Pityriasis Rosea (pit-ih-RIE-uh-sis) is also known as Pityriasis rosea is a condition causing the skin rash. Young adults, adolescents, and children are more commonly affected. Also rarely it might affect elderly of middle aged. Both sexes are involved equally. Cause It is proposed to be caused by a virus from herpesvirus group.Its seasonal occurrence in […]
Tag Archives: Skin Disease
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May
May
Lichen planus is an inflammatory disorder of the skin and mucous membrane. Lesions are dense, a band like (lichenoid) infiltrate in the upper dermis. Young adults are commonly affected but it can occur at any age. Both males and females are affected equally. Causes The cause of Lichen planus is unknown but it is believed […]
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May
May
Albinism is a disorder of melanin production which is autosomal recessive. Melanin is the pigment responsible for the colour of normal skin which is produced by cells in the skin known as melanocytes. The pigment is also present in iris and retina of eyes and hair. In albinism, the number of melanocytes in the skin […]
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May
May
Vitiligo is a pigmentary disorder which is characterised by depigmented or hypopigmented patches. It occurs when melanocytes (cells responsible for normal pigmentation of the skin) either die or are unable to function leading to absence or reduction in its numbers. Cause The cause of vitiligo is unknown but research has shown that it may arise […]
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May
May
Scabies (from Latin: scabere, “to scratch”) is a common ectoparasitic infestation caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. Colloquially it is also known as the seven-year itch. Cause Scabies is classified by the WHO as a water-related disease. It is a contagious infection caused by mite Sarcoptes scabiei and is most commonly transmitted by direct skin-to-skin […]
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May
May
Pediculosis is an ectoparasitic infestation caused by blood-feeding lice of the order Phthiraptera. Although pediculosis can infest any part of the body but term “Pediculosis” is used for head pediculosis. Causes & Types Pediculosis can be divided into following types based on their location and type of lice which causes it: Pediculosis capitis: Also known […]
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May
Psoriasis is a papulosquamous disease i.e. papules or plaques covered with scales. It is a skin and joint disease. It affects about 1-2% of general population. An uncommon variety of Psoriasis known as Pustular and erythrodermic psoriasis which occurs due to the withdrawal of systemic corticosteroids may be life-threatening to the patient. Causes The exact […]