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- Chilblains
Patients with chilblains are generally prescribed OTC medications purchased at a pharmacy. The condition is treated symptomatically using certain medications.During the diagnostic process, your doctor will diagnose or examine your skin condition.Further tests like skin biopsy may be suggested to rule out other causes for your signs and symptoms.The first line of treatment includes measures to keep Read More
- Ectodermal dysplasia, rapp-hodgkin type
Rapp-Hodgkin syndrome, an extremely rare inherited multisystem disorder that is apparent at birth (congenital) or during infancy, belongs to a group of diseases known as ectodermal dysplasias. Ectodermal dysplasias typically affect the skin, teeth, hair, and/or nails. Rapp-Hodgkin syndrome is characterized by a reduced ability to sweat (hypohidrosis); an incomplete closure of the roof of the mouth (cleft palate) and/or an abnormal groove in th Read More
- Guttate scleroderma, lichen sclerosus type
Guttate scleroderma is one of the abandoned names of a skin disease, currently called lichen sclerosis (LS). It is a chronic, inflammatory, mucocutaneous disorder of genital and extra-genital skin.The exact etiology has not been established. Some of the causes include autoimmune abnormalities, genetic factors, hormonal influence, and infections.In the early stages, symptoms include luminal hyperkeratosis a Read More
- Hidradenitis axillaris
Hidradenitis axillaris is an inflammatory skin disease that causes painful, pus-filled cysts to form in the sweat glands around the groin, armpits, and breasts, primarily around the hair follicles. It happens when hair follicles become obstructed. This particular skin condition is common from puberty until mid-life. And it disproportionately affects women. The severity and specific symptoms of Hidradenitis axillaris differ bet Read More
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa is an inflammatory skin disease that causes painful, pus-filled cysts to form in the sweat glands around the groin, armpits, and breasts, primarily around the hair follicles. It happens when hair follicles become obstructed. This particular skin condition is common from puberty until mid-life. And it disproportionately affects women. The severity and specific symptoms of Hidradenitis suppurativa differ Read More
- Ichthyosis, chanarin dorman syndrome
Ichthyosis Chanarin Dorman syndrome (CDS) is a rare autosomal disease that is also known as Ichthyotic Neutral Lipid Storage Disease with Ichthyosis (NSLDi). The mutations in the gene ABHD5 that is located on the short arm of chromosome 3.The gene encodes for a stimulating factor called the alpha-beta hydrolase domain, which is crucial for the enzyme Adipose TriGlyceride Lipase (ATGL).The primary role of A Read More
- Intertrigo
Intertrigo starts as redness or small bumps or spots in skin folds. The rash can feel: itchy uncomfortable burning prickly painful The intertrigo appears on both sides of the skin fold, almost like a mirror image. If it’s not infected, the rash is usually symmetrical. For example, it may appear under both arms or both breasts. The reddish area can quickly beco Read More
- Jessner-kanof lymphocytic infiltration
An uncommon inflammatory condition called jessner-kanof lymphocytic infiltration has no recognized cause. However, it is understood that this illness is characterized by an abnormal buildup of T helper cells, a subtype of white blood cells, in the skin.There may be a genetic or hereditary component to Jessner's illness. History of photosensitivity may also exist in those who are impacted.Jessner lympho Read More
- Lichen planus sclerosus atrophicus
A rare skin disorder called Lichen Planus Sclerosus Atrophicus typically affects the anal or vaginal regions of the body. However, your torso, breasts, and upper arms may also be impacted.After menopause, the illness primarily affects adult women. But it also spread to others.Cause of Lichen Planus SclerosusThe cause of Lichen Planus Sclerosus in certain persons is unknown to doctors. They specula Read More
- Lichen psoriasis
A rare, chronic skin ailment called Lichen Psoriasis causes small patches of skin to thin down and turn colourless. Any region of the body can be affected, although the skin around the genitals is most frequently affected. Men and children can occasionally develop Lichen Psoriasis, although most occurrences afflict women who have undergone menopause.The proper medical care can manage Lichen Psoriasis. Here are the Read More
- Lichen sclerosus
Sometimes, mild cases of lichen sclerosus cause no noticeable signs or symptoms. When they do occur, lichen sclerosus symptoms may include: Itching (pruritus), which can be severe Discomfort or pain Smooth white spots on your skin Blotchy, wrinkled patches Easy bruising or tearing In severe cases, bleeding, blistering or ulcerated lesions Painful intercourse Read More
- Smallpox
The first symptoms of smallpox usually appear 10 to 14 days after you're infected. During the incubation period of seven to 17 days, you look and feel healthy and can't infect others. Following the incubation period, a sudden onset of flu-like signs and symptoms occurs. These include: Fever Overall discomfort Headache Severe fatigue Severe back pain Vomiting, possibly Read More
- Urticaria, perstans hemorrhagica
Perstans hemorrhagica urticaria or Urticaria pigmentosa is a rash that most commonly affects children and young adults.It consists of reddish-brown lesions that, when rubbed, might cause hives or blisters.Darier's sign refers to this reaction.Mastocytosis is a kind of urticaria pigmentosa.Mast cells, which are part of your immune system, accumulate during this time. Mastocytosis can a Read More
- Vaginitis
Since vaginitis can be caused by a variety of species and situations, treatment focuses on the specific cause:Vaginosis is caused by bacteriaFor this type of vaginitis, your doctor may prescribe metronidazole tablets (Flagyl) to take or metronidazole gel (MetroGel) to apply to the affected area. Other treatments include clindamycin (Cleocin) cream applied to the vagina, clindamycin tablets taken orally, or c Read More
- Van lohuizen syndrome
An uncommon congenital skin condition known as Van Lohuizen Syndrome, is marked by discoloured patches of skin (livedo reticularis) brought on by dilated surface blood vessels (telangiectases), which give the skin a ""fishnet"" or blue or purple appearance. This condition is commonly accompanied by skin sores (Ulcers) that resemble craters. At least 50% of those with the condition also have other congenital Read More
- Vitiligo
Vitiligo has no known cure. The purpose of medical therapy is to achieve a consistent skin tone by restoring colour (repigmentation) or removing the remaining colour (depigmentation).SurgerySkin grafts obtained from the patient: Skin is taken from one portion of the patient and utilised to cover another. Scarring, infection, and inability to repigment are all possible problems. it can also be called mic Read More
- Ws -- waardenburg syndrome
Waardenburg syndrome (WS) is a group of genetic disorders named after Dutch ophthalmologist and geneticist Petrus Johannes Waardenburg, who described it. This is an autosomal dominant inherited disorder. This rare disease results in the loss of pigmentary cells in the eyes, skin, stria vascularis of the cochlea, and hair.This type of disease may cause features like facial abnormalities like the diminished coloratio Read More