear that those with tattoos may someday come to regret their decisions to get “inked,” less is known about more immediate concerns over medical complications. According to one survey of about 300 adults between the ages of 18 and 69, ten percent of the...
by elmderm | Sep 24, 2015 | Bumps, chronic skin diseases, Dermatology, Rash, Uncategorized
“Chronic idiopathic urticaria” is the medical term for hives that appear on the skin for no readily identifiable reason. When these itching, burning, painful skin rashes appear daily over prolonged periods, it can lead sufferers to become demoralized. While most cases...
by elmderm | Aug 12, 2015 | Bumps, Dermatology, skin growths
Older adults may grow alarmed when they see a wart-like skin growth that looks like it may be skin cancer. While this common skin growth may look worrisome, it is benign. In fact, “seborrheic keratosis” can look like warts, moles, actinic keratoses, and skin cancer,...
