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    Glossary Skin Bumps

    raised areas on skin due to various underlying causes

    Skin bumps, also known as skin lumps or nodules, are raised areas on the skin that can vary in size, shape, and color. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including infections, allergic reactions, benign growths like cysts or lipomas, and more serious conditions such as skin cancer. Identifying the underlying cause often requires a clinical examination and sometimes additional diagnostic tests.

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      research Common Skin Disorders in Pediatric Skin of Color

      35 citations , October 2019 in “Journal of pediatric health care”
      This article reviews the clinical presentations, pathophysiology, and treatment options for various skin conditions in children with skin of color and reports no new findings.

      research Skin alterations as possible clinical markers of diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome

      April 2024 in “Russian Journal of Preventive Medicine”
      This review discusses how skin changes like acanthosis nigricans and psoriasis can indicate metabolic syndrome components such as insulin resistance and dyslipidemia, suggesting a potential role for early diagnosis and treatment in reducing cardiovascular risks associated with the syndrome.

      research Skin Problems of Blacks

      6 citations , July 1976 in “JAMA”
      This article discusses dermatological issues associated with black skin, such as postinflammatory pigmentation and keloids, and highlights the need for practitioners to understand these racial characteristics; it reports no new clinical results.

      research Pregnancy and Skin

      26 citations , June 2012 in “The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India”
      This review discusses various skin changes during pregnancy, noting that while most are benign and resolve after childbirth, some may require careful medical management for the safety of the mother and fetus; it reports no new results.
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      community [26M] Min 5 month progress, worse skin?

       49 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced skin irritation and acne while using Minoxidil foam, but after stopping both the foam and a sea salt spray, their skin improved. They plan to try oral Minoxidil, suspecting the sea salt spray, not Minoxidil, was the main cause of their skin issues.

      community Does anyone here take isotretinoin to make their scalp less oily?

       2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses using isotretinoin (Accutane) to reduce scalp oiliness and manage scalp issues like seborrheic dermatitis, inflammation, and chronic itch. A user shares that taking 20mg of Accutane every other day effectively reduces oily hair and skin.

      community Michael Scott Season 1 vs Season 7 Hair

       789 upvotes 5 months ago
      Steve Carell's hair transformation from Season 1 to Season 7 of "The Office" is attributed to a possible hair transplant and changes in styling. Discussions also mention the use of treatments like Propecia and Accutane for skin and hair issues.
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