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Dermatoses is a general term used to describe any skin defect or lesion on the skin. Systemic means it affects the entire body, rather than a single part. |
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Hemangioma of Skin
A hemangioma is an abnormal buildup of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs.
A hemangioma is an abnormal buildup of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs.
Cold Sore
Herpes labialis is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It leads to the development of small and usually...
Herpes labialis is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It leads to the development of small and usually...
Psoriasis
We have all seen psoriasis - a chronic skin disorder with red patches and silvery flaking scales. About 3% of the...
We have all seen psoriasis - a chronic skin disorder with red patches and silvery flaking scales. About 3% of the...
Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition involving inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, or eyelids.
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition involving inflammation of the cheeks, nose, chin, forehead, or eyelids.
Seborrheic Eczema
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on...
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on...
Hives
Hives are raised, often itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or...
Hives are raised, often itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or...
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there is loss of pigment (color) from areas of skin, resulting in irregular white...
Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there is loss of pigment (color) from areas of skin, resulting in irregular white...
Mouth Ulcers
Mouth ulcers are sores or open lesions in the mouth. (See also mouth sores or canker sores)
Mouth ulcers are sores or open lesions in the mouth. (See also mouth sores or canker sores)
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Necrotizing soft tissue infection is a rare but very severe type of bacterial infection that can destroy the muscles,...
Carbuncle
A carbuncle is a skin infection that often involves a group of hair follicles. The infected material forms a lump,...
A carbuncle is a skin infection that often involves a group of hair follicles. The infected material forms a lump,...
Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria. See also: Orbital cellulitis; Periorbital cellulitis.
Cellulitis is a common skin infection caused by bacteria. See also: Orbital cellulitis; Periorbital cellulitis.
Hypohidrosis
An abnormal lack of sweat in response to heat may be harmful, because sweating allows heat to be released from the body....
An abnormal lack of sweat in response to heat may be harmful, because sweating allows heat to be released from the body....
Cutis Laxa
Cutis laxa(Latin for loose or lax skin) is a connective tissue disorder in which the skin lacks elasticity and hangs in...
Decubitus Ulcer
A pressure ulcer is an area of skin that breaks down when you stay in one position for too long without shifting your...
A pressure ulcer is an area of skin that breaks down when you stay in one position for too long without shifting your...
Dyshidrotic Eczema
Dyshidrotic eczema is a condition in which small, itchy blisters develop on the hands and feet.
Dyshidrotic eczema is a condition in which small, itchy blisters develop on the hands and feet.
Canker Sore
A canker sore is a painful, open sore in the mouth. Canker sores are white or yellow and surrounded by a bright red...
A canker sore is a painful, open sore in the mouth. Canker sores are white or yellow and surrounded by a bright red...
Herpes Stomatitis
Herpetic stomatitis is a viral infection of the mouth that causes ulcers and inflammation. These mouth ulcers are not...
Herpetic stomatitis is a viral infection of the mouth that causes ulcers and inflammation. These mouth ulcers are not...
Ichthyosis Vulgaris
Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common skin disorder passed down through families that leads to dry, scaly skin.
Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common skin disorder passed down through families that leads to dry, scaly skin.
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease characterized by inflammation and a skin rash. It is a type of inflammatory...
Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease characterized by inflammation and a skin rash. It is a type of inflammatory...
Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin.
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin.
Ingrown Nails
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows down and into the skin of the toe. There may be pain, redness,...
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows down and into the skin of the toe. There may be pain, redness,...
Acrodermatitis
Acrodermatitis is a childhood skin condition that may be accompanied by mild symptoms of fever and malaise. It may also...
Acrodermatitis is a childhood skin condition that may be accompanied by mild symptoms of fever and malaise. It may also...
Sebaceous Cyst
A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac under the skin filled with a cheese-like or oily material. See also: Carbuncle; Cyst;...
A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac under the skin filled with a cheese-like or oily material. See also: Carbuncle; Cyst;...
Seborrheic Keratosis
Seborrheic keratosis is noncancerous (benign) wart-like growths on the surface of the skin.
Seborrheic keratosis is noncancerous (benign) wart-like growths on the surface of the skin.
Pilonidal Sinus
A pilonidal cyst is a small pit, or dimpled area, that can occur anywhere along the crease between the buttocks (sacral...
A pilonidal cyst is a small pit, or dimpled area, that can occur anywhere along the crease between the buttocks (sacral...
Lichen Planus
Lichen planus is a disease in which there is an itchy, swollen rash on the skin or in the mouth.
Lichen planus is a disease in which there is an itchy, swollen rash on the skin or in the mouth.
Stasis Dermatitis
Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition due to the buildup of fluid (swelling) under the skin.
Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition due to the buildup of fluid (swelling) under the skin.
Corns and Callosities
Corns and calluses are thickened layers of skin caused by repeated pressure or friction.
Corns and calluses are thickened layers of skin caused by repeated pressure or friction.
Acne
Acne is a skin condition that causes whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red lesions (papules, pustules, and cysts) to...
Acne is a skin condition that causes whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red lesions (papules, pustules, and cysts) to...
Leg Ulcers
Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition due to the buildup of fluid (swelling) under the skin.
Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition due to the buildup of fluid (swelling) under the skin.Topics
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