Hygiene in the age of coronavirus: how to wash your hands properly?
Disturbing news of more COVID-19-related illnesses and deaths is coming in every day, and both the WHO and scientists studying this dangerous virus are calling for proper hygiene. Proper hand washing...
Acne rosacea - how to deal with it?
Acne rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterised by erythema, usually in the central part of the face, papules, telangiectasias and purulent pustules. It is estimated to affect around 10% of...
Zoonoses that affect humans - are they dangerous?
Animals - whether wild or tame - are sometimes reservoirs of many viruses and bacteria that can attack humans. Zoonotic diseases, or zoonoses, are still with us. Are they dangerous?
Change in lip colour - what can cause it?
Typically the lips are pinkish in colour, but it can happen that a person's lips turn a bluish or brownish shade or become extremely pale. If this happens infrequently and only for a short time, then...
Disturbing moles - what should make you alert?
Practically all of us have a birthmark or mole on our skin. How can you tell if something is wrong with a birthmark? When should you see a specialist?
What ailments can be early symptoms of shingles?
Half-septicaemia, which is actually a reactivation of the latent chickenpox virus infection, is mainly associated with characteristic skin lesions, which are painful blisters. However, before...
Pinta - is the infection dangerous?
Pinta is classed as a dangerous infectious disease. How does it manifest itself? Is it difficult to treat?
Emollients for adult acne
Acne is mainly associated as an ailment of teenagers. Unfortunately, a change in metric does not make acne go away. Adults also struggle with this condition.
Some cosmetics may contain dangerous bacteria
Scientists are warning that some cosmetics, such as mascara and lip gloss, may contain dangerous bacteria.
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis (seborrhoeic eczema) is a fairly common condition affecting infants, teenagers and adults. It is a chronic ailment involving the hairy scalp, face, chest, back, armpit pits and...
Chemical burns - first aid and treatment
Chemical burns are those caused by contact with acids, bases or heavy metal salts. Accidents involving the above substances usually occur in workplaces or, less frequently, at home. Corrosive...
Vitamins and minerals in the fight against acne
Acne is most often associated with adolescence, but it can actually affect us at any age. It develops when the glands become clogged with all sorts of bacteria, causing unsightly skin lesions....
Acne - how to prevent and treat it?
Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disease of the hair follicles. It is extremely common, occurring in up to 90% of adolescents, but in the majority its course is mild. It sometimes starts late after...
Perinatal diaper lesions - when to worry?
Mild nappy rash can occur in babies who are not yet in control of their physiological activities. The most common cause is simple irritation from urine or faeces. Sometimes, the course of various...
Dark circles under the eyes - what could be their causes?
Dark circles under the eyes are a fairly common problem - in fact, all of us happen to notice them on our face. Just as some people are bothered by them and others completely ignore them, when we see...
Cutaneous paraneoplastic syndromes, part 3
Theskin is the largest organ of the human body and performs a number of very important functions for the body. Due to the pathological changes that can be observed on its surface, it is also of great...
Rash under the breasts - what can cause it?
A rash under the breasts usually causes a great deal of concern to patients, but the problem can have a wide variety of causes - sometimes the lesions in the breast area are the result of atopic...
Cutaneous paraneoplastic syndromes, part 2
The skin is the largest organ of the human body and performs a number of very important functions for the body. Due to the pathological changes that can be observed on its surface, it is also of...
An ointment used by psoriasis sufferers will disappear from pharmacy shelves!
Curatoderm is a medical preparation whose active ingredient is Tacalcitolum. The ointment is used by patients suffering from dermatoses such as plaque psoriasis. The product is used topically in the...
Scarring - is it dangerous?
A scar is a lesion that forms at the site of a break in the continuity of the skin. Can the lesion be removed? Where should I go?
