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How aggressive is acral lentigious melanoma ?

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  ACRAL LENTIGINOUS MELANOMA : The word “lentiginous” means that the spot of melanoma is much darker than the surrounding skin. It also has a sharp border between the dark skin and the lighter skin around it. This contrast in color is one of the most noticeable symptoms of this type of melanoma.  Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is a type of malignant melanoma. Malignant melanoma is a form of skin cancer that happens when the skin cells called melanocytes become cancerous. Melanocytes contain your skin color (known as melanin or pigment). In this type of melanoma, the word “acral” refers to the occurrence of the melanoma on the palms or soles. ALM is the most common type of melanoma in people with darker skin and those of Asian descent. However, it can be seen in all skin types. ALM may be hard to recognize at first, when the patch of darkened skin is small and looks like little more than a stain or bruise. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential. What are the sign and symptoms of
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What is the survival rate for Merkel cell carcinoma ?

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 Merkel Cell Carcinoma : Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare and aggressive type of skin cancer that can be life-threatening. It develops in Merkel cells found in your skin’s outer layer (your epidermis). Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light and other risk factors can cause these cells to become cancerous and grow uncontrollably. Merkel cell carcinoma tends to spread quickly to other parts of your body and often comes back after treatment. Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare but aggressive type of skin cancer that can be life-threatening. The cancer affects your skin’s outer layer, or epidermis. It often spreads to lymph nodes and organs. UV light exposure, a weak immune system, age and viral infection may cause this cancer. Healthcare providers surgically remove the tumor, but the cancer often comes back. What are the causes of Markel cell carcinoma ? Research suggests a weakened immune system   may not be able to suppress the virus. As a result, the virus causes skin cells to make a protein th
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Is tree man syndrome genetic ?

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 TREE MAN SYNDROME   [EPIDERMODYSPLASIA VERRUCIFORMIS ] : Epidermodysplasia verruciformis (EV) is an extremely rare skin condition that can cause bark-like growths. While the exact prevalence of EV is unclear, there have been more than 200 reported cases, the Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) note. EV is an inherited genetic immune disorder. It makes people extremely susceptible to human papillomarvirus infections . Trusted Source to  human papillomavirus  (HPV) infections and usually results in this type of infection becoming chronic. Most people come into contact with HPV at some point, and having EV compromises a person’s immune function in a way that makes them more likely to develop the infection. Over time, the infection causes skin growths, such as viral warts  and pigmented, inflamed patches. In severe or extreme cases, a person may develop bark-like growths. HPV is contagious and usually  transmitted through skin-to-skin contact. A person can pass it on even
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What you should know about Alopecia Totalis ?

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 ALOPECIA TOTALIS : Alopecia totalis is a skin condition that causes hair loss. It isn’t the same as localized alopecia areata. Localized alopecia areata causes round patches of hair loss on the scalp, but alopecia totalis causes complete baldness of the scalp. Alopecia totalis is also different from the most severe form of alopecia areata, known as alopecia universalis. This form of alopecia causes complete hair loss over the entire body. What are the signs and symptoms of alopecia totalis ? The primary symptom of alopecia totalis is complete loss of all head hair. This form of alopecia can begin as aliopecia areata . You may start off with small patches of hair loss. These patches spread over time until the entire head is bald. Hair loss can begin suddenly and occur rapidly. If you have alopecia totalis, you may also have brittle, pitted nails.  What are the cause of alopecia totalis ? Researchers and doctors aren’t yet able to pinpoint the exact cause of alopecia totalis, though it’
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How do you fix traction alopecia ?

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  TRACTION ALOPECIA : The term alopecia refers to hair loss. Traction alopecia is hair loss that’s caused by repeatedly pulling on your hair. You can develop traction alopecia if you often wear your hair in a tight ponytail, bun, or braids, especially if you use chemicals or heat on your hair. Traction alopecia can be reversed if you stop pulling your hair back. But if you don’t intervene soon enough, the hair loss may be permanent. Doctors in Greenland first identified the condition in the early 1900s. They discovered that women who wore tight ponytails had lost hair along their hairline. WHAT ARE THE SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF TRACTION ALOPECIA ? Traction alopecia might show up as little bumps on your scalp that look like pimples. As the condition progresses, the main symptom is missing and broken hairs. The hairs along the front and sides of your scalp are most often affected. However, you may also notice hair loss on other areas of your scalp, depending on your hairstyle. In addition to
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What causes pseudoxanthoma elasticum defect ?

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 PSEUDOXANTHOMA ELASTICUM : Pseudoxanthoma elasticum  ( PXE ) is a genetic disease  that causes mineralization of elastic fibers in some tissues. The most common problems arise in the skin and eyes   and later in blood vessels  in the form of premature atherosclerosis.   PXE is caused by autosomal recessive mutation in the ABCC6 gene on the short arm of chromosome 16.  Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a systemic disorder that affects the elastic tissue of the skin, the eye, and vascular system. Individuals most commonly present with angioid streaks of the retina found on routine eye examination or associated with retinal hemorrhage and/or characteristic papules in the skin. The most frequent cause of morbidity and disability in PXE is reduced vision due to complications of subretinal neovascularizations and macular atrophy. Other manifestations include premature gastrointestinal angina and/or bleeding, intermittent claudication of arm and leg muscles, stroke, renovascular hypertension
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How do you treat prurigo nodularis ?

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 PRURIGO  NODULARIS : Prurigo nodularis (PN) is an intensely itchy skin rash. PN bumps on the skin can range in size from very small to about a half inch in diameter. The number of nodules can vary from 2 to 200. Common thought is that it occurs as a result of scratching the skin. Itchy skin can be due to a number of reasons, like: dry skin thyroid dysfunction chronic kidney disease The itching of PN can be debilitating in its severity. It’s thought to have the highest itch intensity of any itchy skin condition. Scratching makes the itching worse and can cause more bumps to appear and worsen the existing bumps. PN is challenging to treat. Let’s look at symptoms and ways to manage PN. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF  PRURIGO NODULARIES ? PN can start as a small, red itchy bump. It occurs as a result of scratching the skin. The bumps usually start on your arms or legs but can also appear on the rest of your body, wherever you scratch. The nodules can be intensely itchy. The bumps may
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