Blog Frequently asked questions about skin conditions January 6, 2026 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment What can I do about acne? There is a difference between acne and teenage pimples. Teenage pimples usually resolve on their own within one or at most two years. True acne vulgaris, however, can persist for 10 to 15 years and may cause significant consequences. If acne lasts a long time, is severe, causes scarring, […] Read more » acne Allergic contact eczema Chronic venous insufficiency cornu cutaneum Eczema on hands Hair loss melanoma Mole Mycosis Nummular eczema Perioral dermatitis pityriasis psoriasis rosacea Scabies Seborrheic dermatitis warts
Blog Everything You Need to Know About Skin Cancer: Recognition, Risks, and Treatment October 13, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment The Layers of the Skin The skin consists roughly of three layers: Epidermis (outer skin) – the outermost layer, the protective barrier that shields you from environmental factors and prevents dehydration. You can compare it to the peel of an apple: that’s how thin the epidermis is. Dermis – contains strong connective tissue that gives […] Read more » Cancer from sun damage melanoma skin cancer Skin cancer treatment Squamous cell skin cancer
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases S – Z Skin cancer February 9, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms The symptoms of skin cancer vary depending on the type. Basal cell carcinoma often appears as glossy, reddish bumps. Squamous cell carcinoma usually presents as a bump covered with keratin, typically on sun-exposed areas of the skin. Melanoma shows as irregularly shaped spots or bumps that have uneven pigmentation, ranging from brown to black. […] Read more » melanoma skin cancer
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases S – Z Sun and skin January 24, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment What is meant by “skin types”? People with lighter skin types burn more easily than those with darker skin types. Skin types are commonly classified into six categories: Burns very easily, rarely or never tans. Burns easily, tans slowly. Burns moderately, tans gradually. Rarely burns, tans very well (Mediterranean skin types). Never burns, naturally dark […] Read more » actinic keratosis basal carcinoma melanoma skin aging squamous carcinoma sunburn wrinkles
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases L – O Lentigo solaris January 22, 2025 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | 1 Comment on Lentigo solaris What is a lentigo? A lentigo (synonyms: age spot, liver spot, sunspot; plural: lentigines) is a benign pigmented spot that commonly appears later in life on sun-exposed areas of the skin, such as the face, chest, and the backs of the hands. People with fair skin are more likely to develop lentigines. There is a […] Read more » Age spots Benign pigmentation Brown spots on the skin Lentigo solaris melanoma Pigmentation spots skin aging Skin care sun protection Sun-damaged skin Sunspots UV damage
Skin diseases A-Z Skin diseases L – O Lentigo Maligna Melanoma May 31, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Large, flat, brownish patches, often on the face. Changes in size, color, or texture of the patch. Areas within the patch may become darker and develop a bumpy texture. Causes Primarily caused by prolonged exposure to UV radiation from the sun. Genetic predisposition can also play a role. Diagnosis Dermatological examination and skin biopsy. […] Read more » Cancer from sun damage Lentigo maligna Lentigo maligna melanoma Malignant lentigo Malignant skin tumor melanoma Melanoma on the face Melanoma treatment Pigmentation change due to melanoma Pigmentation spots Skin abnormality from sun exposure skin cancer Skin cancer from the sun Skin change from sun Skin tumor Sun-related skin cancer Sunspot
Skin diseases L – O Melanoma May 30, 2024 / August 12, 2026 by Dick van Gerwen | Leave a Comment Symptoms Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that originates in the melanocytes, the cells that produce pigment. Although it is one of the less common types of skin cancer, it can be very serious if not detected early. Symptoms include: A new, unusual growth or a change in an existing mole. The mole may […] Read more » ABCDE method Dark spot on the skin Malignant mole melanoma Melanoma treatment Rapidly growing mole skin cancer Skin examination Sun-damaged skin Suspicious pigmented spot