Surfer’s ears (also known as exostoses) take years to form, and occur with chronic exposure to cold water or air. It is common in swimmers and surfers who dip their…
Surfer's ear (also known as exostoses) are bony ear canal growths that occur when the ear is routinely exposed to cold water and air. Many surfers, swimmers, and water adventurers…
Overview Otoplasty is the term given to various techniques to correct an over protruded ear. Although fully functional, over protruded ears can have devastating social consequences. Children with this anatomical…
When should reconstruction of the face occur after Mohs surgery? Basal cell carcinoma is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Due to the chronic sun exposure of the head…
Case Report Male in his 50s was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma of the left cheek, just below the eyelid. He underwent Mohs surgical excision of this cancer and was…
What is the best reconstruction after Mohs surgery? Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer afflicting close to a million patients a year. The head and…
A keloid is a scar that forms due to an overgrowth of collagen, a protein found in skin, at the site of a healing injury. Unlike typical scars, keloids grow…
What is Graves’ Disease? The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located on the front of the neck below the larynx. It’s function is to produce hormones, called T3 and…