Author: Dr. Peter B Milburn

The skin is the largest human organ that performs a barrier function. And often it is the skin that reacts first to contact with allergens. In some people, atopy is genetically determined – a constitutional feature that is an excessive,

There is a myth that with psoriasis, you can drink alcohol in small doses. It must be said right away that this is absolutely not the case. Any doctor will confirm that alcoholic beverages are prohibited for

Radiant, healthy skin is the best adornment for any person, so many people spend a lot of energy trying to get rid of imperfections. Most of the discomfort is caused by inflammation on problem skin, which requires special

Dermatoses with a high risk of oncological degeneration require the attention and support of a specialist. Distinguish between obligate and facultative pathologies. The first group of precancerous skin diseases is transformed into a malignant one almost always. The

Acne is an inflammatory skin disease that is caused by changes in the sebaceous glands, as well as their excretory ducts and hair follicles. The reasons for the appearance of acne include heredity, hormonal disruptions, stress, gynecological diseases, taking

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease that manifests itself as changes in the epidermis. Accelerated cell division creates a moisture deficit, makes the skin dry and inelastic, the patient develops so-called plaques. Peeling, itching, inflammation are common companions

With the onset of cold weather, skin problems appear. Trying to cope with them, people go to the pharmacy without visiting a dermatologist. In order not to get complications, it is important to distinguish the reaction of

Coin eczema (nummular eczema) – one of the types of chronic itchy dermatitis and microbial eczema, accounts for about 10% of the total number of dermatoses. Large rounded plaques with clear boundaries that rise above healthy

Melanoma is a rare but extremely dangerous form of skin cancer. If the tumor grows beyond the upper layer of the skin by only 1 mm, there is already a high risk of metastases. A benign mole

Most residents of Russia have more than a dozen moles. True, many have no idea how to monitor them and when they need to be deleted (and whether or not at all). In this article, we will