Carate, also known as Pinta, is a skin disease caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium called Treponema Carateum.The signs and symptoms of Carate are as follows:Carate only affects the skin. It begins as itchy, flat, reddened areas on the arms, hands, face, feet, legs, or neck.These affected areas enlarge and thicken; however, after several months, some three to nine months later, further thickened  Read More

Ulcers in and near the mouth due to the infectious organism are called Dichuchwa (Bejel) Disease. It caused the transmission of the organism in a body through infected food utensils.Incidence:It occurs during the teenage and adolescent ages like:55% are from 16 years and above.20% involves people of adult ages.25% percent of children of six years and above found till date.  Read More

The exceedingly rare genetic ailment Chanarin-Dorfman syndrome (CDS) is characterized by dry, scaly skin at birth, increasing fatty liver disease, and varying degrees of muscle involvement. This syndrome is also accompanied by hearing loss, small stature, vision issues, and slight intellectual handicap.The disease is frequently discovered a few years later in childhood when more symptoms start to appear, even thoug  Read More

Grover’s disease can usually be treated using topical medications, but sometimes requires oral medication, injections, or light therapy to treat it.Cortisone cream: Your dermatologist will prescribe you a cortisone cream if you have a small blister or outbreak that doesn’t itch.Tetracycline: If you have larger outbreaks that itch and cover the entire trunk, your dermatologist may prescribe the  Read More

A genetic disorder called harlequin ichthyosis is transmitted by autosomal recessive genes.No cure availableYour baby will need lifelong care for their condition once they are released from the NICU. They will need extensive daily care to exfoliate dead skin and keep their skin moisturized.After initial therapy, care becomes a critical component of the equation because there is no cure for Harl  Read More

Specific treatment for incontinentia pigmenti has not yet been described. However, the management of the disease requires a multidisciplinary approach and needs consultation with different specialists from time to time.Lesions appear within a few months from birth but disappear by adolescence. However, the lesions recur and require to be managed.All stage lesions must be kept cool and dry.The patients develop hypo  Read More

Lichen Urticatus is the most common childhood skin condition. It is distinguished by itchy and irritating red blotches or hives.It is caused by a hypersensitive allergic reaction to insect bites, drugs, food, plants, and prolonged sun exposure.Hives are characterized by raised red splotches that itch or burn and can range in size from small dots to large patches covering multiple areas of your body at the  Read More

Ringworm (tinea corporis) is a skin condition caused by a fungal infection, and no ringworm is involved in it. The name comes from the appearance of circular rashes on the skin.Here are simple cures and medications to treat ringworm.Topical antifungal: Over-the-counter antifungal creams kill the fungus and promote healing. Effective antifungal medications include miconazole, clotrimazole, and terbinafin  Read More