skin diseases

Gilbert's pityriasis rosea is a skin disease that causes the appearance of scaly patches of red or pink color, mainly on the trunk, which gradually appear and disappear on their own, lasting between 6 and 12 weeks. In most cases, the appearance of a large patch with several smaller ones is common, and large ones are called mother spots

Xanthoma, or xanthelasma, is the "bubble or pouch" formation with high cholesterol content that arises due to accumulations of fat-containing cells in the skin or tendons, usually in people who have very high cholesterol or triglycerides. Thus, xanthoma is not a disease, but a symptom associated with a defect in the metabolism of fats and proteins that carry cholesterol in the body, and can occur anywhere in the body, but are more common in the elbows, knees, feet, thighs, hands, eyelids and glutes

Actinic keratosis is a skin disease that causes the appearance of an irregularly scaly lesion, especially in regions of the skin that are very exposed to the sun like the apples of the face, forehead, lips, ears, arms or hands. Although keratosis can develop over a number of years, it usually develops symptoms only after the age of 40 and is usually not accompanied by any other signs

Gangrene is a serious disease that arises when some region of the body is not receiving the necessary amount of blood or suffers a severe infection, death of the tissues and causing symptoms such as pain in the affected region, swelling and alteration of skin color, for example . According to the severity, the location or the causes, gangrene can be divided into several types: Gas gangrene: it happens in the deeper layers of the muscle due to infection by a bacteria that produces gas

Porphyria cutanea tarda is the most common type of porphyria that causes small lesions on the skin exposed to the sun, such as the back of the hand, face or scalp, due to the lack of an enzyme produced by the liver that leads to the accumulation of iron in the skin. blood and skin. Cutaneous porphyria has no cure but can be controlled with the use of drugs prescribed by the dermatologist

Epidermolysis bullosa is a genetic skin disease that causes the formation of blisters on the skin and mucous membranes, after any friction or minimal trauma, such as brushing skin tags or removing band-aid, for example. This is because, in people with this disease, the skin is extremely sensitive and gets injured very easily, forming painful blisters

Treatment for impetigo should be done by applying an antibiotic ointment prescribed by the physician. Treatment should be started as soon as possible to prevent the progression of this infection to reach deeper regions of the skin, making treatment and elimination of the bacteria more difficult. It is usually indicated to apply the ointment 3 to 4 times a day for 5 to 7 days or until the wounds completely disappear

Impetigo is a skin infection caused by bacteria that lead to small sores that contain pus and a hard shell, which may be golden or honey-colored. The most common type of impetigo is non-bullous, and in this case, sores always appear inside the nose and lip, however, other types of impetigo manifest in the arms or legs and feet

Parapsoriasis is a skin disease characterized by the formation of small red spots or pinkish or reddish plaques on the skin that are scaly but usually not itchy, affecting mainly the trunk, thighs and arms. Parasoriasis has no cure, but can be controlled with the treatment proposed by the dermatologist

Atopic dermatitis, or atopic eczema, is a form of inflammation of the skin caused by an allergic reaction of this organ, being more common in adults and children who also have allergic rhinitis and asthma. In this way, this disease is not contagious, and presents in a cyclical way, that is, it has periods of improvement and worsening

Atopic dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin, also known as atopic eczema, which causes different skin lesions, such as plaques or small red lumps, which usually scratch and most often occur in infants or children up to 5 years of age. of appearing at any age. This inflammation of the skin is allergic in origin and is not contagious, and the most affected sites vary according to age, being more common in the folds of the arms and knees, and may appear on the cheeks and near the ears of the babies, or in the neck, hands and feet of adults

Dark spots that appear on the face, hands, arms or other parts of the body can be caused by factors such as sun exposure, hormonal changes, acne or skin sores. But in more severe cases, they may also indicate skin cancer, so you should be aware of its characteristics, when they appeared, and how long it has been there

Acne Fulminant, also known as acne conglobata, is a very rare type of very aggressive and severe acne, which often appears in adolescent men and which causes other symptoms like fever and joint pain. In this type of acne many deep rashes appear especially near the chest, back and face and their treatment involves ointments, creams, tablets and even several surgical interventions

Vitacid acne is a topical gel used for the treatment of mild to moderate acne vulgaris, also aiding in the reduction of blackheads due to the combination of clindamycin, an antibiotic and tretinoin , a retinoid. This gel is produced by the Theraskin laboratory in 25-gram tubes and is sold in conventional pharmacies only under the prescription of the dermatologist

Contagious human ecthyma is a skin infection caused by streptococcal bacteria that causes small, deep, painful wounds to appear on the skin, especially in people who live in hot, humid environments or who do not have proper hygiene. There is also another type of ecthyma caused by the development of Psuedomonas aeruginosa bacteria known as ecth gangrenosum, which causes red spots on the skin that develop into blisters that burst and cause dark-colored wounds

Pharmacodermia is a set of reactions of the skin and the body caused by the use of drugs, which can manifest in a variety of ways, such as red spots on the skin, lumps, rashes, or even skin detachment. very serious. Any medication can trigger these reactions in the skin, but the ones that most commonly cause these problems are antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, anticonvulsants and psychotropics like Amoxicillin, Aspirin, Ciprofloxacin, Penicillin or Sulphonamides, for example

Erythema nodosum is a dermatological inflammation, characterized by the appearance of painful nodules under the skin, about 1 to 5 cm, which are reddish and usually located in the lower legs and arms. However, there may be other symptoms such as: Joint pain; Low fever; Enlargement of the lymph nodes; Tiredness; Loss of appetite

Hidradenitis suppurativa, also known as reverse acne, is a rare skin disease that causes painful lumps to appear underneath the skin, which can rupture and cause foul smells, leaving a scar on the skin when they disappear. Although this problem may arise in any region of the body, it is more common in places where the skin is rubbing, such as in the armpits, groin, buttocks or under the breasts, for example

Sunbathing can bring many health benefits if the exposure is at least 15 to 30 minutes a day, before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m., but without sun protection. This is because, correct exposure to the sun stimulates the production of vitamin D, which is essential to various activities of the body, as well as stimulate the production of melanin, prevent diseases and increase well-being

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that is caught by intimate vaginal, anal or oral contact, and is more common in adolescents and adults aged 14 to 49 due to intimate contact without a condom. Although genital herpes does not have a definitive cure , since the herpes virus can not be eliminated from the body, it is possible to treat with antiviral tablets or ointments to relieve the symptoms and prevent the appearance of bubbles in the skin