Calluses - a painful and easily damaged skin, resulting in friction. Under such modified skin layer of accumulated liquid, as a cushion which protects the underlying layers from abrasion. As a result, a new bubble is formed skin layer and the liquid inside it is gradually reabsorbed. Most often, calluses occur on the soles and heels while wearing uncomfortable shoes and socks inappropriate during long walks. For children who love to climb trees and hang on the branches, calluses on the palms are also formed near the base of the fingers. Causes of Corns Prolonged skin friction of a rough surface; Humidity exacerbates the effect of friction. Symptoms of Calluses and Corns The painful area affected skin filled with liquid; Pain; Rubbing uncomfortable shoes and socks. What you can do It is not necessary to open an especially bubbles because it increases the risk of infection. Just make a hole in the strip from the patch and place right around the corn to restric
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Athlete's foot is the most common fungal disease of the skin. Previously, fungal foot diseases were so common that few people could avoid infection. Fortunately, since 60-70 years, became available drugs that are truly cured patients, not just relief. However, until now athlete's foot remains the most common fungal disease of the skin, followed by distribution of the following ringworm. The most commonly affected folds of skin between the toes and the surface of the foot (especially the sole), but even the hands may be involved in rare cases. The appearance of the disease at the hands due mainly not a direct infection, and the action of circulating toxins in the bloodstream fungi. On the other hand, when combing soles microorganisms are under the fingernails of the fingers, where they can be transferred to other body parts, including and on the scalp. This is the simplest and the usual route of infection must take into account people exposed to fungal infections. At risk
Molluscum contagiosum - a viral disease of the skin, which manifests specific rashes on the skin in the form of pimples (papules), ranging in size from 2.1 to 10 mm. The causative agent is a virus from the family of poxviruses. Molluscum contagiosum can suffer both children and adults. The disease often occurs in people with weakened immune systems, such as HIV-infected. The name of the disease is not related to its parasitic nature and is caused by the fact that the contents of the microscopic study of pathological elements found specific inclusion - corpuscles round shape. The causes of the disease Molluscum contagiosum Infection occurs by contact of the skin in contact with the affected skin. Adults are infected mainly through sexual contact. Localization of lesions depends on which parts of the human skin were infected. It is in these places will be papules. Symptoms of Molluscum contagiosum The element is a pimple rash (papules) with umbilicated in the center. When press
Skin rash in children may be a manifestation of more than a hundred different diseases. You do not necessarily understand this set of states. However, some of them can be really dangerous for the child. Therefore, the appearance of rash any time should contact the pediatrician. Do not forget that describe the appearance of the skin on the phone is pointless, a doctor should see the changes for yourself. Causes of Skin Rashes in Children The causes of rashes in children can be divided into four main groups: infectious and parasitic diseases; allergies; disease of the blood and blood vessels; the lack of proper hygiene. If the cause of the rash is an infection, you will notice at the child and her other symptoms, such as fever, chills, cough, runny nose, sore throat, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and others. In this case, the rash may be the first symptom of an ongoing infection and appear in 2-3 days. Among infectious diseases rash usually
Keloids - a special kind of scars, implemented in the surrounding normal tissue. The growth of keloid scars usually starts 13 months after healing of the wound. Unfortunately, dermal scarring is the inevitable consequence of any injury or open surgery. They remain for life, often creating a significant cosmetic and functional defects. Disfiguring scars, scars that limit, even small movements can cause serious problems in patients, both in business and in personal life. Keloids occur with equal frequency in men and women. They have been described in different age groups, although more likely to develop in patients aged 10 to 30 years, and rarely - in the very young and very old age. There may be the family history of keloid formation. The causes leading to the formation of keloids The reasons for such violations are not precisely known. Wound healing - is a complex biological process, which lasts about a year and completed the formation of a mature scar. One year later, the sc
Impetigo is a disease characterized by the formation of the surface bubble-pustular rash. Impetigo usually begins with the appearance of painful red spots which become through step bubbles in honey type crusts. It occurs more frequently in children; adults are usually infected men shaving; often occurs as a complication of other diseases. There are several forms of impetigo: streptococcal, staphylococcal, vulgar (mixed). The disease is very contagious. Impetigo often becomes the scourge of children's groups, most often it occurs in small teams, nursery children. Often there is a home and school outbreaks. Impetigo is dangerous because it can give complication of the internal organs, so that any outbreak of the disease is thoroughly investigated, and children are being treated. The causes leading to the formation of impetigo More than 80% of the pathogen Staphylococcus aureus impetigo presented or beta-hemolytic streptococcus. Pathogen enters through cracks and abrasions
Itchy skin - one of the most painful symptoms that a person can experience. Fortunately, in most cases, the competent doctor is able to identify the cause of the itching and eliminate it. Itchy skin - it is the quite frequent unpleasant sensation that causes the desire to comb the affected area of skin. Pruritus can be acute or chronic, local (felt for someone particular area of skin) or generalized. Itching in itself is not a disease - it is just a symptom of certain skin diseases, disorders of the internal organs and the nervous system. However, severe itching is capable of causing human suffering incredible. Ensure the itching is often even more difficult than the pain. Combing leads to increased itching, redness, and inflammation of the skin. In the damaged areas can penetrate the infection that causes pustular skin diseases. The causes of the itch Oddly enough, the pathophysiology of pruritus is very complex. Itching is the result of a cascade of humoral and neuro-reflex
The skin - the largest organ of the human body. The skin covers and protects the bones, muscles, internal organs and helps regulate body temperature. Skin, nails, and hair often reflects the general state of the body and are an important part of a person's appearance. With some of the problems of the skin, hair and nails can manage on their own at home. In many cases, it may require the assistance of a doctor. Doctors who specialize in skin problems are called dermatologists. In some cases, skin problems are solved by allergists. Black dots (open comedones): It is clogged pores of sebum on the skin surface. Most often they appear on the face, chest, shoulders and back. The appearance of comedones due to a violation of the sebaceous glands of the skin and most often in adolescence. Black or dark gray color of the comedones is due to the oxidation of a substance in a sealed pore. Content comedones may be removed by your doctor. Dermatitis (also a rash or eczema): It is an
Dyshidrosis - A skin disease that is sometimes referred to as varieties of eczema. Dyshidrosis - a skin disease that is sometimes referred to as varieties of eczema. It is characterized by disruption of the sweat glands, occlusion and their appearance on the skin of small itching bubbles. Most often Dyshidrosis combined with other pathological conditions - excessive sweating. Reasons Dyshidrosis Currently reason Dyshidrosis not finalized. It is believed that the following factors can lead to this disease: disruption of the nervous system and endocrine glands, which regulate the sweat glands; reaction to various medications, such as some kinds of antibiotics; effect on the skin of various substances that can cause irritation of anti-insects and rodents, household cleaners, kerosene, industrial oils, paints, varnishes, etc .; allergic reactions and autoimmune conditions; increased nervous irritability and emotional instability; frequent and severe stress; mental and physic
Dermatitis - a syndrome is an inflammatory skin response to different stimuli. Distinguish contact dermatitis and drug reaction. Distinguish contact dermatitis drug reaction. Contact dermatitis occurs by the direct impact of the stimulus on the skin, foreign substances penetrate into the interior environment of the organism, causing a series of changes, one manifestation of which is dermatitis. For example, if the inflammation reaction of the skin occurred when using cream with any medicinal substance, this contact dermatitis, and if the same material received in the body through the intestines (tablets or with food), and rash occurred - a drug reaction. In addition to dermatitis are diseases such as seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff, acne, acne, pimples), atopic dermatitis (allergic) dermatitis herpetiformis, eczema, and others. In this article, we will examine a few of them. Dermatitis Causes Irritants that contribute to dermatitis, may have a physical, chemical or biological
Acne - the skin disease that causes a parasitic (Demodex follicular and Demodex Brevis). The tick size of 0.2-0.5 mm, dwells in the sebaceous glands and hair follicles of the skin, prefer places with increased sebaceous excretions. Favorite localization might eyelids, facial skin, the area brow, forehead, chin and the nasolabial folds, the external auditory canal. In some cases, it can cause specific eye disease - Demodectic blepharitis. The disease is chronic, more common in people with weakened immune systems or metabolic disorders. The symptoms of demodectic mange Acne is most often seen folliculitis (inflammation of hair follicles of the skin). Depending on the location it can be small pustules (papules or pustules) at the exit of the hair, located on inflamed, congested skin. Acne age is accompanied by itching, edema and hyperemia edges century, the appearance of scales in the roots of eyelashes. Typically, patients complain of eyestrain. The characteristic appearance of the
Hair loss can be caused by various diseases, hormonal imbalances, head injury or damage to the scalp, stress or taking certain medications. back hair often begins to grow in eliminating the causes of hair loss. Alopecia (alopecia) baldness (alopecia) - a disease in which the on-site lost hair remains smooth round spots. Every person loses 50 to 100 hairs every day. Hair color lives of 3 to 7 years. 90% of the hair on the head is actively growing, the remaining 10% are dormant. This phase lasts from 2 to 6 months, after which the hair falls out. Usually with hair age do not become thinner, but sometimes on the spot lost hair does not grow new ones. This process can begin in early adulthood. Hair loss can be caused by various diseases, hormonal imbalances, head injury or damage to the scalp, stress or taking certain medications. Back hair often begins to grow in eliminating the causes of hair loss. Alopecia (alopecia) baldness (alopecia) is a disease in which the on-site lost h
Vitiligo occurs at any age and manifests the appearance of white spots on the skin. Vitiligo (vitiligo), (Pes, leukopathy piebald skin) - one of the most complex and unexplored in the treatment of diseases. It can occur at any age and manifests the appearance of white spots on the skin, that is, areas devoid of pigment - melanin. This phenomenon is called depigmentation. This disease is common in all countries of the world. The disease can occur at any age, but most often it occurs in women as well as young people aged up to 20 years. In recent years there has been an increase in the number of patients, both in the adult and pediatric population, especially among young people. Vitiligo is a disease that conventional medicine is not very fan of. It is believed that it is the life and health is not threatened. But it is not so. Perhaps, the threat to life and there, but for the health harm is obvious. After all, vitiligo is not only unpleasant cosmetic defect but also more tha
Warts - this benign growth on the skin or mucous membranes. Warts that appear on the soles of the feet are called plantar or horny. Plantar warts often disappear on their own, but sometimes it can remain in place for several years, or occasionally disappear and reappear. Causes of warts Infection of the skin by the human papillomavirus. The virus replicates actively especially in wet areas (e.g., public baths, showers, locker rooms, etc.) Symptoms of Warts Rough convex nodules are seen on the skin, which may be single or in the form of clusters. Plantar warts are generally flat and dense due to strong pressure. It is recommended to consult a doctor if the plantar wart causes pain, discomfort and interfere with walking, you need to consult a doctor. Complications of Warts The spread of warts to other parts of the body. What you can do Do not cut or tear off a wart, as this will likely only exacerbate the spread of the virus and the wart will appear at this place a
Atopic dermatitis - it is also known as atopic dermatitis which is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin of an allergic nature, the main symptom is intense itching. Predisposition to diffuse neurodermatitis and other atopic diseases ( bronchial asthma, pollinosis, allergic rhinitis) passed genetically. Therefore, usually, a man, who put such a diagnosis, be sure to find a relative with one of these diseases. In most patients, the disease starts before the age of 12 years. In adulthood, atopic dermatitis manifests very rarely. Without treatment, the disease occurs over the years, with periodic remissions and exacerbations and a patient weight causes anxiety. The causes of the Atopic Dermatitis The reason for the development of an allergic reaction in the skin in atopic dermatitis is hyperreactivity organism in response to interaction with various substances. These materials are for the body of the patient allergens. The allergen can act as pollen, house dust, animal hair, var
Dysplasia - a violation of cellular differentiation, whereby the epithelial structure is violated, there is a polymorphism of cells, increasing the rate of cell division. Cervix - is the lower part of the uterus that connects the vagina with her body. Cervical dysplasia, vaginal and vulva is common diseases that often occur simultaneously. Dysplasia - a violation of cellular differentiation, whereby the epithelial structure is violated, there is a polymorphism of cells, increasing the rate of cell division. According to the depth of destruction of the epithelium are three degrees of dysplasia, mild, moderate and severe. Cervical Dysplasia refers to precancerous diseases, ie diseases that if left untreated can go to cancer . One of the main causes of cervical dysplasia is now considered to infection with human papilloma virus (HPV). HPV virus DNA was detected in more than 90% of patients. People infected with HPV dysplasia occurs 10 times more often than in uninfected. There are m