Necrobiosis lipoidica is a rare granulomatous skin disorder typically described on the shin of diabetics. 1% of patients with diabetes will develop it. The later can occur in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It is three times more common in females than in males and usually develops

A mucocele is a salivary gland cyst, which contains mucous content. It usually arises from the minor salivary glands. In simpler terms, mucocele appears as a distinct painless swelling of the mucosa, which has a fluctuant feel indicating fluid contents. The cyst forms due to the retention of mucus within

Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a common disorder that produces a lot of unhappiness. An estimated 2%-3% of Americans suffer from excessive sweating of the underarms (axillary hyperhidrosis) or of the palms and soles of the feet (palmoplantar hyperhidrosis). Eccrine sweat glands are numerous on the feet, palms, face, and

Peeling Skin Syndrome (PSS) is a serious skin infection caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. This bacterium produces an exfoliative toxin that causes the peeling of the skin over large parts of the body. It looks like the skin has been scalded or burned by hot liquid. It’s more common

Syringomas are harmless sweat duct tumors. They are most often found in clusters on the eyelids but they may also arise elsewhere on the face, in the armpits, umbilicus, upper chest and vulva. More specifically, Syringomas typically appear as small (1–3 mm) flesh-coloured-to-yellowish bumps. They usually occur in clusters on

Macular amyloidosis (MA) is the most subtle form of cutaneous amyloidosis, characterized by brownish macules in a rippled pattern, distributed predominantly over the trunk and extremities. MA has a high incidence in Asia, Middle East, and South America. Macular amyloidosis causes are currently unknown. This condition can be inherited from

Notalgia paresthetica (NP) is a nerve disorder that causes intense and sometimes painful itching in your back that can impact your quality of life. This disease usually affects the area below one of your shoulder blades, but the itch can spread to your shoulders and chest. Along with itching, NP

Lichen sclerosus (LIE-kun skluh-ROW-sus) is an uncommon condition that creates patchy, white skin that appears thinner than normal. It usually affects the genital and anal areas. Anyone can get lichen sclerosus but postmenopausal women are at higher risk. The cause of lichen sclerosus is not yet known. However, an overactive