A 47-year-old woman developed over a two-year period persistent itchy papules on her trunk and limbs. Each lesion had a firm pale pink central papule and a hyperpigmented margin which faded into the surrounding skin. Some of the papules had a central crust and the skin markings were accentuated.
Skin biopsy showed an irregularly hypertrophic epidermis with a central crater associated with scant lymphocytic inflammation and superficial dermal fibrosis.
Differential diagnosis
The differential diagnosis of these irritable papules includes the following. Read the rest of this entry »
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Tags: It is very critical to understand “How long do drugs stay in your system?” when it comes to drug tests.
The major factors on which the drug visibility is seen can be summed up as follows
- Metabolic Rate: Higher the metabolic rate of an individual, the shorter is the drug detection timeframe for that individual.
- Age: As you age, the metabolic rate tends to slow down. This in turn makes you prone to longer drug detection time periods.
- Amount and Frequency of the drug intake: Intake of large amounts of drug will lead to higher concentration of drug in the body. As a result, it will take more time for it to get metabolized and excreted out of your system. Read the rest of this entry »
Urticaria as always, is one of the most problematic things that people can experience in their lives. Once fully developed, it can cause a variety of triggers in our body, resulting in the state completely out of control. Heat hives mostly name of urticaria or hives simply, but most of you will wonder about the word heat as to why he is up to the original problem. Well, heat and hot temperatures are one of the triggers that can easily cause hives and rash. Believe it or not, but hot showers can cause these round red spots on the skin. Face, hives can make the situation worse if he continues to expose their skin to heat and high temperatures. Read the rest of this entry »
Research suggests that Salvestrols are produced by plants in response to fungal infection, and are therefore most present at the sites where fungi are likely to attack. In fruits, this means on the skin, as the fruit is ripening. Salvestrol compounds are also present on the surfaces of the roots of many plants, as the roots are continually under threat from fungi in the soil.
It is estimated that we consume today about 10-20% of the Salvestrols which would have occurred in the diet 100 years ago. So, even though we are being urged to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables, unless you eat organic you are unlikely to get sufficient Salvestrols from your diet. Read the rest of this entry »
Feeling older than your age? Are lifestyle choices taking a toll on your skin? We all want to look our best, so consider discussing your options with your local skin rejuvenation center. Not sure how you can postpone the aging process? Consider these 4 tips for looking your best at any age!
1. Weight Control
Proper exercise and weight control are great ways to stay looking young. Just 20 minutes of exercise, 3 times a week can help to boost your metabolism, lose weight, and keep you healthy longer. Having trouble losing the weight? The Light Touch Aesthetic Center can help reveal your true shape with the new Zerona laser-lipo treatments! Read the rest of this entry »
