Actinic keratosis usually disappears on its own; however, some lesions are difficult to diagnose whether they are normal or they can shift into cancerous lesions.Treatment-In case of Actinic keratosis, it can be difficult to distinguish between noncancerous spots and cancerous ones. So it's best to get evaluated by a doctor.When you have severe actinic keratosis, the doctor may prescribe you a  Read More

Ulcers in and near the mouth due to the infectious organism are called Dichuchwa (Bejel) Disease. It caused the transmission of the organism in a body through infected food utensils.Incidence:It occurs during the teenage and adolescent ages like:55% are from 16 years and above.20% involves people of adult ages.25% percent of children of six years and above found till date.  Read More

Treatment of dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) also known as duhring disease includes avoidance of gluten by consuming a gluten-free diet and medications.The first line of treatment includes a strict gluten-free diet is the most effective treatment option. You can get suggestions from a registered dietician to eliminate both obvious and hidden sources of dietary gluten and recommend short- and long-term alternatives.  Read More

The treatment of dyskeratosis follicularis vegetans or Darier's disease (DD) is directed toward the specific symptoms that are apparent in each individual. Aside from symptom management and behavioral modifications to avoid triggers, currently, no validated treatments for dyskeratosis follicularis vegetans are available.Symptomatic treatments include:Sunscreen, loose clothing, moisturizing creams and av  Read More

The majority of Erythema Multiforme infections, according to doctors, are thought to be caused by other infections that trigger the body's immune system to assault skin cells. Unfortunately, it's not always clear to doctors what brought on your rash.On the basis of the patient's medical history and physical examination, Erythema Multiforme is clinically diagnosed. It is imperative to enquire about recent medication  Read More

Freckles, commonly known as Ephelides are seen as diffused discolouration or tanning in some parts of the face and the body. However, there are some genetic predispositions to this condition. It cannot be caused by genetic factors alone. Sun exposure is one of the important factors in acquiring this condition.Over-the-counter treatmentPeople with freckles can go for over-the-counter products like AHA to  Read More

Grover’s disease can usually be treated using topical medications, but sometimes requires oral medication, injections, or light therapy to treat it.Cortisone cream: Your dermatologist will prescribe you a cortisone cream if you have a small blister or outbreak that doesn’t itch.Tetracycline: If you have larger outbreaks that itch and cover the entire trunk, your dermatologist may prescribe the  Read More

Ichthyosis Vulgaris is caused by an inherited genetic flaw, a mutation that affects a large protein called filaggrin.The faulty gene is inherited from one's parents and may be caused by one or more mutations in the profillagrin gene that occur early in fetal development.It is autosomal dominant, which means that all that is required for the condition is a single faulty copy of the gene that codes for f  Read More

Seborrheic keratosis is not harmful and does not require treatment. It can be removed if they irritate you.Seborrheic keratosis can be removed using one or more of the following techniques:Growth is being frozen: Cryotherapy (freezing a growth with liquid nitrogen) can be an effective technique to eradicate seborrheic keratosis. It does not usually work on thicker, elevated growths. This procedure carri  Read More

Syringomyelia is a neurological disorder characterized by the formation of a fluid-filled cyst (syrinx) within the spinal cord. This cyst may, for unknown reasons, expand during adolescence or the young adult years, destroying the center of the spinal cord as it does.As the syrinx expands, it affects the nerves that stimulate the patient's legs, arms, back and shoulders. In turn, the affected individual may feel considerable pain a  Read More

Nonthrombocytopenic idiopathic purpura is a generally self-limited and inflammatory disease of small blood vessels.In mild conditions, no treatment requires just regular monitoring and platelet checking needed, and without treatment, it improves in children, but in some cases, it takes long-term treatment.In that case, some medications are required and some surgeries are also required.Some medicat  Read More

A pilonidal cyst is an abnormal pocket in the skin that usually contains hair and skin debris. A pilonidal cyst is almost always located near the tailbone at the top of the cleft of the buttocks.Pilonidal cysts usually occur when hair punctures the skin and then becomes embedded. If a pilonidal cyst becomes infected, the resulting abscess is often extremely painful.Risk factorsPilonidal cysts most  Read More

Recessive x-linked ichthyosis is a genetic skin disorder that results in extremely dry skin. Since it is a genetic disorder it is not curable, but the sign and symptoms can be controlled by the following methods.Skin softening cream and location: This disease is accompanied by fine or rhombus adherents' light gray or dark brown scaling on the skin. It can be treated with softening cream. These creams moisturize  Read More

The first symptoms of smallpox usually appear 10 to 14 days after you're infected. During the incubation period of seven to 17 days, you look and feel healthy and can't infect others. Following the incubation period, a sudden onset of flu-like signs and symptoms occurs. These include: Fever Overall discomfort Headache Severe fatigue Severe back pain Vomiting, possibly  Read More

An uncommon skin condition, that causes fever and painful rashes due to boosted production of blood cells is known as Sweet Syndrome.It can be caused due to risks during pregnancy, the reaction of some medicines, and other common factors like age, sex, cancer, and health issues.Diagnosis:The Sweet Syndrome detects via two methods:Blood Test: Presence of WBCs and blood disordersSkin  Read More

Tinea Versicolor is a very common disorder of fungal infection of the skin.Tinea Versicolor is a generally self-limiting condition, but if the condition doesn’t improve with self-care measures and the fungal infection return frequently or patches cover larger Ares to your body, then one should need the doctor’s advice for treatment.Initial treatments are creams, lotions, or shampoos that you pu  Read More

Transient Acantholytic Dermatosis (TAD) is also named Grover's disease. It is a rare transient skin disorder. It appears as small, firm, raised red lesions on the skin of the chest and back. It is a temporary skin disease. The red spots that appear are very itchy.Middle-aged men, i.e. men over 50 years of age are mostly affected by this disorder. How transient acantholytic dermatosis is caused is yet not known.  Read More

Von Zumbusch Disease is characterized by cutaneous lesions, inflammation, and tissue damage (necrosis) of blood vessel walls (lumen).Before beginning treatment, it's crucial to ascertain whether there is an underlying condition that contributes to the Von Zumbusch Disease.The term "vasculitides" or "vasculitic syndromes" refers to a larger class of diseases that affect blood vessels  Read More

White Darier disease is also named as Keratosis Follicularis.It is a very rare skin disorder and is genetic.It is characterized by lesions on the skin that have thickened, rough bumps i.e., papules that appear greasy, yellow or skin color or brown crust.These lesions may spread and grow over time. This may vary from person to person. This mostly affects scalp, forehead, upper arms, chest, back, kn  Read More