Skin cancer - we still know very little about it
The skin has many very important functions in the human body. It covers the entire body and has a surface area of approximately 2m2. Unfortunately, both the external factors to which it is exposed...
Psychogenic pruritus: the link between dermatology and psychiatry
Pruritus can be caused by, among other things, liver dysfunction and dermatological conditions such as atopic eczema or psoriasis. Sometimes, however, despite even a very thorough examination of the...
Excessive sweating a sign of serious illness
Sweating is a natural, normal reaction of the body. It is a constant process. Sweat, the secretion of the sweat glands, consists mainly of water, salts, fats, ammonia, minerals, urea, uric acid and...
Purulent bacterial skin diseases caused by staphylococci and streptococci
Healthy skin protects our body against various microorganisms. The basic element of this protection is the epidermis, especially the stratum corneum and the lipid coat on its surface. Additional...
Darier's disease - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Darier's disease, otherwise known as Darier's disease, Darier-White disease or keratosis follicularis is classified as a genetic condition (hereditary). It involves not only the skin but also the...
Skin allergies
In allergic diseases, the type of reaction to the allergen in question is of key importance. Many allergic diseases are reflected in the condition of the skin, causing various types of eczema,...
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...
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...
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.
The role of the immune system and the incidence of rosacea
Acne rosacea is most common in patients between the ages of 25 and 55. The disease usually occupies the nose, forehead, cheeks and chin.
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?
