Examination of the Face Examine the face before a close-up mirror using a secondary mirror as required.1. Examine the texture of the facial skin. Note any recent growth, bleeding points, long unhealed sores, or any painful swollen areas on the… Continue Reading →
Skin Cancer and Other Growths. Skin cancers often begin on the skin of the nose, especially where the nostril flares into the cheek. Other skin growths, for instance, warts and blood-filled tumors, oftentimes are found in the skin of weather-beaten… Continue Reading →
Examination of the Nose The nose should be examined by close-up mirror observation with a good light in various positions of the head. 1. Observe the skin of the nose for any unhealing sore, warty growth, soreness, redness, recent enlargement… Continue Reading →
Examination of the Ear With a mirror and good light, examine closely the ear skin and shell; look for any obvious blocking of the ear canal and test the ear’s hearing ability in the suggested manner. 1. Examine the external… Continue Reading →
Senile Ectropion. In later years, when skin has lost some of its elasticity and firmness, the facial skin may sag. The lower eyelids are often affected, and may sag so that they no longer touch the eyeball, and the inner… Continue Reading →
Moles The ordinary mole begins in youth, but may develop in middle or even later years of life. They are usually light brown, with a slightly elevated appearance and considered desirable as a beauty spot by many people. Most moles,… Continue Reading →