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-Tumor (big nodule) derived from the conjunctive tissue – it is characterized by an important proliferation of fibroblasts and collagen. -It has a tendency to extend and to recur when excised. -It is more frequent in darker skin phototypes (IV, V, VI) -To read about... READ MORE

To read the current issue of Dermatologica Helvetica, click HERE (Journal Club, Focus and “What’s Hot” in English) Published in Dermatologica Helvetica (article selection: Prof SAURAT JH, MD – Dermatologist. Geneva, Switzerland) READ MORE

Das Griechische Ursprungswort ist: χηλη = chele = Krabbenzange ειδος = eidos = Form Die Bezeichnung  wurde  von  Alibert  (1817)  kreiert  und  entspricht dem spontanen Keloid. Es handelt sich um einen fibroblastischen Tumor klinisch charakterisiert durch einen länglichen Wulst,... READ MORE

Keloids represent an abnormal reaction to trauma with an excessive tissue response and a excessive production of collagen (increased mRNA of collagen). Effective treatment modalities are limited and include on first line cryotherapy, intralesional injections of steroids,... READ MORE

Acne Alopecia  Alopecia Areata  Blotchiness (Early Rosacea) Eczema (Dermatitis) Eschar (Pressure Ulcer) Herpes Impetigo Itch (Pruritus)  Keloid Lichen Planus Lupus Erythematosus  Melanoma  Nevus (Mole, Naevus)  Psoriasis  Tattoo Shingles Urticaria (hives) Vitiligo   -Viewed... READ MORE

-Inflammation of Hair follicles, mainly located on the face, the shoulders and back. -There are different sub-types. The most common form is juvenile acne which appears generally around puberty. -It is due to hormonal and genetic factors which still remain poorly understood. An... READ MORE

Take Home Messages –Stretch Marks (SM) during Pregnancy appear in 74.6% of Women in Singapore. –Ethnicity as a Risk factor: Women of Indian and Malay genetic backgrounds have a tendency to develop more and severe SM (Study from Singapore) Comments –Skin Color... READ MORE

Who’s who ? -Caucasians: European descent –Ethnic population: Blacks (African-Americans), Asians, Hispanics, Native Americans Introduction -In the US a quarter of the population is non-caucasian -This will increase and will become a minority in 2014 with hispanics... READ MORE

-Isotretinoin given orally is a common treatment of acne vulgaris in its moderate to severe forms. The treatment is also given when previous treatments have been unsuccessful -Because of these 2 factors, acne scars are often present and patients demand treatment of those which... READ MORE

Type de cicatrice et traitement correspondent:     Cicatrices atrophiques ((« Icepick, rolling and boxcar scars »): laser ablatif (laser CO2 à 10600nm, Erbium YAG à 2940nm): le plus efficace mais il y a un risque accru de former des cicatrices et une dyschromie. ... READ MORE