The most common topical prescription medications for acne are:Retinoids and retinoid-like drugs: Drugs that contain retinoic acids or tretinoin are often useful for moderate acne.Antibiotics: These work by killing excess skin bacteria and reducing redness and inflammation. Examples include clindamycin with benzoyl peroxide (Benzaclin, Duac, othersAzelaic acid and salicylic acid: Azelaic acid is a naturally occurri  Read More

Acne (pimples) is a skin condition characterized by lesions and eruptions on the skin's surface, especially on the face, neck, back, etc. Pimple is usually a less severe variety of acne. It occurs in single or small groups, usually treated with mild over-the-counter drugs and home remedies.Retinoids and retinoid-like drugs: Drugs that contain retinoic acids or tretinoin are often useful for moderate acne.A  Read More

Chickenpox infection appears 10 to 21 days after exposure to the virus and usually lasts about five to 10 days. The rash is the telltale indication of chickenpox. Other signs and symptoms, which may appear one to two days before the rash, include: Fever Loss of appetite Headache Tiredness and a general feeling of being unwell (malaise) Once the chickenpox rash appears, it goes throug  Read More

Gianotti-Crosti syndrome (GCS), papular acrodermatitis of childhood or acrodermatitis is a rare, childhood skin condition that affects children between the ages of 3 months and 15 years.Gianotti-Crosti syndrome is characterized by a papular rash with blisters on the skin of the legs, buttocks, and arms.Skin lesions typically last at least 10 days but may last for several weeks. GCS is a response to the und  Read More

Darier disease, also called keratosis follicularis, is a genodermatosis. It is a rare genetic disorder inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.The responsible mutations occur in the gene that encodes the calcium pump, in the endoplasmic reticulum.The keratinocytes in the skin of the affected person lose cohesion among themselves, which leads to the manifestations.The classic features of the dise  Read More

In most cases, the initial symptoms of Degos disease are distinct skin lesions or a rash. Affected individuals develop small elevated bumps or spots (papules) of varying shape, usually on the trunk and upper arms and upper legs. Initially, only a few lesions may be apparent. Eventually, 10-40 lesions may slowly develop and, in some cases, hundreds may develop. The palms, soles, and face are usually spared. The lesions may sometimes itch (pruri  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

The symptoms and progression of pinta may vary among affected individuals. Pinta usually progresses in three separate stages: an early phase with initial lesions; an intermediate phase with widespread (disseminated) lesions; and a late phase. The incubation period may range from seven to 21 days. The skin is the only organ involved in pinta. In most cases, the initial lesions (primary) are small, reddish (erythematous) spots (papules)  Read More

Onset of erythema multiforme is usually sudden in an otherwise healthy individual. Red spots (macules or papules), or ridges (wheals), and sometimes blisters appear on the tops of the hands and forearms. Other areas of involvement may include the face, neck, palms, soles of feet, legs, and trunk. The lesions continue to erupt for two or three days. Some spots, especially on the hands and forearms, may evolve into concentric circles that resemb  Read More

The symptoms of Fox-Fordyce disease may appear suddenly usually following conditions of heat, humidity or friction. The disease is characterized by an eruption of multiple, small, raised bumps on the skin near the apocrine glands. The apocrine glands are specialized sweat glands that play a pheromonic role in animals; a similar role has been postulated in humans. Pheromones are chemicals secreted by animals that influence social or sex  Read More

Papular urticaria, usually called hives, is characterized by large numbers of very itchy red bumps (papules) that come and go every few days over a period of a month or so. The bumps are usually between 0.2 and 2 cm. in size and some may develop into fluid-filled blisters (bullae). This condition is usually triggered by allergic reactions to insect bites, sensitivity to drugs, or other environmental causes. In some cases, swelling of the soft  Read More

Patients living with lymphocytic infiltrate of Jessner may experience symptoms including itchiness (pruritus), redness of the skin (erythema), and pimple-like eruptions (papules), most commonly on areas exposed to sunlight. These pimple-like lesions may last up to several months. As they extend from the perimeter, these lesions form well-defined, smooth, red patches (plaques) whose diameter may go as far as up to one inch. Occasionally  Read More

Keratosis follicularis, also known as Darier disease, is a rare, genetic skin disorder. Affected individuals develop skin lesions that consist of thickened, rough bumps (papules) or plaques that may also be greasy or have a brown or yellow crust. These hardened, scaly lesions are progressive and may gradually grow bigger or spread. The nails and mucous membranes are also affected in most cases. Individuals may have periods of time when signs i  Read More

Papular urticaria, usually called hives, is characterized by large numbers of very itchy red bumps (papules) that come and go every few days over a period of a month or so. The bumps are usually between 0.2 and 2 cm. in size and some may develop into fluid-filled blisters (bullae). This condition is usually triggered by allergic reactions to insect bites, sensitivity to drugs, or other environmental causes. In some cases, swelling of the soft  Read More

Lobomycosis or Lobo disease is basically a bump in the skin, firm swellings, or malignant tumors.Infection occurs through traumatic implantation of the fungus into the skin.The symptoms of paracoccidioidomycosis generally occur from several weeks or months to years after the initial exposure to the fungus.The symptoms of Lobo disease vary according to which areas of the body are infected.  Read More

Patients living with lymphocytic infiltrate of Jessner may experience symptoms including itchiness (pruritus), redness of the skin (erythema), and pimple-like eruptions (papules), most commonly on areas exposed to sunlight. These pimple-like lesions may last up to several months. As they extend from the perimeter, these lesions form well-defined, smooth, red patches (plaques) whose diameter may go as far as up to one inch. Occasionally  Read More

The onset of Mucha-Habermann disease is usually sudden and is marked by the development of a recurrent rash consisting of rounded, elevated lesions (papules or macules) that may be itchy and burning. These lesions are usually reddish-purple to reddish-brown and may progress to develop a blackish-brown crust, tissue death (necrosis) and bleeding (hemorrhaging). The lesions eventually blister, often causing scarring or temporary discoloration up  Read More

Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease of the skin that is estimated to affect about 2.2% of the adult population. Some people may have a genetic predisposition to psoriasis. The genes affected seem to be involved with control of the immune system. Psoriasis appears as red scaling, slightly raised areas (papules) that combine to form plaques. Psoriasis classically appears on the elbows and knees, but it can affect any part of the skin. The scalp  Read More

Keratosis follicularis, also known as Darier disease, is a rare, genetic skin disorder. Affected individuals develop skin lesions that consist of thickened, rough bumps (papules) or plaques that may also be greasy or have a brown or yellow crust. These hardened, scaly lesions are progressive and may gradually grow bigger or spread. The nails and mucous membranes are also affected in most cases. Individuals may have periods of time when signs i  Read More