Articles on oncodermatology

Natalia Osovalyuk, dermatovenerologist at Dobrobut Medical Center, tells about the peculiarities of their use for children. Oncologists have noticed that melanoma (skin cancer) occurs 10-20 times more often in adult patients who have received sunburns in childhood. It should also be noted that chil

Lymphadenopathy in children: key points of diagnosis Lymphadenopathy – this is a condition of hyperplasia (enlargement) of lymph nodes. This term is a preliminary diagnosis that requires further clarification with the help of clinical and laboratory examination and observation in dynamics. Th

Skin cancers are malignant tumors that develop from the cells of the superficial layer of the skin (epidermis). There are 2 main types of skin cancers - basal cell and squamous cell. Both types have a favorable prognosis, as they quite rarely metastasize to lymph nodes and internal organs, and there

Melanoma is a malignant skin tumor that develops from melanocytes—cells that produce the pigment melanin. The diagnosis is established after performing an excisional biopsy (removal of the tumor with a small margin from the tumor edge) and histological examination, during which the thickness

The development of malignant neoplasia of the skin prevails in the light-skinned population, in particular - in blue-eyed and gray-eyed people with blond hair, redheads, as they are prone to sunburn and freckles. Women and men are affected with equal frequency, dark-skinned people are rarely affecte

The influence of the sun on the skin Tan — it is the darkening of the skin due to the production of melanin pigment by the cells of the lower layer of the epidermis, called melanocytes, under the influence of ultraviolet UV rays, which activate them. Ultraviolet takes part in the natural syn

Treatment of syphilis in women during pregnancy Syphilis is considered the most serious sexually transmitted disease. Syphilis is especially dangerous and insidious in women who notice the disease only in the late stages. Since the consequences of congenital syphilis in children can be very severe

Kaposi's sarcoma: causes, symptoms and diagnosis The first documented description of Kaposi's sarcoma dates back to 1872. In European countries, people in the age range from 50 to 70 years are more prone to the disease, and men get sick 2-3 times more often than the female part of the population. W

Melanoma (skin cancer) – a malignant skin disease characterized by rapid development and damage to internal organs. Most often, the disease is diagnosed in young people and older people (after 65 years). Representatives of the European race with light skin are at the greatest risk. Heredity pl

The working morning of our doctors begins with a meeting, which has long been called the "five-minute meeting" in the medical world. Today's specialists are planning on this five-minute period. listen, review, study documents, analyze, make appointments, conduct research A patient can receive consu

Keratoma causes, symptoms and treatment Keratoma is a benign neoplasm of the skin formed from the cells of the surface layer of the epidermis. It can be both vague and clearly limited growth of dark color. The main treatment of keratoma is conservative therapy. Operative intervention is recommended

Keratosis in children and adults: symptoms, treatment Keratosis is an excessive thickening of the horny layer of the skin. In this case, the general well-being is not disturbed, but the skin acquires an unkempt, rough appearance, which confuses the patient and causes self-doubt, worsening his social

Reasons for the appearance of new red moles on the body A nevus is a visible limited chronic lesion of the skin or mucous membrane. Nevi are congenital and acquired (most often appear in childhood and adolescence). The term "nevus" is used to denote conditions caused by neoplasia and hyperplasia of

Pigment spots on the skin: causes, symptoms, treatment tactics The presence of pigment spots on the skin is called hyperpigmentation. A change in the natural color of the skin not only affects the aesthetic appearance, but can also signal dangerous diseases. Reasons There are many causes of skin hy