Alopecia Totalis

Rare autoimmune condition characterized by the complete loss of hair on the scalp

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Most common type of skin cancer. Grows slowly and rarely spreads.

Contact Dermatitis

Inflammatory skin condition caused by direct contact with an irritant or allergen.

Malignant Melanoma

Serious type of skin cancer that develops in the melanocytes.

Methicillin-Resistant Stahpylococcus Aureus

Drug-resistant bacterial infection commonly associated with healthcare settings

Necrotizing Fasciitis

Rare but severe bacterial infection, referred to as "fles-eating disease"

Photodynamic Therapy

Treatment that uses light-sensitive medication and specific type of light to destroy anormal or cancerous cells.

Psoriasis

Chronic autoimmune skin condition that causes rapid buildup of skin cells, resulting in scaly patches, redness, and inflammation.

Scleroderma

Chronic autoimmune disease characterized by hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Common type of skin cancer that originates in the squamous cells of the epidermis.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Chronic autoimmune disease that can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs.

Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Life-threatening skin condition involving widespread peeling and epidermal detachment, often triggered by severe drug reactions.

Named after: Moritz Kaposi, Hungarian dermatologist

Rare form of cancer affecting blood vessels, presenting as purple, red, or brown lesions on skin and mucous membranes.

Named after: Karl Langer, Austrian anatomist

Natural tension lines the skin that indicate the direction of underlying collagen fibers.