Human papilloma virus (HPV) causes common warts, the small, white, beige or brown skin growths that can appear almost anywhere on the body and on the moist mucous membranes near the mouth, anus and genitals.
There are more than 70 different types of HPV, each with its own favorite skin surface to invade. Some cause the small, painless, rough-surfaced warts found on the fingers and face. Others cause the larger, more painful and flatter plantar warts that grow on the soles of the...
Read moreHi everyone. We spend a lot of time talking about skin cancers in sun exposed areas. Today I want to talk about a specific kind of skin... Read more »
Did you know the largest internal organ of the body is the liver? But the overall largest organ of the body is the skin. It’s no wonder... Read more »
A few years ago, Dr. Berman posted information on how the human papillomavirus infection (HPV) can sometimes cause skin cancer,... Read more »
Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about growths on the skin that are not necessarily skin cancer, but are related to cancers on your... Read more »
Though some people visit this site to find comfort and support in the community, others seek it out after an unexpected (or unprotected)... Read more »
Q. I have this scaly rash right around my nipple. That couldn’t be a sign of cancer, could it? A. Yes, it could. Or it could be a plain old rash.... Read more »
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Skin redness or inflammation; Skin lesion; Rubor; Skin rash; Erythema Home Care Most simple rashes will improve with gentle skin care... Read more »
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Rashes involve changes in the color or texture of your skin. Alternative Names Skin redness or inflammation; Skin lesion; Rubor; Skin... Read more »
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Acute intermittent porphyria; Hereditary coproporphyria; Congenital erythropoietic porphyria; Erythropoietic protoporphyriaSymptomsPorphyrias involve... Read more »
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Extreme itchingRed, streaky, patchy rash where the plant touched the skinRed bumps, which may form large, weeping blistersThe reaction can vary from... Read more »