Acne, also known as pimples, zits, and blemishes, is the term used for plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads) and even deeper lumps (cysts, known as cystic acne) that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders, and even the upper arms.
Birthmarks are marks or lesions present on a baby’s skin at birth. These marks can range from small to large; flat to raised; and paler than the surrounding skin or darker, redder, or bluer.
Children have maturing immune systems and are often in close proximity to one another, such as in day-care centers, classrooms, and on school busses. This makes the transmission of contagious diseases particularly easy and explains, in part, why these diseases are so common in children.
There are many types of skin rashes. A rash is an outbreak of many red bumps or patches on the skin. Many conditions can cause an itchy rash. In adults, several types of skin inflammation, various allergic reactions (contact dermatitis), and sometimes infection with a mite can cause a longstanding itchy skin rash.
There are many types of skin rashes. A rash is an outbreak of many red bumps or patches on the skin. Many conditions can cause an itchy rash. In children, several types of skin inflammations (such as diaper rash), various allergic reactions (contact dermatitis), and sometimes infection with a mite can be the cause of a longstanding itchy skin rash.
Itchy skin rashes are very common in the genital region, which generally includes the area below the belly button to the top of the legs: the buttocks the area around the anus, and the vulvar, penile, and scrotal areas.
Many common dermatologic procedures are done as office procedures to test for a wide variety of diseases or to treat often minor dermatologic diseases or conditions in a quick and noninvasive manner.
The eye, like most all other parts of the body, is subject to a variety of conditions that fall under the following categories: infection (eg, caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi), inflammation, injury (trauma), heredity, aging changes, and degeneration.
Trauma, infection, skin disease, and even simply bearing weight on the feet can cause changes on the skin of the feet, including the toes and heel.
Common problems affecting the hair and scalp include hair loss, infections, and disorders causing itching and scaling.
Common causes of fingernail or toenail changes include trauma, aging, infection, and skin diseases. Diet is generally not responsible for abnormal nail changes, unless the person is suffering from severe malnutrition.
Changes in hormone levels during pregnancy can produce a wide variety of changes in the skin, many of which are unavoidable. Most of these skin changes disappear on their own after childbirth.
Exposure to the sun, genetics, and time itself all play a part in the aging process of your skin. Simply accepting this aging process is no longer the only option, as there are effective and safe cosmetic procedures that can reduce many of the prominent signs of aging, such as wrinkles, sunspots, and spider and varicose veins.
The subject of first aid encompasses a large scope, anything from removing a splinter or draining a blister to acting in the rescuer role in the case of injury from fire, extreme cold, animal bites, or broken bones. Some first aid can take place safely at home without further treatment while other situations require prompt care by a medical professional.
Foodborne and waterborne diseases are illnesses caused by bacteria that are present in contaminated food and water sources. Foodborne diseases often take the form of “food poisoning,” with vomiting and diarrhea. Waterborne diseases can manifest as either food poisoning or pneumonia, depending on the bacteria involved.
Headaches are among the most common of all neurological disorders, experienced in one way or another by nearly everyone. There is a wide variety of types of headaches, some of which are common and helped by simple treatment strategies, while others can be extremely debilitating.
Insect-borne diseases are illnesses transmitted to humans by insects. Some of these illnesses are rare and deadly, such as bubonic plague, and some are common and more of a nuisance, such as lice (pediculosis).
There are several common causes for itchy, red bumps or patches on one or more skin areas. The conditions covered here are mostly limited to just a few bumps or to small areas of the body. Some of these disorders, however, may also involve large body areas, but these are discussed specifically under the Itchy Rash section.
A skin condition that is limited to the hands and/or feet can have several possible causes. Many of these conditions on the hands or feet are itchy, but, in some people, they may not itch at all.
An itchy scalp is very common, particularly in adults, and may or may not be due to any disease. If there is absolutely nothing visible accompanying an itchy scalp or just a few flakes of dry skin, you may have a mild case of dandruff.
Sores on the lips and mouth are common and can be harmless or serious health problems. One must be sure to have a persistent mouth sore examined and diagnosed by an expert, because cancer of the lips with a basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma is common, particularly in older patients.
Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as “staph,” is a bacterium that can live on a person’s skin. In fact, approximately 20-30% of healthy people are staph carriers.
There are many types of skin rashes. A rash is an outbreak of many red bumps or patches on the body. Many conditions can cause an itchy rash. In adults, several types of skin inflammation, various allergic reactions (contact dermatitis), and sometimes infection with a mite or virus can be the cause of a new rash on the skin.
There are many types of skin rashes. A rash is an outbreak of many red bumps or patches on the skin. Many conditions can cause an itchy rash. In children, viral infections and scabies are common, as are several types of skin inflammation (such as diaper rash) and various allergic reactions (contact dermatitis).
There are a few relatively common skin lesions that are painful or tender in children. Probably the most common cause of a painful bump in a child during the summer months is an insect bite reaction. Bees, wasps, hornets, and also spiders can cause acutely painful skin lesions. Bacterial infection of the skin can cause a boil (furunculosis).
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are passed from person to person by sexual activity. Although STDs are most often spread through vaginal, anal, or oral intercourse, skin-to-skin contact is enough to transmit many STDs.
It is well known that excessive sun exposure can promote the development of many skin cancers. The 3 main types of skin cancer are melanoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Melanoma is the most deadly skin cancer because it spreads (metastasizes) more readily than the other forms of skin cancer.
Diabetics face a variety of potential skin problems. Those with diabetes are at an increased risk for bacterial or fungal skin infection. Infection with the bacteria Staphylococcus, commonly known as staph infection, causes styes, boils, folliculitis, and even deep infection (cellulitis), and this type of infection is even more serious in those with poor control of their diabetes (such as in those not following a proper diabetic diet).
Being overweight (obesity) may cause skin problems due to several factors. Changes in hormones may cause acanthosis nigricans, which are darkened, velvety areas of the neck and body folds, while stretching of the skin may result in stretch marks (striae).
The sun has a profound effect over years of exposure on the skin, causing premature skin aging, skin cancer, and many other skin changes. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun accounts for most premature skin aging.