Mole removal involves the excision of a mole, or melanocytic nevus, for biopsy or for cosmetic reasons. The procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis, often in a dermatologist's office. Your doctor may use a scalpel to cut the mole...
Acne scar punch techniques are among the more commonly used procedures for pitted or depressed acne scarring. The scar is cut from the skin during punch surgery, so the results obtained are permanent. The idea behind all the punch techniques is to...
Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Its severity can range from mild pimples during adolescence to severe outbreaks that last into adulthood and leave scars. At the same...
Lymphoma is the third most common childhood cancer, according to the University of California-San Francisco (UCSF) Children's Hospital. In non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, tumors develop from white blood cells in the lymphatic system, a network of vessels...
Mole removal serves three primary purposes, explains the Redding Dermatology Medical Group (RDMG). It removes melanoma and moles deemed high-risk for developing into skin cancer. Removal of raised moles remedies chronic irritation from friction or...
The National Cancer Institute estimates that in 2010, more than 68,000 new cases of melanoma will be diagnosed in the United States, and 8,700 people will die from the disease. Melanoma, or malignant melanoma, is a form of skin cancer that...
Cervical cancer rates in the United States have dropped since the development of the Papanicolaou test, but in 2010, over 12,000 new diagnoses were made, states the National Cancer Institute. Treatments are available, but many treatments can...
Many people think only of dermatologists when they consider skin doctors. There are actually several types of doctors that specialize in different areas of skin care, diagnosis and treatment. If you are searching for the right skin doctor for you,...
The College of American Pathologists defines cervical dysplasia as the growth of abnormal cells on the surface of the lining of the cervix. If cervical dysplasia is not treated, it can develop into cervical cancer. Treatment for cervical dysplasia...
Breast calcifications are small calcium-rich areas within the breast. According to the National Institute of Health, most breast calcifications are benign, or non-cancerous. If benign, a breast calcification does not lead to or cause cancer....
Human papillomovirus (HPV) is an STD that causes small warts to grow, both internally and externally, on the genitals. Many times, HPV clears on its own without any treatment. This is possible if you test positive for HPV, but have no symptoms....
Moles, or nevi, are not one large cell but instead several cells clustered together. Congenital moles exist from birth, but moles can also develop due to taking certain medications, such as birth control pills, or due to sun exposure, which may...
The Pap test has been in use since the 1950s and is a highly successful screening exam for the prevention of cancer. A Pap test's primary purpose is the detection of premalignant cell changes involving the uterine cervix. According to the Agency...
Acne scarring varies and may be simple discoloration or more permanent, such as depressed or raised scars. Each type of scarring warrants a different treatment. Skilled dermatologists work with patients to treat acne scars as well as the acne...
Dysplasia is a medical term that literally means “disordered growth” and can be applied to numerous systems in the body. It means that the size or shape of affected cells have been affected by abnormal growth. Each type of dysplasia...
According to The National Cancer Institute, the vast majority of cervical cancers can be prevented. Since the most common form of cervical cancer starts with preventable and easily detectable pre-cancerous changes, there are two ways to prevent...
Cholesterol bumps--or xanthomas--are fatty deposits that build up under the skin. Anyone can develop a cholesterol bump, but they are most common on the elderly and people with high blood cholesterol levels, according to the National Institutes of...
Breast problems are common during lactation and occur at one time or another in most breastfeeding women. Most lumps that develop in the areola go away without medical intervention and do not interrupt the breastfeeding relationship. However,...
Melanoma is a serious skin cancer, generally caused by sun damage. Learn more about melanoma skin cancer in this video.