Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Treatment for angular cheilitis is typically based on the underlying causes along with the use of a barrier cream. [2] Frequently an antifungal and antibacterial cream is also tried. [ 2 ] Angular cheilitis is a fairly common problem, [ 2 ] with estimates that it affects 0.7% of the population. [ 3 ]
The nasolabial folds, commonly known as "smile lines" [1] or "laugh lines", [2] [self-published source] are facial features. They are the two skin folds that run from each side of the nose to the corners of the mouth. They are defined by facial structures that support the buccal fat pad. [3] They separate the cheeks from the upper lip.
A malar rash of lupus is red or purplish and mildly scaly. It has the characteristic shape of a butterfly, and involves the bridge of the nose. Notably, the rash spares the nasolabial folds of the face, which contributes to its characteristic appearance. It is usually macular with sharp edges, and not itchy.
What Causes Wrinkles? There are a few different causes of wrinkles and fine lines. In general, wrinkles are caused by slower cellular turnover (aka slow skin cell growth) and less collagen production.
Adenoma sebaceum, also known as facial angiofibroma is a misnamed cutaneous disorder consisting of angiofibromas that begin in childhood (generally present between 2–5 years of age) and appear clinically as red papules on the face especially on the nasolabial folds, cheek and chin, [1]: 195 often misidentified as acne not responding to treatment.
Congenital hypertrophy of the lateral fold of the hallux; Congenital lip pit (congenital sinus of the lower lip, lip sinus, midline sinus of the upper lip) Congenital malformations of the dermatoglyphs; Congenital smooth muscle hamartoma; Cystic lymphatic malformation; Dermoid cyst; Diffuse neonatal hemangiomatosis; Encephalocele
This nasolabial cyst, also known as a nasoalveolar cyst, is located superficially in the soft tissues of the upper lip. Unlike most of the other developmental cysts , the nasolabial cyst is an example of an extraosseous cyst, one that occurs outside of bone.
Azficel-T, sold under the brand name Laviv, is a cell therapy product for the improvement of the appearance of moderate to severe nasolabial fold wrinkles in adults. [1] [2] [3] It consists of fibroblasts harvested from the patient's own skin. [2] It was approved for medical use in the United States in June 2011. [2]