Author: Dr.Roop saini

Kertosis Pilaris Keratosis pilaris is a benign, genetic condition causing dry, itchy, thick bumps on the skin. It may resemble goosebumps or be mistaken for acne. The bumps are caused by plugs of dead skin around hair follicles. Keratosis pilaris generally appears during childhood and for some people it may fade or resolve during adulthood. … Continue reading Keratosis Pilaris

Herpes Simplex Virus Herpes simplex virus is categorized into 2 types, herpes simples virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 causes painful lesions of the mouth, commonly referred to as cold sores or fever blisters. The other type, HSV-2 causes lesions of the genital and perianal regions, also known as… Continue reading Herpes Simplex Virus

Brown Spots / Age Spots As time passes, we can see the aging process in our skin and the suns effects. This can show up as brown, red and white spots of discoloration and growths, skin thinning, and precancerous and cancerous areas. Some people call them liver spots but the technical name is solar lentigines.… Continue reading Brown Spots/ Age Spots

Folliculitis Folliculitis is characterized by inflammation and infection around hair follicles. The infections can be either bacterial or fungal but are most commonly bacterial. It presents as red, painful bumps or white-headed pimples around hair follicles. It is a very common disease, having more than 3 million cases per year in Kenya. Symptoms usually don’t… Continue reading Folliculitis

Hives Urticaria is a type of allergic reaction characterized by itchy inflammation of the skin commonly known as “hives”. Hives are characterized by superficial, localized swelling and redness of the skin. Hives can affect the entire body or only have partial involvement. Hives look different from person to person, ranging from tiny dots to large… Continue reading Hives

Vitiligo Vitiligo is a relatively common disorder causing loss of pigment in the skin. Millions of people worldwide have vitiligo and it affects males and females equally. The etiology of vitiligo is unknown and there is no cure, however it is thought to be an autoimmune condition. Twenty-five to fifty percent of people with vitiligo… Continue reading Vitiligo

Lumps, Bumps and Cysts We treat all lumps, bumps and cysts at The Dermatology Clinic. Lumps and bumps can be many different things such as lipomas, dermatofibromas, etc. We recommend bringing in all new lesions for evaluation and diagnosis. We perform biopsies and excisions in office to remove all growths. Cysts are common, benign sac-like… Continue reading Lumps, Bumps and Cysts:

Head Lice Head lice are small parasitic insects that thrive by feeding on human blood. Although the scalp is the most common site of infestations, other hair-bearing areas may be involved, including pubic region, eyebrows or eyelashes. Lice are particularly common among pre-school and elementary school-aged children.  Lice are transmitted via hair-to-hair direct contact and… Continue reading Head Lice

Dermatitis Dermatitis is a broad term used to describe rashes. There are many types of dermatitis. Some of the most common are seborrheic dermatitis, eczema or atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, stasis dermatitis, asteatotic eczema, nummular eczema and dyshidrotic eczema. Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic, relapsing, form of dermatitis that occurs in areas with a lot… Continue reading Dermatitis

Diabetes is a condition that affects the way the body uses glucose (sugar). We get glucose (sugar) from the carbohydrates we eat which are then transferred into energy. Diabetes affects insulin, a hormone produced to help glucose be processed from the bloodstream to the body itself for energy. There are two types of diabetes, type… Continue reading Diabetes-Related Skin Conditions