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 15, 2014 | chronic skin diseases, Dermatology
About 80 percent of people who develop the inflammatory skin condition known as psoriasis have so-called “plaque” psoriasis. Symptoms include patches of raised, reddish skin covered by silvery-white scales. These plaques usually form on the elbows, knees, lower back,...
by elmderm | Jun 30, 2014 | chronic skin diseases, Dermatology
Hives (known medically as “urticaria”) are raised, red, itchy areas of skin that vary in size and shape. While each hive typically lasts no more than 6-12 hours, they can disappear from one place and appear in another. Their cause is often elusive, and some...
by elmderm | Feb 17, 2014 | chronic skin diseases, Dermatology
The rapid reddening of the face, neck, and upper chest known as blushing (or flushing) is a common physical response to anxiety, stress, embarrassment, anger, or other extreme emotional states. Often accompanied by feelings of warmth, skin blotchiness, or solid...
by elmderm | Nov 1, 2013 | chronic skin diseases, Dermatology, Uncategorized
According to a recent review of previous studies, children who took antibiotics during their first year of life were found to have about a 40 percent greater likelihood of developing eczema. However, researchers found no evidence that antibiotics taken by mothers...
by elmderm | Aug 23, 2013 | chronic skin diseases, Dermatology, Uncategorized
It is estimated that 58 million Americans have “actinic keratoses,” those small rough patches of skin that develop due to repeated exposure to the sun’s rays. Because these pea-sized, scaly lesions can develop into skin cancer, patients often turn to dermatologists to...
