Skin lesions are areas of your skin that are different from the skin around them.
Skin lesions are common and may be the result of an injury or damage to your skin, like sunburn.
They're sometimes a sign of underlying conditions, like infections or autoimmune diseases..
Common skin conditions include acne, contact dermatitis, benign tumors, cancers, atopic dermatitis (also called eczema), and psoriasis..
Dermatology is the branch of medicine that deals with skin, mucous membranes, hair and nails.
Although relatively straightforward to examine, the skin is the largest organ and has numerous potential abnormalities - there are about 1500 distinct skin diseases and many variants..
Dermatology is the branch of medicine that deals with skin, mucous membranes, hair and nails.
Although relatively straightforward to examine, the skin is the largest organ and has numerous potential abnormalities - there are about 1500 distinct skin diseases and many variants..
Contrary to popular belief, dermatologists are more than just the pros you go to for immediate concerns
Dermatologists are meant to be a part of your routine health and wellness visits
Dermatologists aren’t mind readersA good dermatology exam requires a well lit room and sometimes a hand held light
Sometimes, you may need a ruler and magnifiying glass
Remember that sometimes the palpation of skin lesions can be just as important as what you see
Thickening of skinNote the accentuation of skin lines
