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Allergic Eczema
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes.Infantile eczema; Atopic dermatitis; Dermatitis- atopic.
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes.Infantile eczema; Atopic dermatitis; Dermatitis- atopic.
Hemangioma of Skin
A hemangioma is an abnormal buildup of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs.About 30% of hemangiomas are present at birth. The rest appear in the first several months of life.
A hemangioma is an abnormal buildup of blood vessels in the skin or internal organs.About 30% of hemangiomas are present at birth. The rest appear in the first several months of life.
Cold Sore
Herpes labialis is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It leads to the development of small and usually painful blisters on the skin of the lips, mouth, gums, or lip area.
Herpes labialis is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It leads to the development of small and usually painful blisters on the skin of the lips, mouth, gums, or lip area.
Pemphigoid
Bullous pemphigoid is a skin disorder characterized by large blisters.The cause is not known, but may be related to immune system disorders.
Bullous pemphigoid is a skin disorder characterized by large blisters.The cause is not known, but may be related to immune system disorders.
Psoriasis
We have all seen psoriasis - a chronic skin disorder with red patches and silvery flaking scales. About 3% of the world's population has some form of psoriasis.
We have all seen psoriasis - a chronic skin disorder with red patches and silvery flaking scales. About 3% of the world's population has some form of psoriasis.
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 oily areas such as the scalp or inside the ear.
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp or inside the ear.
Hives
Hives are raised, often itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine.
Hives are raised, often itchy, red welts on the surface of the skin. They are usually an allergic reaction to food or medicine.
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there is loss of pigment(color) from areas of skin, resulting in irregular white patches that feel like normal skin.
Vitiligo is a skin condition in which there is loss of pigment(color) from areas of skin, resulting in irregular white patches that feel like normal skin.
Mouth Ulcers
Mouth ulcers are sores or open lesions in the mouth.(See also mouth sores or canker sores).Mouth ulcers are caused by many disorders.
Mouth ulcers are sores or open lesions in the mouth.(See also mouth sores or canker sores).Mouth ulcers are caused by many disorders.
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Necrotizing soft tissue infection is a rare but very severe type of bacterial infection that can destroy the muscles, skin, and underlying tissue.
Cutaneous Candidiasis
Cutaneous candidiasis is infection of the skin with candida fungus.Skin infection- fungal; Fungal infection- skin; Skin infection- yeast; Yeast infection- skin; Intertriginous candidiasis.
Cutaneous candidiasis is infection of the skin with candida fungus.Skin infection- fungal; Fungal infection- skin; Skin infection- yeast; Yeast infection- skin; Intertriginous candidiasis.
Carbuncle
A carbuncle is a skin infection that often involves a group of hair follicles. The infected material forms a lump, called mass, which occurs deep in the skin.
A carbuncle is a skin infection that often involves a group of hair follicles. The infected material forms a lump, called mass, which occurs deep in the skin.
Hypohidrosis
An abnormal lack of sweat in response to heat may be harmful, because sweating allows heat to be released from the body. The medical term for absent sweating is anhidrosis.
An abnormal lack of sweat in response to heat may be harmful, because sweating allows heat to be released from the body. The medical term for absent sweating is anhidrosis.
Impetigo
Impetigo is caused by streptococcus(strep) or staphylococcus(staph) bacteria. Methicillin-resistant staph aureus( MRSA) is becoming a common cause.
Impetigo is caused by streptococcus(strep) or staphylococcus(staph) bacteria. Methicillin-resistant staph aureus( MRSA) is becoming a common cause.
Cutis Laxa
Cutis laxa(Latin for loose or lax skin) is a connective tissue disorder in which the skin lacks elasticity and hangs in loose folds.
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 weight.
A pressure ulcer is an area of skin that breaks down when you stay in one position for too long without shifting your weight.
Erysipelas
Erysipelas is a type of skin infection( cellulitis).Erysipelas is usually caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. The condition may affect both children and adults.
Erysipelas is a type of skin infection( cellulitis).Erysipelas is usually caused by group A Streptococcus bacteria. The condition may affect both children and adults.
Diaper Rash
The best way to deal with the common ailment of diaper rash is good prevention. Keep a baby's diaper area clean, cool and dry.
Dyshidrotic Eczema
Dyshidrotic eczema is a condition in which small, itchy blisters develop on the hands and feet.The cause is unknown. The condition seems to appear during certain times of the year.
Dyshidrotic eczema is a condition in which small, itchy blisters develop on the hands and feet.The cause is unknown. The condition seems to appear during certain times of the year.
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 area.
A canker sore is a painful, open sore in the mouth. Canker sores are white or yellow and surrounded by a bright red area.
Herpes Stomatitis
Herpetic stomatitis is a viral infection of the mouth, characterized by ulcers and inflammation. These mouth ulcers are not the same as canker sores, which are caused by a different virus.
Herpetic stomatitis is a viral infection of the mouth, characterized by ulcers and inflammation. These mouth ulcers are not the same as canker sores, which are caused by a different virus.
Fungal Nail Infection
Fungal nail infection is an infection of the nails by a fungus.Nails- fungal infection; Onychomycosis; Infection- fungal- nails; Tinea unguium.
Fungal nail infection is an infection of the nails by a fungus.Nails- fungal infection; Onychomycosis; Infection- fungal- nails; Tinea unguium.
Tinea Versicolor
Tinea versicolor is a long-term(chronic) fungal infection of the skin.Tinea versicolor is relatively common.
Tinea versicolor is a long-term(chronic) fungal infection of the skin.Tinea versicolor is relatively common.
Ichthyosis Vulgaris
Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common skin disorder passed down through families that leads to dry, scaly skin.Ichthyosis vulgaris is one of the most common of the inherited skin disorders.
Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common skin disorder passed down through families that leads to dry, scaly skin.Ichthyosis vulgaris is one of the most common of the inherited skin disorders.
Dermatomyositis
Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease characterized by inflammation and a skin rash. It is a type of inflammatory myopathy.The cause of dermatomyositis is unknown.
Dermatomyositis is a muscle disease characterized by inflammation and a skin rash. It is a type of inflammatory myopathy.The cause of dermatomyositis is unknown.
Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin.Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus that is a member of the poxvirus family.
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin.Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus that is a member of the poxvirus family.
Ingrown Nails
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows into the skin of the toe. There may be pain, redness, and swelling around the nail.
An ingrown toenail occurs when the edge of the nail grows into the skin of the toe. There may be pain, redness, and swelling around the nail.
Acrodermatitis
Acrodermatitis is a childhood skin condition that may be accompanied by mild symptoms of fever and malaise. It may also be associated with hepatitis B and other viral infections.
Acrodermatitis is a childhood skin condition that may be accompanied by mild symptoms of fever and malaise. It may also be associated with hepatitis B and other viral infections.
Sebaceous Cyst
A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac under the skin filled with a cheese-like or oily material.Sebaceous cysts most often arise from swollen hair follicles. Skin trauma can also induce a cyst to form.
A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac under the skin filled with a cheese-like or oily material.Sebaceous cysts most often arise from swollen hair follicles. Skin trauma can also induce a cyst to form.
Seborrheic Keratosis
Seborrheic keratosis is noncancerous( benign) wart-like growths on the surface of the skin.Benign skin tumors- keratosis; Keratosis- seborrheic; Senile keratosis.
Seborrheic keratosis is noncancerous( benign) wart-like growths on the surface of the skin.Benign skin tumors- keratosis; Keratosis- seborrheic; Senile keratosis.
Pilonidal Sinus
A pilonidal dimple is a small pit or hollow area(sinus) in the area at the very top of the crease between the buttocks(sacral area).
A pilonidal dimple is a small pit or hollow area(sinus) in the area at the very top of the crease between the buttocks(sacral area).
Keloid
Keloids are the excess growth of scar tissue at the site of a healed skin injury.Hypertrophic scar; Keloid scar; Scar- hypertrophic.
Keloids are the excess growth of scar tissue at the site of a healed skin injury.Hypertrophic scar; Keloid scar; Scar- hypertrophic.
Lichen Planus
Lichen planus is a disease in which there is an itchy, swollen rash on the skin or in the mouth.The exact cause of lichen planus is unknown.
Lichen planus is a disease in which there is an itchy, swollen rash on the skin or in the mouth.The exact cause of lichen planus is unknown.
Actinic Keratosis
Actinic keratosis is a precancerous growth on the skin.Solar keratosis; Sun-induced skin changes- keratosis; Keratosis- actinic(solar).Actinic keratosis is caused by sun exposure.
Actinic keratosis is a precancerous growth on the skin.Solar keratosis; Sun-induced skin changes- keratosis; Keratosis- actinic(solar).Actinic keratosis is caused by sun exposure.
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 caused by pressure or friction on skin.
Corns and calluses are thickened layers of skin caused by repeated pressure or friction.Corns and calluses are caused by pressure or friction on skin.
Acne
Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or"zits.".Acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin, called pores, become clogged.
Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or"zits.".Acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin, called pores, become clogged.
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.
Eczema
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes.Infantile eczema; Atopic dermatitis; Dermatitis- atopic.
Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that involves scaly and itchy rashes.Infantile eczema; Atopic dermatitis; Dermatitis- atopic.Topics
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