Problems with the nails on the hands and the feet account for around ten percent of all dermatological visits. What is interesting about this statistic is that few people actually know that a dermatologist is the person to see for any sort of finger Continue Reading
What To Do After A Skin Biopsy
By Alexandra Matkevich RN Due to our climate, Australians are at a high risk of skin cancer and sun related changes to the skin. It is recommended to go for regular skin checks with your GP or dermatologist. If there is any cause for concern, your Continue Reading
Skin Cancer Management
Skin Cancer Subtypes There are many different types of skin cancer. The following is a brief outline of the different types of skin cancer and which cells they come from. The skin has three very distinct layers, known as the epidermis (the Continue Reading
Mycosis Fungoides
The name mycosis fungoides is somewhat misleading. With such a name, it sounds as though it should describe a fungal infection. However, mycosis fungoides is actually a term that describes a cutaneous (skin) T-cell lymphoma. Essentially, this means Continue Reading
Alopecia Areata
'Alopecia' is a word used to describe hair loss. 'Areata' means 'round'. Alopecia areata is a relatively common auto-immune condition affecting the scalp and body hair. There are four main sub-types described: 1. Alopecia areata - Round, bald Continue Reading