Monday 28 January 2013

Epidermolysis Bullosa

Epidermolysis Bullosa: Epidermolysis bullosa is a group of inherited disorders in which skin blisters develop in response to minor injury. The skin is extremely fragile, minor mechanical friction or trauma will separate the layers of the skin and form blisters. People with this condition have an increased risk of cancers of the skin, and many will eventually be diagnosed with it is a complication of the chronic damage done to the skin.


Cellulitis

Cellulitis: Cellulitis is a skin infection caused by a type of bacteria (staphylococcus, streptococcus and other bacteria). Cellulitis normally occurs on exposed areas of the body such as legs, arms and face. It is indicated by redness, swelling, warmth and pain of tenderness. The swelling can spread quickly.




  

Sunday 27 January 2013

Cold Sores

Cold Sores: Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of herpes simplex virus HSV-1 and HSV-2. Cold sores are groups of small blisters on the lips and around the mouth.The blisters may break open, leak a clear fluid and then scab over after a few days. They usually heal in 2-3 weeks. Both virus types can cause sores not only around the mouth (herpes labialis) even on the genitals (genital herpes) also.  


Candidiasis

Candidiasis: Candidiasis that develops in the mouth or throat is called "thrush" or oropharyngeal candidiasis. Candidiasis in the vagina is commonly referred to as "yeast infection". Invasive candidiasis occurs when candida species enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body.


Friday 25 January 2013

Carbuncles

Carbuncles: A carbuncle is a red, swollen, and painful clusters of boils that are connected to each other under the skin. A boil (or furuncle) is an infection of a hair follicle that has a small collection of pus (called an abscess) under the skin.


Dermatitis

Dermatitis (Eczema): Eczema is a common problem that causes the skin to become inflamed. People often also call it dermatitis. Eczema comes in many forms.




Wednesday 23 January 2013

Athelet's Foot

Athlete's Foot: Athelet's foot is a rash on the skin of the foot. It is the most common fungal skin infection. There are three main types of athlete's foot. Each type of affects different parts of the foot and may look different.





Angioma

Angioma: Angioma serpiginosum is an uncommon benign skin disorder characterized by asymptomatic clusters of nonpurpuric punctate erythematous lesions.

   

Thursday 17 January 2013

Alopecia

Alopecia (baldness): Alopecia means loss of hair from the head or body. Alopecia can mean baldness, a term generally reversed for pattern alopecia or androgenic alopecia.


Acne

Acne: Acne is a skin condition that causes pimples or "zits." This includes whiteheads, blackheads, & red, inflammed patches of skin (such as cysts).



Wednesday 16 January 2013

List of Skin Diseases

 A list of some skin diseases are following:

  • Acne
  • Alopecia ( baldness)
  • Angioma
  • Athlete's foot
  • Dermatitis (Eczema)
  • Carbuncles
  • Candidiasis
  • Cold sores
  • Cellulitis
  • Epidermolysis bullosa
  • Folliculitis
  • Erythrasma
  • Shingles
  • Ring warm
  • Corporis
  • Malignant melanoma
  • Melasma
  • Jock itch
  • Keratosis
  • Pediculosis
  • Photoallergy
  • Psoriasis
  • Lichen planus
  • Lipoma
  • Keratosis Follicularis (Darrier's disease)
  • Hyperkeratosis