Atopic Dermatitis – Understanding the Causes and Treatment of Eczema
Eczema is the common name for atopic dermatitis, a persistent, chronic skin condition that involves dry, red and itchy skin. It a common ailment, affecting about 1 in 10 people, and also one of the more common conditions among my patients seeking laser treatment for eczema. Eczema is usually characterised by the following signs and symptoms: Thick, dry, scaly/flaky skin Persistent, itchy rashes which often worsens at night Reddish, raw inflamed skin from scratching Small red bumps on the skin Reddish, brownish or greyish patches of skin around the inside of joints such as elbows and knees Eczema can significantly
Lightening Dark Underarm Pigmentation With Pico Laser Treatment
Dark underarms are caused by hyperpigmentation of the skin. The excess melanin deposit over the skin can be due to a variety of reasons but regardless, the treatment for hyperpigmentation is the Pico and the Q-switch laser. Causes of dark underarm skin Hyperpigmentation of the skin can be due to many reasons Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) When the skin becomes inflamed for any reason, it can overstimulate melanocytes and cause them to produce melanin excessively hence causing darkening of the skin. PIH may be due to irritation from excessive shaving, waxing, scratching or fungal and bacterial infections. After the inflammation from
Atypical Moles vs Melanoma: Understanding the Difference
Do we pay attention to our moles? Perhaps because moles usually develop in our childhood or adolescence it has already become such a mundane spot on our body that we are less mindful of its appearance. This article, however, serves to explore the key differences between atypical moles and melanoma and how atypical-looking moles can, in fact, be the manifestation of certain types of skin cancers. Possibly, it can provide the impetus for you to check out your own moles now. Types of Skin Cancers There are 3 main types of skin cancers, namely basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell
Acne and Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer and how it develops: Based on an article published by The Straits Times in 2017, the incidence of prostate cancer in Singapore has gone up fivefold – from 6 to 30 per 100 000 men in the past 4 years. This article however concludes by factoring in the ageing population of Singapore and dismissed the climb in numbers as something that was “generally not significant” as it is natural for older people to be at higher risk of cancer. While this is true, it does spark interest as to why the prostate is one of the organs that
