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Prevention of keloid scars in patients with a known predisposition to them includes preventing unnecessary trauma or surgery (such as ear piercing and elective mole removal) whenever possible. Any skin problems in predisposed individuals (e.g., acne, infections) should be treated as early as possible to minimize areas of inflammation.
A seborrheic keratosis is a non-cancerous skin tumour that originates from cells, namely keratinocytes, in the outer layer of the skin called the epidermis.Like liver spots, seborrheic keratoses are seen more often as people age.
Acne keloidalis nuchae (acne keloidalis, dermatitis papillaris capillitii, folliculitis keloidalis, folliculitis keloidis nuchae, nuchal keloid acne) Acne mechanica; Acne medicamentosa; Acne miliaris necrotica (acne varioliformis) Acne vulgaris (acne simplex) Acne with facial edema (solid facial edema) [nb 4] Blepharophyma; Chloracne
A plantar wart is a small lesion that appears on the surface of the skin and typically resembles a cauliflower, with tiny black petechiae (tiny hemorrhages under the skin) in the center. Pinpoint bleeding may occur when these are scratched. Plantar warts occur on the soles of feet and toes. They may be painful when standing or walking ...
Cryosurgery (with cryo from the Ancient Greek κρύο ' icy cold ') is the use of extreme cold in surgery to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue; [1] thus, it is the surgical application of cryoablation. Cryosurgery has been historically used to treat a number of diseases and disorders, especially a variety of benign and malignant skin ...
Common wart (verruca vulgaris), [8] a raised wart with a roughened surface, most common on hands, but can grow anywhere on the body. Sometimes known as a Palmer wart or Junior wart. Flat wart (verruca plana), a small, smooth flattened wart, flesh-coloured, which can occur in large numbers; most common on the face, neck, hands, wrists, and knees.
Kim Kardashian sent fans into a frenzy with a throwback photo, giving a rare glimpse into her pre-fame years The comment cued an online debate, with one saying: “She looks the same tho, yall act ...
On 26 August 2008, Koswara returned home following surgery to remove 6 kg (13 lb) of warts from his body. [19] The surgery consisted of three steps: Removal of the thick carpet of warts and massive horns on his hands; Removal of the smaller warts on his head, torso, and feet; Covering the hands with grafted skin; In all, 96% of the warts were ...