Archive for 'Skin Disorders'

Treatment and Precautions of Psoriasis

18 December 2007

As your skin is worn away, it is replaced by cells produced beneath the surface. In psoriasis, the normal rate of cell production is speeded up in some areas, and skin cells pile up faster than they can be shed. The result is an unsightly thickening of the skin, called psoriasis. An outbreak of psoriasis […]

Medical Aspects For The Treatment of Keloid

5 December 2007

A keloid is a scar that grows excessively. It can occur after an operation, a burn, a vaccination, severe acne , or even the piercing of an ear lobe. At first the scar seems normal, but after several months it grows and becomes noticeably larger and thicker. Occasionally, for some reason, a keloid develops after […]

Corns and Calluses Information - Side Effects, Uses and Benefits

19 July 2007

What are these Conditions?Corns and calluses are thickened areas of skin that tend to occur in areas of the body that experience repeated pressure and friction ­usually the feet. The prognosis is good with proper foot care.
What Causes them?
A corn usually is caused by external pressure, such as that from ill-fitting shoes, or less commonly, […]