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Questions tagged [dermatology]

Use this tag for questions about skin, nails or hair. This includes questions about normal structure or function as well as diseases or pathology.

Questions about diseases or disorders of the skin fall under the general tag , which is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin. This includes the skin's structure and function as well as any disorders or diseases.

It also deals with structures generated in/by the skin, e.g. sweat, oils/sebum, hair, nails, moles, warts, skin coloration and its disorders, etc.

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If I think my mole is changing, what should I do?

If I think a mole has changed, or my partner thinks they have noticed a change, what should I do about it? Is there any way of finding out for sure if a mole has changed?
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Is there a complete cure for Limited Scleroderma?

One of my cousins is diagnosed with Limited Scleroderma. Is there a complete cure for it? If not, are there any suggestions on reducing the pain and lead a normal day-to-day life? A wide range of suggestions and treatment methods were mentioned in…
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Why do I sometimes get itchy skin after taking a shower?

I live in a hard water area, and I sometimes get very itchy skin (typically on my arms and legs) that feels like having tiny pin-pricks, after taking a shower. It lasts for ten minutes or so, then goes away. I don't use any shower gel, soap or…
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Can you prevent skin tags?

Skin tags, formally known as acrochordons, are small pieces of flesh that protrude from your skin. You’ll know it’s different from a wart or mole because of its pedestal base. Warts are flat on top and go deeper into the skin, but a little ball of…
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Aesthetics aside, is there a medical reason that acne should be treated?

There are obvious costmetic reasons to treat Acne. However, are there medical reasons for acne to be treated? Possible disadvantages of treatment include harshness of chemicals, side effects of antibiotic use, side effects of Retin A, etc -…
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What is the way to get rid of the redness that appears on the skin immediately after threading the upper lips?

I have the combination skin. Skin becomes visibly red after threading the upper lips. What is the way to get rid of the redness that appears on the skin immediately after threading the upper lips?
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Use of chlorohexidine gluconate for disinfection and minimisation of bacteria growth

Chlorohexidine gluconate (topical/wash-off), is a semi-essential disinfectant in domestic environments and furthermore in the maintenance and minimisation of bacterial growth in medical conditions that thrive off their presence. For example,…
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How to measure the size of a blister?

When blisters are formed, they usually grow from small to large. They also swollen as time goes by. Is there a scientific method to measure the size of a blister? This would enable me to, for example, record its dimension in the morning and at…
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Does Mederma for scar removal really work?

I've heard both good and bad things about Mederma. They claim to be the most recommended product (by doctors and pharmacists) for scar removal but my dermatologist said that there's no scientific study that supports them and that dermatologists…
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Health consequences of higher melanin production

When I was on vacation down south last time, I wondered about the phenomenon of tanning. I am a medical layman. But as far as I understand, in case of a higher UV radiation, our body produces more melanin. So, our skin gets darker. But why does our…
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Is drawing with a pen on my wrist regularly unhealthy?

Does the "black" ink of a ballpoint pen affect my health in any way, especially if it's applied in the same general area over a larger period of time?
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Bruises lasting effect

Grappling every day and getting repeat bruises. Will this decrease the skin's softness or cause it to age faster or lose its elasticity? The bruises are caused by pinching the skin getting pressed against their skin and pulled apart. So the…
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Can skin creases caused by obesity or exacerbated by poor posture be corrected?

Deep skin creases in people with obesity are common. When weight loss occurs, skin folds are reduced but the creases remain. The same seems to be true of creases deepened by poor posture. What can be done to reduce or eliminate skin creases? Does…
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Causes of hand lesions

What are causes of slowly growing (over 1-2 months) solitary lesions on finger with slightly raised and red margin and dry crusty centre?
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Petechiae vs purpura vs teleangiectasia

I am having trouble understanding the visual and structural differences between these vascular lesions. I know that purpura is elevated and that spider angiomas (easly recognizable) refill from the center to the periphery when pressure is applied.…
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