Skin Cancer and Related Lesions-Benign Skin Lesions of the Upper Extremities

Benign Skin Lesions of the Upper Extremities

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Video Summary

In this video, Jeremy discusses various benign skin lesions and their characteristics. He explains the terminology used to describe the lesions, such as macule, patch, papule, plaque, vesicle, and bulla. Jeremy provides examples of common skin lesions, including angiomas, warts, molluscum, herpes, seborrheic keratosis, melanoma, dermatofibroma, granuloma annulare, solar lentigo, chronic infections, foreign bodies, myxoid cysts, nevi, knuckle pads, and more. He also discusses the treatment options for each type of lesion, including electro desiccation, cryotherapy, immunotherapy, lasers, curettage, topical steroids, interlesional steroids, and others. Jeremy emphasizes the importance of thorough examination, history taking, and proper diagnosis when dealing with skin lesions. He concludes by mentioning specific treatment methods for skin tags and answering audience questions about wart treatment.

Keywords

benign skin lesions

treatment options

dermatofibroma

cryotherapy

wart treatment