Congenital vascular lesions
Vascular lesions and malformations are congenital lesions of unknown origin, occurring on the skin of the face, the whole body as well as on internal organs. In addition to surgical therapy, which...
Skin lesions - are you at risk?
Skin lesions can become pathological and in any individual favour the development of malignant melanoma. The risk group includes people with a light skin phototype, as well as those with a genetic...
Reversible and irreversible causes of alopecia
Hair loss, due to its various forms and presentations, can affect people of all ages, irrespective of gender. Its causes are important, as some of them, once eliminated, can have a reversible effect,...
Vascular diseases of the skin
Vascular diseases comprise several disease entities, associated with vasculitis of small or large calibre. Lesions in the form of petechial necrotic lesions can affect not only the skin but also...
What is purpura?
Purpura is associated with the occurrence ofpetechiae in the skin and mucous membranes. The condition can be congenital or acquired. It can be associated with decreased platelet levels or a defect in...
Skin alert - pre-cancerous lesions
Before a neoplasm develops on the skin, there are other signs of disease from which neoplastic conditions develop. Some of the conditions from which skin cancers can develop include solar keratosis,...
Dermatological symptoms
Dermatological symptoms manifest themselves in the form of skin lesions, known as eruptions. They can be primary, when the appearance of the lesions is the beginning of the development of the disease...
Phototherapy and its application in dermatology
Phototherapy, or light therapy, has found its way into dermatology due to its properties. It is ideally suited to complement therapy in skin disorders. Like any therapeutic method, however, it...
Skin lesions as a manifestation of chronic diseases
Changes that appear on the skin are often not a single symptom, but are indicative of the presence of chronic diseases, including cancer. In many cases, they can contribute to the diagnosis, prior to...
Nevi Part I
Nevi are developmental disorders of the skin. The most common nevi to develop are melanocytic nevi, epidermal nevi, hemangiomas and those arising from the sweat and sebaceous glands. A large...
Nevi Part II
Nevi are developmental abnormalities of the skin. Melanocytic nevi and hemangiomas are largely congenital and increase in size as the child grows. They are mostly benign in nature. Surgical and laser...
Boils - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
A boil is otherwise known as an inflammatory condition that is located in the vicinity of the hair follicle. The aetiological agent are staphylococcal bacteria. There is an increased risk of...
Rosacea, streptococcal infection - symptoms, diagnosis
Rosaceais defined as inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Rosacea develops following a streptococcal infection. It usually occurs as a result of trauma. The course of the disease is...
Itchy skin lesions and cancer
Most skin lesions are downplayed by patients as is itchy skin. Drinking lime is supposed to give us relief. However, it is worth finding out what is behind too frequent itching and skin changes.
Why should you look after your feet?
People who take inappropriate care of their feet very often have serious problems with them. How should you look after your feet?
Paraneoplastic syndrome
Theparaneoplastic synd rome is a group of clinical symptoms that co-occur with neoplastic lesions. Their causes are not fully understood. It may present as disorders of internal organs or skin...
What is SAPHO syndrome?
SAPHO syndrome is classified as a rheumatic disease and is quite often confused with psoriatic arthritis or inflammatory diseases of the spine. The name of this disease was introduced in 1897.
Bowen's disease
Bowen 's disease is a very rare form of cancer, also known as pre-invasive disease. It presents as visible lesions, usually spherical or ovoid in shape, and can occur singly or in clusters.
Systemic scleroderma
Scleroderma is a systemic disease of connective tissue, the essence of which is a progressive fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. It comes in two forms - generalised and diffuse. In terms of...
Toxic epidermal necrolysis - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Toxic epidermal necrolysis, otherwise known as toxic epidermal necrolysis, is a condition that develops in a patient as a result of taking certain drugs. The disease is a health and life-threatening...
