Diseases & Conditions

Keloid

thickened scar that forms after a surgical incision or injury, that is firm, raised, and often a purplish-red color

basal cell carcinoma

malignancy of the basal layer of the epidermis, or hair follicles. Caused by overexposure to sunlight

squamous cell carcinoma

arises from the skin that undergoes pathological hardening of epidermal cells. repeated overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays greatly increases the risk of this cancer

malignant

cancerous; may be life threatening

benign

noncancerous

neoplasm

abnormal growth of tissue that are classified as benign or malignant

abscess

localized collection of pus at the site of an infection

psoriasis

chronic skin disease characterized by itchy red patches covered by thick, dry, silvery scales and caused by excessive development of the basal layer of the epidermis

scabies

contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite, transmitted through prolonged or close physical contact

impegtigo

bacterial skin infection characterized by isolated pustules that become crusted and rupture