skin diseases

Atopic dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin, also known as atopic eczema, which causes different skin lesions, such as plaques or small red lumps, which usually scratch and most often occur in infants or children up to 5 years of age. of appearing at any age. This inflammation of the skin is allergic in origin and is not contagious, and the most affected sites vary according to age, being more common in the folds of the arms and knees, and may appear on the cheeks and near the ears of the babies, or in the neck, hands and feet of adults

To cure herpes in the mouth faster, reducing the pain, discomfort and risk of contaminating other people, you can apply an anti-viral ointment every 2 hours as soon as symptoms of itching, pain or blisters begin to appear. But besides the ointments there are still small adhesives that can cover the wounds, avoiding the contamination of other people

Warts are small, usually harmless, skin tumors caused by the HPV virus, which can appear in people of any age and in any part of the body, such as on the face, foot, groin or hands. Warts can arise in a group or alone, and can spread easily from one area of ​​the body to another. Usually, the warts disappear without specific treatment, but the use of warts remedies can be helpful in speeding up this process. Ty

Cold sores cause blisters or sores in the mouth, which usually appear slightly below the lip, and which cause itching and pain in the region where it arises. Cold sores are a highly contagious disease that is caught by direct contact with blisters or sores with liquid, as it may happen during a kiss, or by the use of objects used by another person who has herpes such as a glass, cutlery or towel by example

Guttate psoriasis is a type of disease that accounts for about 10% of cases of psoriasis. It manifests mainly in children and adolescents, in the form of reddish drops, spread through the skin, and does not always need treatment. Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease, that is, that has no cure, and is also not a contagious disease, but can adversely affect a person's life, affecting interpersonal relationships and daily activities, even if it is a benign disease

Ringworm is a disease caused by fungi that can attack the skin, nails, scalp, groin and genital region, leading to the appearance of various symptoms according to the site of infection. Fungi growth occurs mainly in humid environments, so one of the main forms of fungi transmission is through the sharing of objects, especially towels, and lack of proper hygiene

The treatment for impingem should be done according to the advice of the dermatologist, and it is usually recommended to use creams and ointments that can eliminate the fungus and thus relieve the symptoms. In addition, it is important to maintain proper body hygiene and avoid sharing towels, for example, as they may favor the growth of the fungus and, consequently, increase the risk of infection

Impingem is a type of fungal skin superficial mycosis that is contagious and therefore passes from one person to another easily through direct contact or contaminated objects. The first symptoms of impingem are the appearance of a red spot on the skin that itches a lot. This skin ringworm can be confused with pityriasis rosea, reactions to the use of medications, nummular dermatitis, or psoriasis and therefore should always be evaluated by a dermatologist

Psoriasis is a relatively common chronic skin disease that causes the appearance of red and dry patches, which can cause itching or light burning or pain. Although usually only affects the skin, psoriasis if it worsens can also end up affecting the joints, resulting in psoriatic arthritis, but this is only normal after 10 or 20 years

Psoriasis is a chronic disease, which means that it has not yet been cured but can be controlled with the medicines prescribed by the doctor. Psoriasis is a genetic disease, characterized by reddening and scaly plaques on the skin, and one of its most common symptoms is itching at the affected site. The appearance of blemishes can become unpleasant due to the exaggerated size and the development of whitish plaques that makes the skin 'thicker', affecting more often the elbows, scalp and knees

Seborrheic dermatitis, popularly called dandruff, is a skin disorder that causes scaling and reddening of the skin that is very common in the first few weeks of the baby's life but may also appear in adulthood, especially in people with skin problems. Although seborrheic dermatitis is more common on the scalp, it can also appear on the face, especially in the more fatty places like nose, forehead, corners of the mouth or eyebrows, for example

Eczema is an acute or chronic inflammation of the skin that causes symptoms such as itching, swelling and redness and may be caused by an allergy. This skin disease has no cure but can be controlled with the treatment indicated by the dermatologist. This inflammation can occur in all ages, but they are more common in children and health professionals who tend to wash hands with antiseptic soap too often, which can hurt the skin

Erysipelas is an infection of the superficial layer of the skin that causes red, inflamed and painful wounds, and develops mainly in the legs, face or arms, although it can arise in any part of the body. This disease is most common in people over 50 years of age, obese or diabetic and is usually caused by a bacterium called Streptococcus pyogenes , which can also cause a more severe form of the disease, called erysipelas bullous, which causes wounds with bubbles with clear liquid, yellow or brown

The groin itch can be caused due to hair growth after depilation, allergy to panties or underwear, and in these cases a moisturizing or itching cream like Polaramine or Fenergan can help to quell the discomfort quickly. However, itching of the groin may also indicate a skin problem, more often groin mycosis, which is more common in men, but may also occur in women

Cholesteatoma corresponds to the abnormal growth of skin inside the ear canal, behind the eardrum, which can be identified through the discharge of strong ear odor secretion, tinnitus and changes in hearing ability, for example. According to the cause, cholesteatoma can be classified into: Acquired , which may occur due to perforation or invagination of the tympanic membrane or due to repeated or untreated ear infections; Congenital , in which the person is already born with excess skin in the ear canal, however the reason why this happens is still unknown

Scabies is the technical name given to scabies, a skin disease that produces reddish papules on the skin and a lot of itching. Its treatment is done with the use of creams to treat infestation and through good personal hygiene. Scabies have a cure, but in order to achieve it, it is necessary to eliminate the eggs from the parasites that are in the body and in the environment where one lives

Folliculitis is inflammation in the root of the hair leading to the appearance of red balls in the affected region and that can scratch, for example. Folliculitis can be treated at home with the hygiene of the region with antiseptic soap, but it may also be necessary to use specific creams or ointments, which should be recommended by the dermatologist

Dark spots on the skin are the most common, being caused by excessive sun exposure over time. This is because the sun's rays stimulate the production of melanin, which is the pigment that gives color to the skin, but hormonal changes, drug use and other factors act on the melanocytes that give rise to spots on the face or body

Human scabies is a skin disease, also called scabies, which is caused by the sarcoptes scabiei mite , which infects the skin and causes symptoms such as intense itching and redness. This disease is easily transmitted among people of the same family through the sharing of clothing, sheets or towels, for example, and it is therefore recommended to avoid direct contact with the infected person's skin or at least until the end of the treatment

The itching in the body arises when some reaction stimulates nerve endings of the skin, which can happen for several reasons, the main ones include some type of allergy or irritation in the skin, as by dryness, sweat or insect sting. However, itching can not be related to diseases, which may be dermatological, infectious, metabolic or even psychological, such as dermatitis, mycosis, psoriasis, dengue, Zika, diabetes or anxiety, for example