FACIAL CARE

  PITTED KERTOLYSIS: Excessive sweating of the feet and use of occlusive footwear provide an environment in which these bacteria thrive and therefore increase the risk of developing pitted keratolysis. The condition is fairly common, especially in the military where wet shoes/boots are worn for extended periods of time without removing/cleaning. Skin biopsy specimens are not usually utilized, as the diagnosis of pitted keratolysis is often made by visual examination and recognition of the characteristic odor. The infection is characterized by craterlike pits on the sole of the feet and toes, particularly weight bearing areas. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PITTED KERATOLYSIS ? Pitted keratolysis typically presents with white discoloration of the skin and numerous discrete, "punched-out" pitted lesions or erosions, usually located on the soles of the feet.The pits are typically 1–7 millimeters in diameter. These circular and shallow pits are characteristic of pitted kerato...

 SEBORRHEIC KERATOSIS : A seborrheic keratosis  is a common benign skin growth, similar to a mole. Most people will have at least one in their lifetime. They tend to appear in mid-adulthood and their frequency increases with age. They are harmless and don’t require treatment, but you can have them removed if they bother you. Skin growths like seborrheic keratoses are sometimes also called epidermal tumors. That doesn’t mean they’re cancer, though. Technically, moles and warts are also epidermal tumors. That just means they are clusters of extra cells on the epiderma, the outer layer of the skin. They aren’t considered a risk factor for skin cancer.  Seborrheic keratosis is a common benign (noncancerous) skin growth. It tends to appear in middle age and you may get more as you get older. Seborrheic keratoses are not pre-cancerous, but they can resemble other skin growths that are. Your healthcare provider can help diagnose your seborrheic keratosis and remove it . WHA...