Skin Diseases InformationSkin Diseases InformationSkin disorder, is related to epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. It can be due to bacterial, viral, or fungal infections. Skin disorders can be a sign of imbalance in your system. 
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Herpes Simplex
2007-07-03 06:24:00 Small red-ringed blisters can occur anywhere, especially around oral and genital areas. Associated and often preceded by burning and stinging. Regional lymph nodes may be swollen and tender. Blisters rupture early, leaving serous crusts which can then become secondarily infected. Viral cultures and ELISA are positive. More About: Herpes , Simplex
Papular Urticaria
2007-06-30 06:12:00 Almost exclusively in children, this is a widespread reaction to insect bites such as fleas, bedbugs, chiggers, or gnats, and may persist for long periods. The tendency will fade with onset of adolescence. More About: Pula
Pediculosis
2007-06-26 15:54:00 Lice Pediculosis is a parasitic infestation of the skin of the scalp, trunk, or pubic areas. Itching may be very intense and scratching may result in deep excoriations over the affected area. Head lice are easiest to see above the ears and at the nape of the neck. The nits (egg sacs) are attached to hairs, close to the skin. Body lice deposit visible nits on vellus hair. Head and body lice are
Scabies
2007-06-22 13:46:00 Scabies is a common dermatitis caused by infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei. The entire family may be affected. Skin lesions are scattered groups of pruritic vesicles and pustules in "runs" or "burrows" on the sides of the fingers, palms, wrists, elbows, axillae, as well as around the waist and groin. Itching occurs almost exclusively at night. Microscopic examination of a scraping will reveal
Secondary Syphilis
2007-06-17 13:45:00 Generalized maculopapular eruptions are most common, although lesions may be pustular or follicular as well (or combinations of any of these types). Condylomata lata are raised, weeping papules on the moist areas of the skin and mucous membranes. The patient generally feels sick, can have regional lymphadenopathy, but complains only of minimal itching. Diagnosis of syphilis is based on a More About: Econ , Onda , Hili , Syphilis
Condyloma Acuminatum
2007-06-13 13:44:00 Genital Warts Highly contagious and sexually transmitted, soft, skin-colored, fleshy warts can be pin-head papules or cauliflower-like masses that are caused by the human papilloma virus. On the vulva, perianal area, vaginal walls, cervix, or on the shaft of the penis, warts can be raised clusters and obviously wart-like, or so small they only become recognizable after application of 5% acetic More About: Mina , Cumin
Herpes Simplex in AIDS
2007-06-09 13:40:00 Lesion in the perianal area becomes a deeply ulcerated, very painful, disabling infection. More About: Aids , Herpes , Simplex
Herpes Simplex, Vulva
2007-06-06 06:10:00 Painful, recurrent, grouped vesicles. Viral shedding occurs even when no lesions are present. This sexually transmitted disease can complicate pregnancy. More About: Vulva , Herpes , Simplex
Herpes Simplex, Penis
2007-06-05 06:10:00 Red, sharply marginated, grouped vesicles usually become crusted sores within 48 hours. Typical distribution includes prepuce, coronal sulcus, glans, shaft. Deep aching pain of the perineum may occur 2 to 3 days before appearance of the skin lesions. Itchy and painful, lesions generally recur in the same location. More About: Penis , Herpes , Simplex
Guttate Psoriasis
2007-06-03 06:07:00 A form of psoriasis characterized by the rapid development of myriad small lesions, 3 to 10 mm in diameter, on all areas of the body, especially the extremities. More often seen in young people. More About: Psoriasis
Pustular Psoriasis
2007-05-28 12:18:00 Generally, a chronic, disabling condition of the palms and soles, it can also be a part of a very severe generalized reaction. More About: Psoriasis
Psoriasis of the Scalp
2007-05-24 06:49:00 The lesions are red, sharply defined plaques covered with thick silvery scales. This distinguishes psoriasis from the diffuse or patchy redness and scaling of seborrheic dermatitis. More About: Psoriasis
Psoriasis of the Nails
2007-05-23 06:44:00 Pitting of nail surface with spots of white to yellowbrown (oil droplets) reflects psoriatic changes in the nail matrix and nail bed respectively. Distally, there are irregular onycholysis, splitting, and dystrophic changes. Onycholysis may simulate onychomycosis; therefore, fungal culture will be valuable in diagnosis. More About: Nails , Psoriasis , Nail
Atypical Moles
2007-05-22 06:29:00 Dysplastic change implies abnormal cell development, which does not necessarily imply precancerous change. These atypical moles, show irregular outlines, and different shades and patterns of brown color. If they appear in a person with a family history of melanoma and are multiple in number, the incidence of cancer developing reaches 100%. If they are sporadic in pattern and number, they should More About: Mole , Pica
Malignant Melanoma
2007-05-21 07:43:00 Recognized through the mnemonic, "A-B-C-D:" Asymmetry of contour, irregularity of Border and Color, and Diameter larger than 6 mm. Melanoma s vary from macules to nodules. Color ranges from flesh tints to pitch black and mixtures of white, blue, purple, and red. Any pigmented skin lesion with recent change in appearance should be suspected. Malignant melanoma can exist in a superficial spreading More About: Elan , Elano
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
2007-05-11 08:00:00 This lesion usually appears on skin that shows other significant changes of chronic sun exposure. Especially prevalent in fair-skinned people who sunburn easily and tan poorly. It may arise out of actinic keratoses. Characteristically, the lesion appears fairly rapidly as a small red, conical, hard nodule. Should it appear on the mucus membrane or lip area, it behaves much more aggressively and More About: Cell
Basal Cell Carcinoma
2007-05-08 09:13:00 This lesion represents 90% of skin cancers. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common cancer. On the face, it usually starts as a reddened papule or nodule with a smooth surface and a translucent, pearly quality. Because of a poorly formed stroma, it is fragile and often bleeds. On the torso, the lesion has an irregular surface, bright red color, sometimes scaly, with a distinct edge. Histologic More About: Cell
Actinic Keratoses
2007-05-07 13:39:00 Actinic keratoses are single or multiple, fleshcolored or slightly hyperpigmented, dry, rough, scaly lesions which occur on skin exposed to the sun. Cells are atypical, and they are considered to be pre-malignant because some may eventually become squamous cell cancers.
Erythema Chronicum Migrans
2007-05-07 13:35:00 Lyme Disease Caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans by a deer tick bite, infection, is characterized by erythema migrans. A flat or slightly raised red lesion appears at the site. The reaction can become quite large, is generally circular in shape, and can show several concentric rings (target pattern). Erythema migrans is often accompanied by flu-like
Candidiasis
2007-04-26 09:31:00 Common normal flora, but it may become an opportunistic pathogen widespread in patients with AIDS and other immunosuppressed patients. Mucocutaneous candidiasis occurs on the vulva, anus, breast or groin folds. Superficial denuded beefy red areas with or without scattered satellite vesicopustules with marginal scaling. Microscopic examination with 10% KOH reveals budding spores and short hyphae.
Tinea Versicolor
2007-04-26 09:27:00 Asymptomatic to mildly itchy macules that scale readily on scraping. Lesions, usually occur on the trunk, but may appear on upper arms, neck, face, and groin. Caused by a yeast organism, Pityrosporum orbiculare. Altered pigmentation can be very subtle to obvious, both hypo and hyperpigmented. KOH shows characteristic spores and hyphae. Fungal culture is not useful.
Tinea Capitis
2007-04-25 07:20:00 Along with hair loss, the scalp surface shows seborrheic dermatitis-like scaling, impetigo-like crusting, pustules, inflammatory nodules or kerion. Identify tinea with KOH culture onto a fungal media. No longer a disease confined to children. If infection suspected, all family members should be examined.
Nummular Dermatitis
2007-04-25 07:17:00 A pruritic dermatosis, characterized by round to oval (coin-shaped) areas of vesiculation, superficial crusting, and redness. Number of lesions varies from few to many. More often this is a symmetrical pattern in young adults. Not related to atopic dermatitis. More About: Dermatitis
Seborrheic Dermatitis
2007-04-19 07:05:00 Seborrheic dermatitis is generally limited to the scalp; however, dry scales and underlying erythema can occur on the face, ears, chest, back, and body folds. Skin may be dry or oily. In infants, a widespread reaction is associated with minimal discomfort. The yeast organism, Pityrosporum, may be a factor. Mild scaling without any erythema is often termed simple dandruff. Tinea capitis may More About: Dermatitis
Vesicular Hand Dermatitis
2007-04-18 08:08:00 This disorder is a severely pruritic reaction in individuals with a personal or family history of allergic manifestations. It is characterized by flares of congestion resulting in deep and superficial blisters, followed by peeling, scaling, and a dry, reddened surface. Flares generally result from contact with irritants, but stress is also a significant factor. More About: Hand , Dermatitis |
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