Epidermal Nevus, Laser Removal
What is an epidermal nevus? It is a hamartoma of the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. A hamartoma is a malformation made up
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Angiokeratoma
Treatment of angiokeratoma What is an angiokeratoma? It is a benign proliferation that contains dilated, thin-walled blood vessels and on its surface an epidermal hyperplasia
Nail fungus: tinea nails and onychomycosis
What is ringworm? What about onychomycosis? Nail ringworm is an infection of the nails caused by fungi of the “dermatophyte” type, whether they are the
Epidermoid cyst removal with laser
What is an Epidermoid Cyst? The so-called “fat cyst” or “sebaceous cyst” is actually called an epidermoid cyst. It consists of a sac-shaped proliferation, of
New Acne Scars and Marks in 2014
The therapeutic field of acne scars is constantly evolving and new therapies and comparative studies between them are constantly appearing. This is because it is
Guttata hypomelanosis, laser treatment
What is idiopathic hypomelanosis in droplets? Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis is a skin pigmentation disorder characterized by the appearance of white, round or oval spots, usually
Acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
What is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? It is an endocrine disorder typical of women of reproductive age. It consists of an alteration in the secretion
Acne in young women
What is adult female acne? It is defined as acne that appears or remains beyond 25 years of age. The prevalence of acne in the
CO2 laser to treat acne marks
What is CO2 laser? It is a laser device that emits a light with a wavelength of 10,600 nm and whose impact target is the
Treatment of genital warts or condylomas with laser
What are genital warts? It is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) in which exophytic keratotic papules (“warts”) appear in the
Cutaneous Sarcoidosis
Treatment of cutaneous sarcoidosis What is sarcoidosis? It is an inflammatory disease that mainly affects the lymph nodes , lungs and skin. The inflammation of
Phototherapy
Phototherapy in dermatology What is phototherapy? Phototherapy is a type of medical treatment that uses ultraviolet (UV) type A (UVA) or type B (UVB) radiation