A group of rare cancers that begin to develop in fat cells in the legs or arms is called liposarcoma. While most of them are removed surgically, some of them may recur. That’s why doctors may prescribe additional treatment and long-term follow-up. It also helps detect new tumors in the early stages before they spread. […]
A condition in which fatty tissue grows into a lump under the skin is called a lipoma. Usually, these lumps move easily when you touch them and may feel rubbery (not hard). Most of the time, lipomas do not cause any health problems and do not need treatment. However, if one of them is bothering […]
A type of pneumonia in which the fatty or oily substance in the lungs becomes inflamed is called lipoid pneumonia. Usually, it occurs when a person breathes in or aspirates oils. Some examples include cooking oils, essential oils, vaping oils, petroleum jelly, nasal sprays, and decongestants that contain mineral oils. Moreover, there is another type […]
A long-term (chronic) condition that negatively affects the legs and causes swelling, pain, and hardening of the skin and fat is called lipodermatosclerosis. Early detection and prompt treatment usually help improve the prognosis of this condition. In other words, lipodermatosclerosis is a disorder in which high pressure in the leg veins causes inflammation in the […]
A health condition that causes abnormal fat buildup on both sides of the lower part of the body (most of the time, in the legs) is called lipedema. Sometimes, people with lipedema may experience a fat buildup in the arms. While people with lipedema may experience pain, it may negatively affect their daily routine. Unfortunately, […]
A type of oral cancer in which the tumor begins to develop in the squamous cells that line the oral cavity and certain facial structures (including the lips, tongue, cheeks, and throat) is called lip cancer. Furthermore, this type of cancer has a high survival rate because doctors often diagnose it in the early stages. […]
A health condition that causes an unhealthy fear of tornadoes or hurricanes is called lilapsophobia. Most of the time, the fear is not rational and is much greater than the risk itself. Furthermore, the official diagnosis of lilapsophobia is “specific phobia”, and people with this condition may have several phobias. Check some examples below: Astraphobia […]
A rare hereditary disease that increases the risk of developing cancer is called Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS). Unfortunately, there is no way to prevent it, but with early and consistent cancer screenings and treatment, you can reduce the impact of the disease. In other words, Li-Fraumeni syndrome is a genetic disorder that increases your and your […]
A chronic (long-term) inflammatory disorder that negatively affects the skin on the genitals is called lichen sclerosus. Experts do not fully understand what exactly causes this condition, but they think it is an autoimmune disorder. Doctors usually recommend topical medicines, light therapy, immunosuppressants, and circumcision to treat this disorder. Most of the time, lichen sclerosus […]
A disease that causes inflammation of the skin is called lichen planus. The primary symptoms are usually a rash that may appear on the arms, legs, scalp, nails, and genital area. While most of the time, this condition disappears without treatment, in some cases, people may need some options to relieve the symptoms (such as […]
Dr. Paul K. Huddleston is an urologist in Newark, Delaware and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, Newark Health Methodist Hospital Alliance. He received his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock and has been in practice between 12-16 years.
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