Re: Skin problems & possible solutions

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Good information as usual Lottie. As for Seborrheic keratoses... I had

several hundred all over, they completely cleared up when I began taking

flaxseed oil. My dermatologist told me there was a relationship there.

On Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 1:20 AM, Lottie Duthu <lotajam@...> wrote:

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> I was looking for another timely article that was in today's paper, but as

> I usually try to find the author and original author to give credit to and I

> ran across this article, about possible skin diseases and other areas of the

> skin. I will post the rather lenghty article in a small portion, as it is

> quite lengthy, but I give you the option of reading it - or not. There is

> also a mention of Vitamin D and how much is healthful. That subject has come

> up several times in the past month and even before, so if you take Vitamin

> D3, then you should use it sparingly and not overkill. I use it faithfully,

> but I have a doctor's prescription for it and take it once a month. Speak to

> your doctor about your own needs.

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> Liver Spots

> Liver spots (medically referred to as lentigos or sun-induced or pigmented

> lesions) are flat brown spots on the skin. They are almost universal signs

> of aging. Occurring most noticeably on the hands and face, these blemishes

> tend to enlarge and darken over time. The extent and severity of the spots

> are determined by a combination of skin type, sun exposure, and age. These

> spots are harmless, but should be distinguished from lentigo maligna, which

> is an early sign of melanoma.

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> Seborrheic Keratoses

> Seborrheic keratoses, (also called seborrheic warts), are among the most

> common skin disorders in older adults. Their cause or causes are unknown.

> They usually appear on the head, neck, or trunk and can range in size from

> 0.2 cm to 3 cm (a little over an inch). They are well defined and appear to

> be pasted onto the skin, but their appearance can vary widely:

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> a.. They can be smooth with tiny, round, pearl-like formations embedded in

> them.

> b.. They can be rough and warty.

> c.. They can be brown or black.

> Seborrheic keratoses sometimes look like melanoma, since they can have an

> irregular border, but they are always benign. A dermatologist can tell the

> difference between them, although experts warn that melanomas may " hide "

> among these benign lesions and go unnoticed without close inspection. In

> general, seborrheic keratoses have a uniform appearance while melanomas

> often have a smooth surface that varies in height, color density, and

> shading. In some cases, keratoses may cause itching or irritation. They can

> be easily removed with surgery or freezing. Vitamin D3 ointment is also

> showing promise in clinical trials.

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> http://tinyurl.com/4ojw584

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> FYI,

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> Lottie Duthu

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