Lentigines, Solar Lentigines
Lentigines, Solar LentiginesDefinition: Lentigines are clearly defined, pigmented, flat or slightly raised lesions. Lentigines do not fade in the winter months. Solar Lentigines (SL) are also known as “liver” or “wisdom- spots”, are harmless areas of hyperpigmentation on the skin due to ultraviolet (UV) radiation.Etiology: Lentigines can occur due to exposure to ionizing radiation. Familial […]
Impetigo
Impetigo Definition: Impetigo is a common infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis that is very contagious and most often caused by gram-positive bacteria. This condition is characterized by pustules and honey-coloured crusted erosions. It can be classified into non-bullous and bullous impetigo. Etiology: Impetigo is caused by Staphylococcus aureus and less commonly, Streptococcus […]
Impetigo
Impetigo Definition: Impetigo is a common infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis that is very contagious and most often caused by gram-positive bacteria. This condition is characterized by pustules and honey-coloured crusted erosions. It can be classified into non-bullous and bullous impetigo. Etiology: Impetigo is caused by Staphylococcus aureus and less commonly, Streptococcus […]
Basal Cell Carcinoma – Nodular
Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma Definition: Nodular Basal Cell carcinoma is a subtype of BCC that is marked by raised, pearly flesh coloured nodules with melanogenesis typically localized to the face (2,3). Etiology: Similar to other BCCs, Nodular BCC is caused primarily by exposure to ultraviolet light as well as genetic factors (3). In the skin […]
Basal Cell Carcinoma – Nodular
Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma Definition: Nodular Basal Cell carcinoma is a subtype of BCC that is marked by raised, pearly flesh coloured nodules with melanogenesis typically localized to the face (2,3). Etiology: Similar to other BCCs, Nodular BCC is caused primarily by exposure to ultraviolet light as well as genetic factors (3). In the skin […]
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) Definition: BCC is a slow-growing nonmelanocytic skin cancer arising from basal cells in the epidermis that rarely metastasizes but can invade locally and be destructive (1,4,5). Etiology: Ultraviolet exposure is a major risk factor and explains why BCC typically grows on sun-exposed areas of the skin (1). Other factors that influence […]
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) Definition: BCC is a slow-growing nonmelanocytic skin cancer arising from basal cells in the epidermis that rarely metastasizes but can invade locally and be destructive (1,4,5). Etiology: Ultraviolet exposure is a major risk factor and explains why BCC typically grows on sun-exposed areas of the skin (1). Other factors that influence […]
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) Definition: BCC is a slow-growing nonmelanocytic skin cancer arising from basal cells in the epidermis that rarely metastasizes but can invade locally and be destructive (1,4,5). Etiology: Ultraviolet exposure is a major risk factor and explains why BCC typically grows on sun-exposed areas of the skin (1). Other factors that influence […]
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) Definition: BCC is a slow-growing nonmelanocytic skin cancer arising from basal cells in the epidermis that rarely metastasizes but can invade locally and be destructive (1,4,5). Etiology: Ultraviolet exposure is a major risk factor and explains why BCC typically grows on sun-exposed areas of the skin (1). Other factors that influence […]
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) Definition: BCC is a slow-growing nonmelanocytic skin cancer arising from basal cells in the epidermis that rarely metastasizes but can invade locally and be destructive (1,4,5). Etiology: Ultraviolet exposure is a major risk factor and explains why BCC typically grows on sun-exposed areas of the skin (1). Other factors that influence […]