Protection from sunburn: The sun is most intense between 10am-3pm, so try to limit exposure during these hours. Wear sunscreens with a sun protective factor (SPF) of at least 30. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes prior to sun exposure (to allow skin to absorb it); sunscreen absorbs ultraviolet light reducing the…
Types of malignant melanoma: Superficial spreading melanoma: this type appears as a brown or a black lesion, flat or slightly raised that may show irregular borders and color variegation. It’s the most common type of melanoma in whites and most often appears on the upper arm and back in men…
Malignant melanoma is a serious skin cancer affecting the melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells located at the base of the epidermis (see the skin). They are responsible for producing Melanin which is a protein that gives color to the skin, eyes and hair. In the skin melanin pigment acts as an…
Also called Skin cancer-basal cell, Rodent ulcer It is the most common type of skin cancer. It originates from the basal cells of the epidermis (see the skin). It occurs more often in men than women and used to be more common after the age of 40 but it is…
The skin like other organs in the body can be affected by cancer. Skin cancer is an abnormal and uncontrolled growth of skin cells that can be divided into three types: Squamous cell carcinoma. Basal cell carcinoma. Malignant melanoma. Squamous cell carcinoma: This type of cancer originates from the squamous…
Hydrotherapy is the external use of water in the medical treatment of certain diseases. Most burn units in hospitals have hydrotherapy rooms. Hydrotherapy softens and removes dead tissue enabling new healthy tissue to form and promote healing. Hydrotherapy can have other effects in addition to removing dead and damaged tissue,…
Tissue expansion is a procedure that allows the body to grow extra skin. It is done by inserting a silicone balloon expander under the skin near the area to be repaired (such as scars happening after burns) and then gradually filling the balloon with salt water over time causing the…
Gastritis refers to inflammation of the lining (mucosa) of the stomach which may progress to form an ulcer. Risk factors: Patients on mechanical ventilators or who are intubated for more than 24 hours. Smoke inhalation. Severe burns such as third degree burns. Trauma. Severe illness. Shock such as septic shock,…
One of the most common causes of hospital admission of pediatric patients is burns. Most pediatric burns occur at home. The most common cause of burns in young children is exposure to hot liquids (scald injury) such as hot water. Contact with hot objects is the second most common cause…
Burn injury may be severe and may involve any part of the body including the face. Facial scars are considered in general as a cosmetic problem, whether or not they are hypertrophic. There are several ways to reduce the appearance of facial scars. Often the scar is simply cut out…