Patient Education

A dimple is a small pit or depression in the skin. Location: in the midline (center) of the lowest part of the back. It is near the tip of the tailbone. You can feel the tailbone under it. Hidden within the gluteal cleft (“butt crack”). Must separate the buttocks to see it. The dimple opening […]

STI stands for Sexually Transmitted Infection. STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease. It’s an older term and means the same thing. Some STIs cause serious complications. Do everything you can to prevent them.

A fungus infection of the scalp. The medical name is Tinea capitis

Roseola is widespread fine pink rash that’s caused by a specific virus. Classic feature is that the rash is preceded by 3 to 5 days of high fever.

Skin infection with 1 or more ring-shaped spots. Has a rough edge and clearing of the center

A pink rash that is all over the body (widespread). Small or large pink spots

The skin is punctured by a pointed narrow object (such as a needle). Puncture wounds that contain splinters or slivers are covered elsewhere.

Rash or redness on one small part of the body (localized). Red or pink rash. Small spots or solid redness.

A very itchy rash with blisters. Caused by contact with the poison ivy plant

A viral infection of the lungs.

Pityriasis Rosea (PR) is a widespread skin rash. Special finding: a large “herald patch” that precedes the rash by 1 to 2 weeks

A bacterial infection of the lungs.

Small pale spots on the face. Called Pityriasis Alba (PA)

A tiny, harmless worm that lives in the colon (large bowel). It causes itching of the anus.

A rash around the mouth from contact with food. Mostly seen in babies and toddlers