Medical Dermatology

Seborrheic Keratoses Symptoms Seborrheic keratoses are benign, wart-like skin growths that appear tan, brown, or black. They often have a waxy or “stuck-on” appearance. Common on the chest, back, face,

Secondary Bacterial Infections Symptoms Secondary infection of eczematous or traumatized skin presents with increased redness, oozing, crusting, and pain. A sudden flare of previously controlled dermatitis may signal infection. Pustules

Skin Tags (Acrochordons) Symptoms Skin tags are small, soft, flesh-colored growths that hang from the skin by a thin stalk. They are commonly found on the neck, underarms, eyelids, and

Solar Lentigines (Age Spots) Symptoms Solar lentigines are flat, tan to dark‑brown macules with well‑defined borders on sun‑exposed skin such as the face, hands, shoulders, and arms. Lesions vary from

Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) Symptoms SCC often appears as a red, scaly patch, rough nodule, or a sore that crusts and may bleed. It typically occurs on sun-exposed areas such

Telogen Effluvium Symptoms Telogen effluvium is a form of temporary hair loss that usually presents as diffuse thinning across the scalp. Patients may notice increased hair shedding, especially while brushing

Tinea Capitis (Scalp Ringworm) Symptoms Tinea capitis causes scaly patches with hair loss, “black dots” where hairs break off, or inflamed boggy masses called kerions. Itching, tenderness, and lymph node

Tinea Corporis (Ringworm) Symptoms Tinea corporis produces round, scaly plaques with raised, red borders and central clearing. Lesions expand outward and may itch intensely. Multiple rings can coalesce into larger

Tinea Cruris (Jock Itch) Symptoms Tinea cruris presents as red, scaly, and well‑defined plaques with raised borders in the groin, inner thighs, and buttocks. Lesions may itch or burn, especially