Skin lesions associated with infectious diseases
Viral infectious diseases are most common in children (pre-school and school-age children), but may also occur in adults or older people (when they have not been ill in their youth or, as a result of...
What is toxic epidermal necrolysis?
Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a life-threatening disease. Characteristic features are the appearance of blisters and scaling of the skin. The condition may be related to medication.
Can the foods we eat affect the condition of our skin?
We all take great care of our skin all over the body, but especially on the face and décolleté. This involves the use of various (sometimes very expensive) creams, masks and conditioners, as well as...
Types of allergy tests and how to perform them
Patients who have problems with their skin (appearance of different types of rashes, itching, burning, stretching of the skin), with itchy eyes and constant rhinitis, should perform allergy tests to...
Dühring's disease - dermatitis herpetiformis
Dühring'sdisease(dermatitis herpetiformis), otherwise known as dermatitisherpetiformis or the cutaneous form of coeliac disease, affects patients between the ages of 14 and 40.
Skin burns - what do we know about them today?
Aburn is defined as damage to the tissues of the skin, as a result of high temperatures acting on them.
Atopic dermatitis and emotional problems
Scientific studies have shown that people with atopic dermatitis also have emotional problems. The state of our skin to a large extent reflects our mental state, although there is ongoing...
Does itchy skin have anything to do with the psyche?
For a long time, doctors have reported that various types of lesions (eczema, itching, rashes) and skin diseases (psoriasis, atopic dermatitis) have a strong connection with a person's mental state.
Contact dermatitis - when do we have to deal with it?
Contact dermatitis is a skin disease in which it is very important for the patient to avoid any contact with the chemical (powder, lotion, shampoo, soap, hair dye, etc.), allergen or other agent...
Most common skin problems in newborns
The skin of a newborn baby is very delicate and thin. It shows, a tendency to severe dryness. The skin of a newborn baby needs special care.
Diaper rash - when do we have to deal with it?
Nappy rash is an ailment associated with the appearance of erythematous patches, usually on and around the buttocks.
Contraceptive pills and acne
The contraceptive pill is a recommended acne treatment for women who need a contraceptive. Pills containing progesterone and oestrogen reduce the amount of androgens in the body, resulting in...
What types of acne do we know?
Very often, people during adolescence (both boys and girls) are accompanied by acne lesions that occur not only on the face but also on the head, neck or back.
How to treat an allergy?
Allergy is currently the most common medical condition. Allergic reactions are caused by abnormal reactions of the immune system to allergens.
Lichen in infants and children - causes, symptoms and treatment
Lichen is a disease whose exact cause is unknown (it is related to an immune or allergic reaction of the body).
Does diet matter in psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a skin disease that is chronic and accompanied by frequent relapses. Scientists have not fully understood the causes of this condition, which is why conventional treatments are not...
Pigments in the skin - hyperpigmentation and discolouration
Skin colour is determined genetically by factors such as melanin (skin pigment), haemoglobin (blood pigment) and from the exogenous factor carotenoid pigments.
Sweats - prevention and treatment
Ordinary sweats are diffuse, small, transparent eruptions. They form when the sweat glands are blocked, so that sweat has no outlet. No inflammation is found in the appearance of perspiration.
Hormone therapy in women with acne
Acne is a disease of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands and the most common dermatological problem in women of reproductive age.
Pre-cancerous skin conditions
Pre-cancerous lesions are a type of lesion from which malignant tumours can develop after some time.
