How to Manage Styes and Recurring Chalazions
INSIDE THE MYSTERY OF SKIN BUMPS GROWTH BEGONE!
Have you noticed one or more mysterious lesions on your chest, back, scalp, or around your eyelids that resemble a chewed-up wad of gum or the surface of the brain? If so, you may have a lesion called a Seborrheic Keratosis . Extremely common among older adults, Seborrheic Keratosis is a totally benign phenomenon caused by an overgrowth of cells that results in an extra layer of skin forming on the epidermis (the top layer of skin). These growths may be dark brown, intermediate brown, or flesh-colored, sometimes with a waxy appearance. If they’re small, they can generally be left alone. However, if they grow larger, become itchy and irritating, or begin to bleed, they can be addressed by a dermatologist or, in cases where they appear near the eyelids or in your eyelashes, then an eyelid plastic surgeon is your best choice to remove these and protect your eyelid structure.
the eyelid margin or within you lash line, it’s best to address it when it’s smaller so that your surgeon doesn’t need to dig so deeply or remove too many eyelashes.
If you experience a sudden eruption of multiple lesions, there is possibility it could represent the Leser-Trélat sign , which could signal a risk of an internal malignancy, such as breast or gastric cancer. Whether you notice a single seborrheic keratosis or a vast number, it is highly advised to have your skin surveyed by a dermatologist who can diagnose the issue properly and rule out more serious health disorders. Although the definitive cause of Seborrheic Keratosis has yet to be determined, it doesn’t appear to result from sun exposure. It is generally believed to be caused by natural aging, genetics, skin friction or hormonal changes (such as during pregnancy).
Treatment is variable and could include freezing the growth until it turns darker and eventually falls off or trimming it away (dermatologist approach). When it’s on
Please contact us if you’d like more information or have any questions or concerns about recent growths on your eyelid skin.
Teriyaki Beef Skewers
Inspired by AllRecipes.com
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1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup soy sauce
3 large garlic cloves, chopped 4 lbs boneless round steak, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices Bamboo skewers soaked in water
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1/2 cup pineapple juice (optional)
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1/2 cup water
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DIRECTIONS 1. In a large bowl, whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, pineapple juice, water, vegetable oil, and garlic together. Drop beef slices into the mixture and stir to coat. 2. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours. 3. Remove beef from marinade, shaking to remove excess liquid. 4. Thread beef slices on skewers in a zig-zag pattern. 5. Preheat grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate. 6. Cook beef skewers for about 3 minutes per side until the meat is cooked through.
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