Interesting Cases

• Psoriasis
  

  This 24 year-old female came to our office for red and white silver scaly plaques on her elbows. She said she has been dealing with these spots off and on her entire life. She has tried many different creams and greasy ointments, but is tired of having to constantly apply them every night. She came to see Dr. Badia to ask if there were any alternative treatments.

• PRP Treatment on a burn

  A 42 year old female patient came into our office for a burn on her right leg. She stated that the burn initially occurred two months ago and she has been getting treated by another physician. She came to see Dr. Badia for a second opinion. Dr. Badia recommended that this patient have a procedure called PRP performed on the burn to help it heal naturally.

• Lichen Striatus

  One of our pediatric patients came to our office with a rash of raised discolored bumps on her left thigh. The "bumps" did not hurt or itch. She does not have the rash anywhere else on her body.

• Eczema Craquele

  A patient came to our office with a red, itchy rash on both her legs. She stated the rash gets worse during the colder weather and after a hot shower.

• Lichen Planus

  A 19 year old male came into our office with a complaint of a dark patch on his forehead and right cheek. He stated that the lesions were present for five months and were not painful or itching. He stated that he had not started any new medications or products.

• Mycobacterium Marinum Infection of the Skin

  A man presented to our office with a purple rash on his hand and forearm. He states that the rash is not itching or painful and no one else at home has the rash. Upon further questioning by Dr. Badia, the patient did state that the only thing he had done differently in the past few weeks was clean his fish tank.