Facial Deformity and Irregularity. No two sides of anybody’s face are exactly alike. The ears differ; the eyes differ; the sides of the face or the nose or the mouth are not equal and facial movements also differ on each… Continue Reading →
Tics, Unintended Facial Movements. Tics are unusual nervous twitches in the face, caused by spasms of local facial muscles. Some twitching can be stopped at will, but others are entirely uncontrollable. Tics are not serious when they represent temporary excessive… Continue Reading →
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 →
Sinus Trouble. The sinuses are hollow, air filled spaces in the bones of the eyebrows, cheekbones and face and are similar to small rooms opening directly into the nose chamber. They are easily infected, do not drain easily, and are… 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 →