Medical Dermatology

Ingrown Toenails Symptoms Ingrown toenails occur when the edge of a toenail grows into the surrounding skin, causing pain, swelling, and redness. The area may become warm or tender to

Lichen Planus Symptoms Lichen planus presents as pruritic, flat‑topped, purple papules and plaques with fine white lines (Wickham striae). Common sites include wrists, ankles, lower back, and mucous membranes. Oral

Lipomas Symptoms Lipomas are soft, slow-growing, fatty lumps located just beneath the skin. They are usually painless, round or oval, and move slightly under the skin when pressed. Most lipomas

Melanoma Symptoms Melanoma typically appears as a new or changing mole with irregular borders, varied color, asymmetry, and diameter larger than 6mm. It may itch, bleed, or ulcerate. Melanoma can

Melasma Symptoms Melasma appears as symmetric hyperpigmented macules on sun‑exposed areas such as the cheeks, forehead, upper lip, and chin. Color ranges from light brown to dark gray‑brown. Lesions have

Milia Symptoms Milia are small, white or yellowish cysts that typically appear on the face, especially around the eyes, cheeks, forehead, and nose. They are usually 1–2 millimeters in size

Molluscum Contagiosum Symptoms Molluscum presents as small, dome‑shaped, pearly papules with central umbilication. Lesions are usually painless but may itch. They can appear anywhere except the palms and soles, commonly

Onycholysis Symptoms Onycholysis refers to the painless separation of the nail from the nail bed. It usually starts at the tip and progresses toward the cuticle. The affected portion of

Onychomycosis (Fungal Nail Infection) Symptoms Infected nails become thickened, discolored (yellow, white, or brown), brittle, and crumbly. Subungual debris accumulates, causing nail separation from the bed. Adjacent skin may show