Skin lesions
Skin lesions are all visible changes on the skin. They are characterised by primary and secondary lesions. These lesions are congenital or appear during life and are characterised by their benign or...
Erythema - types, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Erythema multiforme, otherwise known as exudative erythema, is manifested by swollen, bluish red lesions.
Acrimonias - symptoms, causes and treatment
Acrias, or inflammation of the corners of the mouth, are foci of chronic infection. They take the form of painful erosions and often bleed. The main symptoms of the disease are redness, cracks and...
Nail infectious lesions
The nail organ consists of the nail plate and adjacent tissues. Symptoms of diseases of this organ include atrophic and hypertrophic changes, a change in colour, shape or changes in the nail-base...
Blackheads, or blackheads - how to deal with them?
Blackheads are a very common skin lesion. They occur on the face, chest and back. They are caused by sebum stagnation and keratosis of the follicle orifices. The lesions have a tendency to recur,...
Atypical forms of rosacea
Acne rosacea is an inflammatory dermatosis. It occurs on the face and is caused by vascular lesions and seborrhoea. The condition is more common in women, although it has a more severe course in men.
Less scratching, less itching - silk or cotton in Atopic Dermatitis
Sick, allergic, atopic skin requires special and sensitive care. For skin allergy sufferers, doctors recommend clothing and underwear made from natural materials, including cotton and natural,...
Dermatoses in pregnancy - part 2
Pregnancy is a condition in which many systems and organs undergo a variety of adaptive and hormone-dependent changes and often secondary conditions. One such organ is the skin. The skin changes that...
Psoriasis - clinical manifestations and treatment
Psoriasisis one of the most common skin diseases. The average prevalence in the population is estimated to be 1.5 - 2.5%, with equal proportions in men and women.
Contact eczema
Contact eczema is an inflammatory reaction of the skin. In allergic eczema, the patient becomes sensitised to one or more chemicals and develops a typical type IV allergic reaction (according to Gell...
Dermatoses in pregnancy
Pregnancy is a condition in which many systems and organs undergo a variety of adaptive and hormone-dependent changes and often secondary conditions. One such organ is the skin. The skin changes that...
Boils
The causative agent of boils isStaphylococcus aureus. Boils occur frequently, especially under conditions of poor hygiene. Their formation, as well as the occurrence of boils, i.e. multiple boils, is...
Dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis
Dandruff is one of the most common skin conditions. Its symptoms are small scales on the scalp. It can vary in severity from barely noticeable fine flaking to the development of built-up, thick,...
Adolescent acne
Juvenileacne is one of the most common reasons for visiting a dermatologist. It occurs in the vast majority of people between the ages of 11 and 30.
Acne rosacea and human cysticercosis
Human nematode infection promotes the occurrence of rosacea.
Flu prevention and eczema
Washing your hands too thoroughly puts you at risk of developing eczema.
Treatment of hepatitis C and psoriasis
Patients with hepatitis and psoriasis should be treated with topical and ultraviolet therapy.
The impact of psoriasis on our psyche?
Psoriasis affects around 2% of the population. It predominantly affects the skin around the elbows, knees and sacrum. The lesions are papules of a pinkish-red colour covered with scales. Depending on...
Skin problems during pregnancy - an interview with Dr. A. Damasiewicz-Bodzek, M.D
Interview with Aleksandra Damasiewicz-Bodzek, MD, PhD, dermatologist, on skin problems during pregnancy.
Prebiotics in allergy
Non-digestible carbohydrates, most commonly fructo- and galacto-oligosaccharides, whose beneficial biological action is to stimulate the growth of specific types of intestinal bacteria, are called...
