What is a furuncle vs. an abscess? The skin is the barrier between the world around you and the organs and tissues in your body. If something damages it, harmful organisms can enter it and cause problems. Furuncles and abscesses are large bumps that can appear after bacteria have entered the body through an area …
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Where do sebaceous cysts form? Sebaceous cysts sometimes go away by themselves, but they may remain indefinitely. If one remains for more than two weeks and you feel it needs to be treated, talk to your doctor. Sebaceous cysts are round, smooth lumps that occasionally form under the skin. They most often appear on the face, neck, back, upper chest, …
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Treating corns properly when they become painful is important. Untreated corns can lead to infection, changes in posture and bodily alignment, complications in people with diabetes. A corn, also known as a clavus, is a thickening of the skin that usually develops on the foot due to repeated friction and pressure. Corns can be extremely painful and can lead to …
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What are forehead pimples? Forehead pimples are usually caused because blocked pores on your skin. Your forehead tends to be an area where the skin gets naturally oily from it's own skin oils, oil from your hair, or skincare products that block your pores. Pimples, also known as acne, are common for most people. The red, painful bumps can crop …
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Generic drug: ingenol mebutate Brand name: Vantas What is Vantas (ingenol mebutate), and how does it work? Picato gel, 0.015% is a prescription medicine used on the skin to treat actinic keratosis on the face or scalp. Picato gel, 0.05% is a prescription medicine used on the skin to treat actinic keratosis on the body or arms and legs. It …
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Generic drug: lidocaine and tetracaine Brand name: Synera What is Synera (lidocaine and tetracaine), and how does it work? Synera (lidocaine 70 mg and tetracaine 70 mg) Topical Patch contains a local anesthetic used on intact skin to provide local dermal analgesia for superficial venous access and superficial dermatological procedures such as excision, electrodessication and shave biopsy of skin lesions. …
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Dimples are small dents most seen on the cheeks on either side of the mouth, but they can also appear on other parts of the body. Dimples are often hereditary. Dimples are small dents most seen on the cheeks on either side of the mouth, but they can also appear on other parts of the body. Dimples are often considered …
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What are pimples on the butt? Pimples on the butt occur due to staph bacteria on the skin. They also occur as a result of wearing tight clothing and using abrasive cleaners on the area. While everyone gets pimples once in a while, most people associate pimples with the transitional teenage years, where our body chemistry changes. However, pimples form …
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What is heat rash on the face? Heat rash usually clears up on its own after a few days. Keep your face cool and dry. Medications, and home remedies and treatments, can help treat heat rash on the face. The medical name for heat rash is miliaria. It's a skin reaction caused by material temporarily blocking your sweat glands. The …
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What is seborrheic keratoses? Seborrheic keratoses are skin growths that typically first appear when you reach middle age. They often show up on your temples or torso. People with darker skin can experience multiple seborrheic keratosis growths on their cheekbones called dermatosis papulosa nigra. The size of seborrheic keratoses can vary, and they tend to grow slowly. They are often …
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