Abstract: Aiming at the situation of dermatoscopic images with fuzzy lesion boundaries, variable morphology and high similarity to background, this paper proposes a skin lesion segmentation algorithm ...

Medicare also covers the destruction of precancerous skin lesions, or actinic keratoses. This article will discuss what Medicare covers for early detection in place of skin cancer screening.

What keeps me coming back to this one again and again is that it feels like it melts right into my skin rather than sitting on top of it. It's not uncommon for people with dry skin to also deal ...

Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection caused by a virus of the same name. It produces benign, raised bumps, or lesions ... for people who live with HIV if they contract molluscum contagiosum.

A 50-year-old Hispanic man is referred for evaluation of a raised, darkened area on his upper back. He states that the site was first noted approximately 6 months ago and has rapidly enlarged. The ...

A 52-year-old, HIV-positive man presents with penile lesions that have persisted despite treatment with acyclovir ... HSV-2 is generally transferred by means of genital contact involving mucous ...

Miliaria rubra is a type of heat rash or prickly heat that happens when sweat becomes trapped under the skin. Children tend to get it more than adults because their sweat glands are still developing.

The cool and calming aloe vera in this scrub can naturally hydrate, soothe and nourish your skin. If you can't stop picking at your chest and back, you need a pimple patch. Not only will these ...

Description of Skin Lesions: This 49-year-old female ... Location: Localized granuloma annulare lesions usually start on the dorsal aspect of the hands and arms but may also start on the feet.

Skin-picking disorder (dermatillomania or excoriation disorder) and autoimmune disorders often go together. With skin picking, you have a compulsive urge to pick, scratch, rub, pull, or scrape your ...