The skin is your body’s first barrier against disease and infection, although it is porous. Because it comes into constant contact with your environment, it can easily become irritated and can occasionally develop a rash. Skin rashes may form due to different factors like heat, allergens, and medication. The skin inflammation may be mild or […]
Children’s Skin Center
What Is Melasma?
Melasma is a skin pigmentation disorder that creates brown to gray-brown patches which are usually visible on the face. Other parts of the body that are often exposed to the sun can also bear this condition. It is sometimes also called the “mask of pregnancy,” since the increase in hormones in a pregnant woman can […]
What is a Birthmark?
Did you know all birthmarks are congenital even though they aren’t always visible at birth and may appear a few weeks or months after a baby is born? If your baby has birthmarks, in most cases, you don’t have to worry, because they are probably harmless. In most cases, birthmarks are not cancerous. A birthmark […]
Why Is Cryosurgery Used?
A surgeon performs a typical surgical procedure using a scalpel or a tiny knife-like instrument. In cryosurgery, however, the doctor utilizes extreme cold to freeze and remove the growth. Cryosurgery, also called “freezing,” is usually performed with a tiny amount of liquid nitrogen. The temperature of the nitrogen drops between minus-346 and minus-320 degrees Fahrenheit, […]
Treatment for Cysts
We don’t think of the pimples and bumps normally referred to as acne as actually being cysts, but that is exactly what they are. Dead skin and other bacterial debris can clog pores. The skin undergoes a type of infection that causes the area to swell. The reddish bumps that appear are a result of […]
