Hyperhidrosis
Hyperhidrosis is a condition of the body wherein you sweat abnormally. The exact cause of this condition is still unknown in the world of medicine. Obviously, the symptom of this is excessive perspiration that might eventually lead to emitting unlikable smell. There are two kinds of Hyperhidrosis, primary and secondary. Primary is often inherited by the family or appear in early adolescence...
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Dandruff problems? Photo by: hrlndspnks, Creative Commons Dandruff is a common form of skin dermatitis that occurs in parts of the body that are sebum/oil-rich such as the scalp, face, ears, chest, underarms and skin folds like under the breasts. The etiologic agent linked to this skin disorder is the fungi species Malassezia. Other factors like immune response, diet, stress, lack of sleep and...
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Dermatitis Herpetiformis Photo by: Wikimedia, Creative Commons Dermatitis is a term used for a variety of inflammatory skin disorders. Known causes of dermatitis include drugs, certain substances, chemicals, food, and infections. The term dermatitis is broad, it may refer to any of the following skin conditions as well: atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis. Dermatitis...
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Baby's are not the only ones who experience Diaper Rash. Photo by: futurestreet, Creative Commons Diaper rash or diaper dermatitis is a general term used to describe skin lesions in the diaper area. It is regarded as a classic example of irritant contact dermatitis, a skin inflammation caused by nonspecific injury to the skin. The diaper area may become red and scaly, with rashes appearing as...
Read MoreCuts, Lacerations, Abrasions, & Bruises
Bruising on leg Photo by: badlyricpolice, Creative Commons Cuts. A cut is a type of incised wound, usually on the skin that is caused by a clean, sharp objects such as knives and shards of glass. Sharp objects may slice into the skin causing bleeding. The severity of the cut depends on the size, the depth and the structures (blood vessels, tendons, muscles, nerves) damaged by the injury. When...
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Young boys suffering from Ectodermal Dysplasia, baldness. Photo by: Wikimedia, Creative Commons Ectodermal dysplasia (ED) is a group of disorders characterized by a variety of findings involving defects of two or more of the following ectodermal-derived structures: Teeth Skin Appendages, which includes hair, nails and sweat glands This is not a single disorder but a group of syndromes with...
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