Pityriasis Rosea February 2, 2011 Pityriasis rosea is a common skin disease. It appears as a rash that can last from several weeks to several months. The way the rash looks may differ from person to person. It most often develops in the spring and the fall, and seems to favor adolescents and young adults. Pityriasis rosea is uncommon in… Read More
Porphyria Cutanea Tarda February 1, 2011 Porphyria is blood disorder in which cells fail to change chemicals (porphyrins) to the substance (heme) that gives blood its color. Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, also called PCT, is the most common type of porphyria. PCT can be genetic or acquired. The genetic form is determined by a deficiency in the liver chemical uroporphyrinogen or a… Read More
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum January 31, 2011 Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is an inherited disorder of the connective tissue in the skin, eyes, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular system. Typically the skin lesions begin in childhood but are not noticed until adolescence because of there is a lack of symptoms in addition to the rash. It is important to recognize this disease early in order… Read More
Progressive Pigmentary Purpura January 28, 2011 Lawrence Jaeger is an expert Medical Dermatologist and discusses Progressive Pigmentary Purpura and treatments for Poison Ivy. There are several types of pigmented purpura, also called capillaritis, but the most common condition appears as pinhead-sized, reddish brown spots sprinkled in clusters on the skin, usually on the legs. The condition can fade away in a… Read More
Poison Ivy Dermatitis January 27, 2011 Lawrence Jaeger is an expert Medical Dematologist and provides treatment for patients suffering from Poison Ivy in New York. Poison ivy dermatitis appears as soon as four hours or as long as 10 days after the exposure, depending on individual sensitivity and the amount exposure. As the rash appears, any sensitivity a person had begins… Read More
Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris January 26, 2011 Doctor Lawrence Jaeger provides useful information on treatment and prevention of Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, a rare skin disorder. Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare condition that is often initially mistaken for another skin disorder, usually psoriasis. PRP is not really a single condition, but rather a group of unusual eruptions that cause red scaly… Read More
Pitted Keratolysis January 25, 2011 Doctor Lawrence Jaeger, Medical Director at Advanced Dermatology Associates provides treatmet options for patients suffering from Pitted Keratolysis. What is the cause of pitted keratolysis? Pitted keratolysis is caused by several bacterial species, including corynebacteria, Dermatophilus congolensis, Kytococcus sedentarius, actinomyces and streptomyces. In moist conditions, the bacteria proliferate. The pitting is due to destruction of… Read More
Perioral Dermatitis January 24, 2011 Perioral dermatitis is a facial rash that tends to occur around the mouth. Most often it is red and slightly scaly or bumpy. Any itching or burning is mild. It may spread up around the nose, and occasionally the eyes while avoiding the skin adjacent to the lips. It is more rare in men and… Read More
Chemical Peels January 21, 2011 Doctor Lawrence Jaeger is an expert Medical,Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatologist and provides Chemical Peels for patients at Advanced Dermatology Associates, a network of Dermatologic treatment centers in New York City. There are three main types of peels. Light peels are most commonly performed using alpha-hydroxy acids. These are naturally occurring acids found in fruits and… Read More
Cryosurgery (Cryotherapy) January 20, 2011 Doctor Lawrence Jaeger treats patients in need of Cryotherapy for skin disorders at Advanced Dermatology Associates in New York City. Cryosurgery is used frequently by dermatologist to treat many skin problems. Liquid nitrogen is sprayed on to the area of skin freezing it. Light freezing causes a peeling, moderate freezing a blistering and hard freezing… Read More