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	Skin Lesions \| AHealthyMe.com
		A skin lesion is a superficial growth or patch of the skin that does not resemble the area surrounding it.
		Primary skin lesions are variations in color or texture that may be present at birth, such as moles or birthmarks, or that may be acquired during a person's lifetime, such as those associated with infectious diseases (e.g.
		Skin lesions caused by an allergic reaction can be avoided by determining what the offending agent is and removing it from the home or workplace, or, if this is impossible, developing strategies for safely handling it, such as with gloves and protective clothing.
	www.ahealthyme.com /topic/skinlesions (1919 words)

	Arsenic-Induced Skin Lesions among Atacameño People in Northern Chile Despite Good Nutrition and Centuries of ...
		However, the prevalence of skin lesions among men and children in the small population studied was similar to that reported with corresponding arsenic drinking water concentrations in both Taiwan and West Bengal, India--populations in which extensive malnutrition has been thought to increase susceptibility.
		Skin lesions due to arsenic ingestion are a problem in themselves, and there is some evidence that those who have them may be at particularly increased risk of arsenic-caused internal cancers (2).
		A diagnosis of arsenic-induced skin lesions was made if at least one of the four examining physicians indicated that one or more skin findings were definitely of a type caused by arsenic and a further two of the examining physicians categorized them as at least probably related to arsenic.
	ehp.niehs.nih.gov /members/2000/108p617-620smith/smith-full.html (4385 words)

	SKIN DISEASE IN LUPUS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The skin rashes and lesions of lupus erythematosus can be divided into those that are specific to lupus and those that can occur in other diseases as well as lupus (non-specific lesions).
		The non-specific lupus lesions include several forms of hair loss (alopecia) which are not related to the presence of discoid lupus lesions in the scalp.
		Individual lupus lesions can be treated with the topical application of steroid creams, the application of a steroid impregnated tape to cover the lupus lesion, or the intralesional injection of low doses of steroid.
	www.hamline.edu /lupus/articles/skin_disease_in_lupus.html (1770 words)

	Lesions
		Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States.
		While skin cancers can be found on any part of the body, about 80% appear on the face, head, or neck where they can be disfiguring as well as dangerous.
		Lesions can also be treated that are not even suspected as cancerous, but that the individual would like to have treated for cosmetic purposes.
	www.drmossie.com /Lesions.html (289 words)

	Skin Disease in Lupus - Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
		Skin cancer can occasionally develop in long-standing DLE lesions; therefore, any changes in a long-standing DLE lesion should be brought to your doctor's attention.
		The skin lesions seen in infants with neonatal LE are similar to SCLE lesions.
		A very small percentage of women with SCLE skin lesions are at risk for having a baby with neonatal LE or heart damage at birth (congenital heart block).
	www.lupus.org /education/brochures/skindisease.html (2152 words)

	THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 10, Ch. 109, Diagnostic Approach To Skin Diseases
		Primary lesions are early skin changes that have not yet undergone natural evolution or change caused by manipulation.
		A plaque is a plateau-like lesion > 10 mm or a group of confluent papules.
		A nodule is a palpable, solid lesion > 5 or 10 mm; it may or may not be elevated.
	www.merck.com /pubs/mmanual/section10/chapter109/109c.htm (389 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Rashes
		Seborrheic dermatitis is a rash that appears in patches of redness and scaling around the eyebrows, eyelids, mouth, nose, the trunk, and behind the ears.
		Impetigo -- common in children, this infection is from bacteria that live in the top layers of the skin.
		Shingles -- a painful blistered skin condition caused by the same virus as chickenpox.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/003220.htm (957 words)

	Social Security Online
		Skin lesions that interfere with the motion of your joints and that very seriously limit your use of more than one extremity; that is, two upper extremities, two lower extremities, or one upper and one lower extremity.
		Skin lesions on the palms of both hands that very seriously limit your ability to do fine and gross motor movements.
		Skin lesions on the soles of both feet, the perineum, or both inguinal areas that very seriously limit your ability to ambulate.
	www.ssa.gov /disability/professionals/bluebook/8.00-Skin-Adult.htm (1903 words)

	eMedicine - Skin, Benign Skin Lesions : Article by Todd A Morton, MD, FACS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		When a lesion of similar clinical and histologic appearance is found in a sun-exposed location, it is referred to as an AK of the bowenoid type.
		Sebaceous adenoma is a nodular and lobulated lesion with peripheral generative cells and variable sebaceous differentiations as the center of the lesion is approached.
		When the lesion is observed histologically, the lower one half of the lesion tends to be slightly less cellular with bundles of spindle cells, which are related to their presumed Schwann cell derivatives.
	www.emedicine.com /plastic/topic390.htm (7127 words)

	Laser Derm Kansas City Skin Care Center
		The skin lesions called early beginnings of skin cancer are those with a proven ability to evolve into skin cancer.
		Skin is abraded away with a rapidly rotating brush or manual sanding method, down to the depth necessary to remove sun-damaged skin.
		In some cases there may be a genetic predisposition to skin cancer-either "cancer in the family" or the inheritance of a type of skin that increases risk for skin cancer.
	www.laser-derm.com /SkinCancersAndSkinLegions.htm (2862 words)

	SKIN LESIONS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		A RASH is a skin eruption of reddish blemishes that may be flat or raised.
		Skin lesions known as PIMPLES form a hard tip called a "head." The head is usually fl, white, or yellowish in color.
		A BLISTER is a build-up of fluid under the surface layer of the skin.
	www.metrohealth.org /HI/indexes/SKIN4986.htm (529 words)

	Florida Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery
		Removal of skin lesions for cosmetic reasons is one of the most common procedures performed by dermatologists.
		Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease characterized by skin lesions and discomfort.
		The skin lesions caused by psoriasis are red and elevated, overlaid with thick, silvery scales.
	www.fsdds.org /conditions.html (392 words)

	Dermatomositis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Typically, skin lesions are first seen in dogs 12 to 24 weeks of age.
		Skin lesions are variable in size and are hairless, red, and scaly or crusty.
		Skin biopsies are very important especially if the dog or any of its relatives are to be used for breeding.
	www.dogpatch.org /sheltie/dermo.html (515 words)

	Cryotherapy (freezing skin lesions). DermNet NZ
		Specialist dermatologists sometimes freeze small skin cancers such as superficial basal cell and in situ squamous cell carcinomas (Bowen's disease), but this is not always successful so careful follow-up is necessary.
		The nitrogen is applied to the skin lesion for a few seconds, depending on the desired diameter and depth of freeze.
		Skin lesions may fail to clear or may recur at a later date, necessitating further cryotherapy, surgery or other treatment.
	dermnetnz.org /procedures/cryotherapy.html (662 words)

	Spring Garden Family Practice - Skin Lesions
		They are usually seen on sun-exposed skin areas such as the hands and face, and they are light, medium or dark brown in color.
		A lump with normal overlying skin is usually either a lipoma (a benign fatty tumor) or a sebaceous cyst (a clogged oil gland).
		Skin tags are benign flesh colored or brown "tags" that hang off the skin.
	www.sgfpyork.com /skinlesions.htm (1113 words)

	Healthopedia.com - Skin Lesions (Lesions on the Skin)
		A skin lesion is a condition in which an area of the skin has a change in appearance.
		When several skin lesions occur at the same time, the condition is often called a rash.
		poor circulation, which commonly causes skin lesions in the lower legs known as stasis dermatitis.
	www.healthopedia.com /skin-lesions (446 words)

	Skin Changes -- Topic Overview
		Colored skin spots (pigmented lesions), such as freckles, moles, or flesh-colored skin spots or growths, may be present at birth or develop on the skin during childhood or adulthood.
		While most skin bumps, growths, moles, or colored skin spots are normal skin changes that occur with aging, some may be indications of cancer.
		Skin cancer sometimes appears as a growth or mole, a change in a growth or mole, a sore that does not heal, or irritation of the skin.
	www.webmd.com /hw/health_guide_atoz/aa64591.asp (134 words)

	Skin Lesion Recognition
		Primary lesions occur de novo in the skin and often reflect the underlying etiology.
		It must be kept in mind that lesions in skin disease may undergo a sequential evolution, resulting in a variety of identifiable changes in the skin, that when observed together can assist in deducing the underlying pathologic changes, and formulating a differential diagnosis.
		The skin elevation is due to accumulation of intercellular fluid beneath the roof of the vesicle.
	www.cvm.okstate.edu /instruction/mm_curr/dermatology/glossary.htm (1153 words)

	American Family Physician: Recognizing neoplastic skin lesions: a photo guide - includes patient information
		A complete skin examination is important particularly in high-risk patients because, at the stage when they are curable, skin cancers are painless and often inconspicuous.
		Comprising 60 percent of primary skin cancers, the basal cell carcinoma is a slow-growing lesion that invades tissue but rarely metastasizes.
		As the lesion continues to grow, the central area becomes atrophic, leaving a hollow that is covered by thin skin, often with visible vessels, which eventually ulcerates (Figure 3).
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3225/is_n4_v58/ai_21183143 (873 words)

	Dr. Kalamaras - Face and Skin Lesions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Skin lesions are removed in the office whether small or large; or if you have multiple lesions anywhere on your body at the same office visit.
		These lesions could be anywhere on the body: face, head, neck, chest, etc...
		Some of these lesions can be removed scarless (no scar), especially the ones on the face.
	www.lipoman.com /skinlesions.htm (190 words)

	Cafe Au Lait Spot - Pigmented Skin Lesions
		Pigmented lesions are caused by an excess of melanin in certain skin cells (melanin is the substance that gives skin its color).
		Some pigmented lesions, such as café-au-lait, freckles, and age spots, are closer to the surface (in the epidermis), while others are deeper in the skin (in the dermis).
		Pigmented lesions vary in color, depending on the type of lesion and the natural tone of the person's skin.
	www.beautybeforeage.com /laser/laser_pigment.htm (562 words)

	Ask Dr. Paul — Losing Weight, Sunblock and Skin Lesions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		A skin lesion is a spot of skin disease.
		While it is rare for girls your age to have skin cancer, it is important for you to examine your skin carefully and take note of any new lesions or changes in existing ones.
		Fortunately, the vast majority of lesions that develop in girls your age are benign (not cancerous) and pose no threat to your future health.
	www.briomag.com /briomagazine/healthandbeauty/a0003392.html (1011 words)

	PREMALIGNANT SKIN LESIONS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Actinic keratosis is a skin condition that is not cancer, but may change into cancer over a period of time.
		Most skin lesions, moles, freckles, and pigmented areas are harmless.
		It is difficult to tell the difference between premalignant skin lesions, skin cancers, and other skin conditions.
	www.metrohealth.org /HI/indexes/CANC3473.htm (346 words)

	eMedicine - Skin Malignancies, Basal Cell Carcinoma : Article by Maurice Y Nahabedian, MD, FACS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		These lesions range from benign conditions such as a freckle or keratosis to malignant lesions such as basal or squamous cell carcinoma.
		The lesion may be scaly, with areas of atrophy or scarring, and can be mistaken for eczema or psoriasis.
		Failure to refrain from labeling or coding a skin lesion of uncertain behavior as a carcinoma until after it is biopsied and the final pathology is determined
	www.emedicine.com /plastic/topic476.htm (1917 words)

	AcneTypes
		It is a clogging of the hair follicles that leads to unsightly, and sometimes painful, skin lesions and pimples.
		Cyst: Similar to a pustule, a cyst is an inflamed, pus-filled lesion that goes deep into the skin, and can cause pain and scarring.
		Nodule: These are large, solid and often painful skin lesions that are buried deep in the skin layers.
	www.about-skin-disorders.com /acne/acne-types.php (504 words)

	Cancer: Premalignant Skin Lesions
		Actinic keratosis (AK) is a skin condition that is not cancer, but may change into cancer over time.
		AK lesions appear as rough, red or brown, scaly patches on the skin.
		But, it is difficult to tell the difference between AK lesions, skin cancers and other skin conditions.
	www.baptistonline.org /health/library/canc3473.asp (308 words)

	Excision of skin lesions. DermNet NZ
		A common reason why skin lesions are excised, is to fully remove skin cancers such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma.
		Other reasons that skin lesions are excised include cosmetic appearance, to remove an inflamed cyst, or recurrent infection.
		It is impossible to cut the skin without scarring in some way, so you will always have some sort of scar.
	dermnetnz.org /procedures/excision.html (655 words)

	FIRST DRUG DEVICE COMBINED TREATMENT FOR CERTAIN PRE-CANCEROUS SKIN LESIONS APPROVED (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Food and Drug Administration today announced the approval of Levulan Kerastick (aminolevulinic acid HCI) for Topical Solution, 20%, to be used in conjunction with photodynamic therapy for treatment of actinic keratoses (AKs)(pre-cancerous skin lesions) of the face or scalp.
		AKs are rough, scaly, red or brown patches that begin on the surface of the skin.
		The Levulan Kerastick is a two-stage treatment process which involves the topical application of aminolevulinic acid by a doctor directly to the individual AK lesions, followed 14 to 18 hours later by photodynamic therapy.
	www.fda.gov /bbs/topics/NEWS/NEW00704.html (432 words)

	Neonatal and Common Skin Lesions
		Newborn skin is thinner and has less hair than older infants.
		There is a paucity of normal protective skin flora and there are potentially vulnerable areas around the cord, scalp lesions, and circumcision for invasion of organisms.
		Cutis Marmonata- bluish mottling of the skin on trunk and extremities.
	pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu /neonatalSkin.html (373 words)

	Healthy Skin Care Products Anti Wrinkle Creams & Skin Firming Serums Cosmetics.
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	www.skinenergizer.com (333 words)

	Rashes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Rashes involve changes in color or texture of the skin.
		A dermatologist is most qualified to deal with skin disorders, though many primary care doctors are comfortable dealing with common rashes.
		He or she will ask questions about past medical conditions, medications, problems that run in the family, and recent illnesses or exposures.
	www.shands.org /health/information/article/003220.htm (261 words)

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