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As we saw last week, there are many possible causes for the development of the unsightly skin condition that predisposes one to the appearance of coarse skin overlying the elbow joints.

The lesion turned out to be a malignant melanoma — the most dangerous type of skin cancer. Farahnik called the melanoma ...

UMBC men’s basketball’s Bryce Johnson has overcome a series of personal challenges to become a standout college player.

Visit a Dermatologist at least once a year for a professional examination. Adherence to medical treatment and follow up once diagnosed to prevent future spread or new lesions developing.

Erosive pustular dermatosis (EPD) is a rare inflammatory skin condition that primarily affects the scalp, particularly ... and crusted lesions, EPD can lead to significant complications such ...

In a concerning development that has caught the attention of public health officials nationwide, syphilis - a sexually ...

Although a wide variety of normal hair pigmentation exists, a number of specific findings may warrant further investigation. The examiner should be alert for areas of hypopigmentation as well as ...

The nurse's ability to recognize and accurately describe lesions can lead to prompt diagnosis and treatment of conditions, helping the patient to avoid discomfort, systemic illness, or death.

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