Atopic dermatitis, commonly called eczema, is a persistent disease; you may need long-standing treatment for these symptoms. The doctor may recommend some home remedies and hygienic practices to sort out the issue.Cure/medications-Topical creams like calcineurin inhibitors such as tacrolimus (Protopic) and pimecrolimus (Elidel) affect your immune system. They are used by people older than age 2 to help  Read More

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

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

The symptoms of Harlequin ichthyosis change with age and tend to be more severe in infants. In newborns Babies with Harlequin ichthyosis are usually born prematurely. That means they may have a higher risk of other complications as well. The sign people usually first notice is hard, thick scales all over the body, including  Read More

There is currently no cure for dyshidrotic eczema; however, treatments can help a person manage this condition. Consulting a dermatologist is necessary to proceed with treatments.Medical treatments for dyshidrotic eczema include:Possible treatments could consist of moisturizing cream or lotion to assist in treating dry skin.Use steroid cream and calcineurin creams to reduce inflammation and les  Read More

The treatment of dyskeratosis follicularis vegetans or Darier's disease (DD) is directed toward the specific symptoms that are apparent in each individual. Aside from symptom management and behavioral modifications to avoid triggers, currently, no validated treatments for dyskeratosis follicularis vegetans are available.Symptomatic treatments include:Sunscreen, loose clothing, moisturizing creams and av  Read More

Empeines, also called Pinta, is a disease that is very rare and spread by infections that affect the skin. Pinta is a disease which affected by Treponema carateum bacteria, which is spiral-shaped bacteria. This also causes diseases like yaws, and syphilis.This disease is transmitted by direct skin-to-skin contact and nonsexual contact.The disease does not affect other body organs, but it affects exposed ar  Read More

If lifestyle adjustments and personal care do not manage the symptoms and signs of epidermolysis bullosa, medicines, surgery, and rehabilitation may be used. Despite therapy, the illness frequently worsens, resulting in major complications and death.Medications:Medications can help manage pain and itching, as well as address problems including bloodstream infection (sepsis). If the wounds show evidence  Read More

The majority of Erythema Multiforme infections, according to doctors, are thought to be caused by other infections that trigger the body's immune system to assault skin cells. Unfortunately, it's not always clear to doctors what brought on your rash.On the basis of the patient's medical history and physical examination, Erythema Multiforme is clinically diagnosed. It is imperative to enquire about recent medication  Read More

Erythema Multiforme Exudativum is a form of reoccurring skin condition usually mild and happens due to viral infection or medicinal reaction.Complications:Though this is a curable disease scars are not the thing to worry about. It heals without leaving marks and with no further problems. But the risk of EME coming back is there as follows:If the disease is from the virus Herpes Simplex.An  Read More

Most forms of erythropoietic protoporphyria are inherited.The risk factors of erythropoietic protoporphyria include:Porphyria can occur if you inherit a defective gene from one of your parents (autosomal dominant pattern) or inherit a defective gene from both parents (autosomal recessive pattern).Environmental factors may also trigger the development of signs and symptoms in porphyria.Trig  Read More

Enzyme replacement may be effective in slowing the progression of the disease. The pain in the hands and feet usually responds to anticonvulsants such as phenytoin (Dilantin) and carbamazepine (Tegretol, Tegretol XR , Equetro, Carbatrol). Gastrointestinal hyperactivity may be treated with metoclopramide (Reglan, Octamide, Maxolon). Some individuals may require dialysis or kidney transplantation.    Read More

Glycolipid lipidosis is known as Fabry disease. It is caused by mutation or deficiency in galaactosidase-GLA located in X- Chromosomes and by abnormal accumulations of neutral glycolipids in blood vessel cells.This is a generic disorder that passes through gene mutation from parents, males with X-chromosomes linked by Fabry disease that passes GLA gene to all their Daughters but never to sons.But Females h  Read More

The signs and symptoms of Gottron syndrome vary somewhat from one person to another. Because this condition is so rare, it is difficult to get a complete picture of the core features that define the syndrome. Generally, from birth-onwards, children with Gottron syndrome appear older than their actual age. The skin is unusually thin, taut, and parchment-like on the hands and feet (distal extremities) and may even involve the face. The h  Read More

A genetic skin condition called hallopeau-siemens disease or dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa causes blisters to grow. One of the more severe types is the Hallopeau-Siemens syndrome type.Due to the defect's location in the dermis at the dermo-epidermal junction, even little skin trauma results in profuse blister production that always heals with scars.Anchoring fibrils are either absent or inadequate due t  Read More

A defect caused with birth that affects the skin and results in scaly, dry skin over the body is called Harlequin Fetus or Ichthyosis. It happens due to genetic mutations and wrong combinations in an infant’s body from parents.Difficulties in Children and Adults:Although the disease occurs in infancy, it is necessary to prepare for growing a child with this defect. These are the problems that could occu  Read More

Angioedema or Hives is usually treated by avoiding known triggers to the allergic reaction.The prescription drugs for the treatments of hives and angioedema may include:Antihistamines: It is the standard treatment for hives and angioedema. These medications reduce itching, swelling and other allergy symptoms.Drugs that suppress the immune system: Drugs that can calm an overactive immune system  Read More

Ichthyosis fetalis is autosomal recessive congenital disorder that affects the outer layers of the skin.This disorder is affected by problems in the ABCA12 named gene; the role of the ABCA12 gene is to protect the skin's outer layer from microorganisms by maintaining the skin's protective barrier. This gene works to transport the keratinocyte transmembrane lipid-protein.A dysfunction in this workin  Read More

The symptoms of Harlequin ichthyosis change with age and tend to be more severe in infants. In newborns Babies with Harlequin ichthyosis are usually born prematurely. That means they may have a higher risk of other complications as well. The sign people usually first notice is hard, thick scales all over the body, including  Read More

Ichthyosis Vulgaris is caused by an inherited genetic flaw, a mutation that affects a large protein called filaggrin.The faulty gene is inherited from one's parents and may be caused by one or more mutations in the profillagrin gene that occur early in fetal development.It is autosomal dominant, which means that all that is required for the condition is a single faulty copy of the gene that codes for f  Read More

A genetic disorder due to chromosomal disbalance or mutation that result in scaly and flaky skin in male is called Ichthyosis X Linked disease.Risk factors:Mutation of the enzyme steroid sulfatase is responsible for the foremost cause of the disease Ichthyosis X Linked.Deficiency of the enzyme steroid sulfate halts the metabolism of cholesterol sulfate.•It leads to cholesterol s  Read More

Pitted keratolysis is a skin illness that develops microscopic holes in your skin's top layer.It primarily affects the soles of your feet, but it can also affect your hands' palms.This condition's little holes or pits usually do not pain or itch, but they might become tender or irritating.They may also experience a burning feeling.These bacteria multiply at infection sites and  Read More

Non-scarring epidermolysis bullosa is a disease that results from mutations in KRT5 or KRT14 gene. These genes provide instructions for making a protein called keratin 5 and 14. There are two major types, and seventeen minor subtypes for this disease, all of which have common effects and symptoms.Among these, the four major subtypes of EBS are here:EBS-loc- in this, blisters are rarely present at birth and ma  Read More

Primary Anemia treatment depends on the cause and type of anemia.Iron deficiency anemia: Treatment for this form of anemia usually involves taking iron supplements and changing your diet. For some people, this might involve receiving iron through a vein.If the cause of iron deficiency is loss of blood — other than from menstruation — the source of the bleeding must be located and the bleeding s  Read More

Scabies is a skin infestation caused by the Sarcoptes scabies or mites, that burrow into the skin and result in itchiness. If left untreated, it may result in chronic kidney and heart disease. Moreover, it is curable through medication.The cure and medication for scabies are as follows:Permethrin cream: A five percent permethrin cream is effective for killing mites and their eggs are burrowed deep into  Read More