We call rash the appearance of one or more red blotchy rash. The rash may be asymptomatic, but in most cases, is accompanied by other symptoms such as itching, fever or local pain.
Cellulite, those unwanted irregularities in the skin that provide an appearance similar to orange peel, is called in medicine hydrolipodystrophy gynoid.
Warts are small benign tumors that appear on the skin caused by infection by the human papillomavirus (HPV), the same virus that usually causes cancer of the cervix, anus or penis. Although they are caused by the same type of virus, warts and cancers in the sex organs usually originate in distinct subtypes of HPV.
The diaper dermatitis, popularly called roasting, is a baby skin irritation, which appears in the areas covered by the diaper, usually by prolonged contact with feces or urine. The diaper dermatitis is a very common phenomenon and does not necessarily indicate parental neglect with baby hygiene.
Erysipelas and cellulitis are two infections with similar characteristics that develop when bacteria can overcome the skin barrier, invading and infecting the subcutaneous tissues.
Dandruff is a very common problem, characterized by itching and peeling of the skin in the region of the scalp. Although dandruff is neither contagious nor severe, its presence can be embarrassing and sometimes difficult to treat. Although poorly seen, dandruff is not necessarily a sign of lack of personal hygiene.
The miliaria, popularly known as prickly heat, is a skin eruption characterized by the appearance of small bubbles, which can be light or reddish. The rash is a common dermatitis, particularly in children and infants, and is caused by obstruction of the ducts of the glands that produce sweat.
The pilonidal cyst, also called a pilonidal abscess, is an injury that usually occurs in the upper part of the fold that divides the buttocks just above the anus.
Pityriasis rosea is a relatively common skin rash that causes a rash characterized by reddish or pink patches that cause intense itching. Their causes are not fully understood but it is believed that the disease has a viral origin.
Rosacea is an inflammatory skin disease, chronic, incurable and primarily affects adults. Women are more affected, but it is in men the disease is usually more severe. Rosacea causes redness on the face and can produce small pustules, similar to acne, there also be called by some acne rosacea. If not treated properly, the disease tends to worsen over time.
Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as seborrheic eczema, is a common skin disease and non-serious. This form of dermatitis is a chronic inflammation that occurs in skin areas that contain large numbers of sebaceous glands.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis (also known as Lyell's syndrome) are two similar diseases that occur due to a serious immune reaction, usually after the use of certain medications. Both are a kind of severe allergic reaction.
Stretch marks are skin lesions in the form of lines that occur due to hormonal factors and a rapid growth or weight gain. These scars are very common and do not cause any significant medical problems, but can be cause for aesthetic concern for some people.
Photoprotection means protecting yourself from the sun. Most people believe that sunscreen (or sunscreen or sunblock) is enough to give us that protection, but that's not true, sunscreen is not synonymous with sun protection.
The PV is a very common skin mycosis caused by the fungus Malassezia genus. The PV is also known by the names spleen cloth, beach ringworm or tinea versicolor.
The keloid is an unusual and aesthetically undesirable as healing of skin, characterized by being a exuberant scar thick, with raised and reddish color. The term keloid is of Greek origin and means something like "tumor aspect." The name is quite appropriate, since the keloid is even a benign tumor.
Vitiligo is a disease that affects about 1% of the world population and causes progressive depigmentation of the skin, reaching all ethnicities, being, however, clinically more evident when it occurs in people with darker skin. In this text we will address the causes and current treatment options for vitiligo.
