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Health Encyclopedia: Blemishes
Blemishes
This report covers three types of blemishes: Liver spots, purpura, and seborrheic keratoses (or warts).
Liver Spots
Liver spots (medically referred to as lentigos or sun-induced or pigmented lesions) are flat brown spots on the skin. They are almost universal signs of aging. Occurring most noticeably on the hands and face, these blemishes tend to enlarge and darken over time. The extent and severity of the spots are determined by a combination of skin type, sun exposure, and age. These sp...
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Expert & Community Posts
Is it Herpes, Or Another STD?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...many, aware of the warning signs - burning, pain, itching - start therapy with an antiviral... Read more »
Atopic Dermatitis Is Treated With a Chilling Approach
By healthgal , Health Expert...chronic, often long-lasting skin condition marked with itching, skin rashes, inflammation. ... Read more »
Battling Dry Skin in the Winter
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert... The chief presenting complaint in my office is itching (pruritis). Dry skin is often... Read more »
Does Toothpaste Really Work on Pimples?
By Sue Chung , Health Expert...an ingredient that often irritates skin and causes itching and inflammation. In fact, try to... Read more »
Bumps on the Vagina: How to know if it is Serious
By Merely Me , Health Expert...the vulva, changes in skin color, and persistent itching and burning of the vulva. ... Read more »
Health Guide
Chemo Incognito: Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Wig
...styled. Machine-made wigs are most affordable but look less natural. • My underhair did not cause itching or irritation. If your wig causes any physical discomfort, consider purchasing a wig cap... Read more »How to Choose a Wig, Hat or Other Post-Chemo Accessory
...styled. Machine-made wigs are most affordable but look less natural. • My underhair did not cause itching or irritation. If your wig causes any physical discomfort, consider purchasing a wig cap... Read more »Psoriasis: Prognosis
...increased mortality rates in psoriasis patients. Even in its mildest form, psoriasis can still cause itching, burning, stinging, and bleeding. These symptoms can be very debilitating in more... Read more »Herpes Simplex: Symptoms
...10 days. Blisters in moist areas heal more slowly than others. The lesions may sometimes itch, but itching decreases as lesions heal.When the crust falls off, the lesions are no longer contagious.... Read more »Psoriasis: Phototherapy
...taking the herb ginger 20 minutes before taking the drug, may be helpful.Skin reactions, including itching, sunburn, and blistering, are common. These can generally be avoided with careful... Read more »Images
Medications
...per-OX-ide) Side Effects Dry skin, redness, burning, itching, or skin peeling may occur. If... Read more »
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