Paronychia refers to an infection around the tissue surrounding the nail that often begins around the nail fold. It affects the fingernails more often than the toenails. To understand paronychia better, it is important to understand the structure of the nail shown in the picture below. The nail is protected on both sides by the …
All human beings have EQUAL number of melanocytes (the cells that produce the melanin). The difference in color is due to the type of melanin produced, the way the melanin is packed in power houses called melanosomes within the melanocytes, the size and number of melanosomes amongst other factors. There are three types of ultraviolet …
Let’s talk about Lichen Simplex chronicus (LSC). A condition in which repeated rubbing/scratching often of areas where the hands can reach easily results in lichenified skin (a thickened area of skin usually hyperpigmented with exaggerated skin markings). There may be a background condition like atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, insect bites anxiety disorders, depression amongst others. …
The itch that scratches and leaves behind a thick skin. Read More »
Have you ever heard of the self limiting condition called Pityriasis rosea? Pityriasis rosea is a papulosquamous disorder of unknown cause. Several factors have been implicated in its cause. The most commonly associated factors include infections especially viral, immune suppression and a seasonal variation. Abroad, it is commonly seen in spring period. In Nigeria, it …
Moisturizers refer to compounds that moisten (as the name implies) and hydrate the skin thereby protecting it from dryness and helping to maintain the integrity of the skin. They are useful in both normal skin and in skin diseases (e.g atopic dermatitis).They are mainly in three classes1. Emollients – mostly made up of lipids which …
I saw a patient recently. She had some lesions that were itchy and erupted in a short period. Most of the lesions were extensive on her face, chest, back and upper arms. The itching was so much and prevented her from sleeping well. It was already affecting her self esteem. She had seen two aestheticians …
Pregnancy is that nine month period that is characterised by physiological changes (natural changes that occur in everyone that is pregnant to accommodate all the body changes that occur in pregnancy). There are some skin conditions called pregnancy induced dermatoses that are associated with pregnancy and are NOT particularly due to the physiological changes in …
#dermatologyteachingLet’s talk about hand dermatitis. I chose this topic because I know we’re all washing our hands frequently. Sooner or later, a lot of us will hand up with an irritant hand dermatitis if we don’t pay close attention to the hands. ‘Itis’ in medicine means inflammation. The components of inflammation include redness, swelling, pain …
#dermatologyteachingBack to dermatologist mode. Enough of Dr. Love🤷♀️Let’s talk about androgenetic alopecia (AGA) aka pattern alopecia. Before we continue, you must know that alopecia in dermatology means hair loss. So when I see pictures saying “this woman is suffering from hair loss caused by alopecia”, I just know they have no idea what they’re saying. …
That common cause of hair loss -androgenetic alopecia Read More »
Let’s talk about procedures for the dark skin with a focus on chemical peels.There are several aesthetic/skin rejuvenation procedures that are done either to improve texture and appearance of the skin following sun damage, hyperpigmentation or following skin conditions like acne. Sometimes, these procedures are done periodically just to improve the appearance of the skin. …
