Plastic surgery options are great for those who wish to alter themselves physically, enhancing their features to better fit their ideal of beautiful. With the nature of surgery, however, some patients suffer scars that don’t heal well, growing into deep marks that do nothing to flatter their appearance. The risk of scarring needs to be […]
Shiitake Mushrooms are commonly eaten in Asia. With the easternization of the west in recent years, these have become common place in restaurants in Europe and America too. Though considered a delicacy, undercooked Shiitake mushrooms are poison and should be avoided as the cause a dramatic itchy skin rash referred to as Shiitake Dermatitis. The […]
Varicose and spider veins aren’t medical problems except if they develop into deep vein thrombosis. It’s just the fact that they are unsightly that makes them everybody’s most hated. As you age, these veins seemed more pronounced and more noticeable. Add other factors to that and varicose and spider veins become prominent in no time. […]
Blisters on the hands and feet are extremely common. I receive at least one request for a dermatology consultation everyday for advice regarding skin blisters. Friction and trauma obviously play an important role. However, the commonest reason for people seeking an online dermatologist consultation is a type of eczema called pompholyx eczema. This is usually related […]