Dr Christophe HSU – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland Common skin disorders that may arise from housework are: Irritant contact dermatitis This is the commonest skin disorder that can arise from housework. It commonly affects the hands. The condition usually begins with mild dryness, redness, peeling and scaliness on the hands. Later cracks and crusts develop. Causes…
DetailsHave you ever wanted to get rid of ugly moles, brown spots or scars on your face? If so, you are not alone. When it comes to skin cosmetic procedures, a wrong decision on your part can make the difference between aesthetic improvement and chronic embarrassment. Thus, it pays to arm oneself with the requisite…
DetailsDr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland Eyelid Contact Dermatitis Cosmetics and cleansers are usually used on the eyelids or eyelashes. These can cause an irritant or allergic reaction in patients sensitive to such cosmetics and cleansers. Patients will complain of itching, burning and redness. Signs of contact dermatitis include blistering, redness and scaliness. If…
DetailsDr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland Congenital moles These are moles that are present at birth. Such moles vary in sizes. They are usually present on the trunk. These congenital moles may develop into cancers (melanoma). Therefore, they should be removed whenever possible. The larger the congenital mole, the higher the risk of cancer…
DetailsDr Christophe HSU – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland What are skin cancers ? There are many types of skin cancers. The three common skin cancers are :- 1. Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) This presents as a firm irregular fleshy growth usually on sun exposed skin. The growth can increase rapidly in size giving rise to a…
DetailsShingles Dr Christophe HSU – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland What causes shingles ? Shingles comes from the latin word cingulum meaning girdle. People who have had chickenpox before can develop herpes zoster, or shingles. The same virus that causes chicken pox, causes shingles. The chickenpox virus remains in a dormant state in certain nerve cells of…
DetailsWhat is sclerotherapy used for ? Sclerotherapy is used for the treatment of superficial veins of the legs which are dilated, for small vessels called spider naevi and for telangiectasia. Treatable vessels are either red, pink or purple and can be located on the ankles, legs or thighs. They are arranged linearly or clustered together.…
DetailsWhat is scabies? Scabies is a very itchy skin problem, that: commonly affects the hands, wrists and fingers. It can affect the elbows, armpits, nipples and buttocks. In males, the genitals are often affected. The itch is worse at night. How do you get scabies? This condition is caused by the scabies mite (Sarcoptes Scabiei…
DetailsDr Christophe Hsu – dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland Rosacea A common disorder affecting facial skin. Initially carries both a vascular and an inflammatory component – Inflammatory: Papules, pustules – Vascular: Erythema, telangiectasia, flushing Distribution Symmetrical localization on the face; may be asymmetrical Nose, cheeks, forehead, chin May involve a variety of ocular lesions Etiology Unknown Age…
DetailsPsoriasis is a non-contagious chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by rapid growth of the outer skin layer, resulting in thick, silvery flakes of scale on raised pinkish red skin with well-defined margins . Itching is often experienced in hot humid climates. Psoriasis on the elbows How common is it? It is estimated to affect 1-2%…
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