Tag: dermatology
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Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a very common harmless skin condition appearing as small, whitish bumps on the upper arms and thighs, especially of children and young adults. Individual lesions of keratosis pilaris begin when a hair follicle becomes plugged with keratin, a protein found in skin, hair, and nails. Who’s At Risk Keratosis pilaris can affect…
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Eczema Home Treatment Plan
“The itch that rashes.” Managing the symptoms at home can seem can seem daunting, but patients can take control of this condition with changes to the daily routine and a stepwise approach when symptoms worsen. Prevention (do this every day, always): Apply moisturizer twice a day. Ointment – most effective, greasy, hard to apply. Won’t…
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Skin Biopsy
Consent form, equipment list, and procedure note for incisional (partial) and excisional (complete) skin biopsies.