Definition Lichen Planus is a chronic disease which affects the nails, skin, and mucous membranes. It is majorly characterized by swelling and irritation in the affected part. Generally, the purple-coloured bumps on the skin are the main symptom of Lichen Planus. While on the parts with mucous membrane like vagina, mouth. etc., it appears as white patches which are sometimes…

Definition Melasma is one of the most common forms of skin problems. It develops patches on facial skin, with colors ranging between brown to greyish brown. It is also known as skin discoloration problem found in many people these days. This disease is also known as “mask of pregnancy,” or chloasma when it is visible in pregnant women. Causes: Types:…

Definition Hyperhidrosis, also known as excessive sweating, polyhidrosis or seborrhea, is one of the most common types of disorder found in humans causing severe unhappiness. As per research reports, there are around 2%-3% of the population globally suffering from axillary hyperhidrosis or profuse sweating in palms and feet soles. The underarm sweating problem starts generally in the late adolescence period.…

Definition Sexually transmitted disease can be defined as the infection which transmits from one person to the other due to sexual contact. The disease gets transmitted during oral, anal as well as vaginal sex. It is one of the most common forms of infectious disease and in many cases unknowingly an infected person transmits it to others at the time…

Introduction: Nail disorders belong to a specific group of health disorder which affects the look of human fingernails as well as toenails. Human nails can speak a lot regarding the health status of a person. Nail infections which are caused due to bacteria, viruses, or fungus can cause serious abnormalities for the nails. Nails can be defined as one of…

Definition: Our skin is the largest organ present in our body. The sole responsibility of skin is to give protection to the body from certain infections. Skin infections are caused by different types of germs, and any infection that is caused by a virus is called viral skin infection. Causes: As the name suggests viruses are the causes of viral…

What is Bacterial Skin Infection? A bacterial infection can be defined as the proliferation caused by a harmful chain of bacteria located either on or inside of the human body. Bacteria are capable to infect almost any section of the body. Causes Bacterial infections are caused by bacteria and spread through coughing or sneezing, coming in contact with infected persons,…

What is Fungal Infection? When the fungus invades the human tissues to cause a typical disease that remains confined to the skin, spreads right into the tissue, organs or bones and also affects the complete body, this is known as a fungal infection. Types Fungal infections are of different types and common among them include:     Causes Signs and Symptoms…

What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that causes redness and visible blood vessels in your face. It may even be accompanied by swollen pus-filled bumps which if untreated can spread to the chest and back as well. Causes Pathophysiology The exact pathophysiology of rosacea is unknown. Different factors like environment, stress, genetics, and hormones trigger an…

It is a common hypersensitive reaction of the skin to exogenous and endogenous agents. One can get vascular dilation, redness, edema, and itching. From the skin it can also become systemic giving swelling over the body and can also cause angioedema which can be life-threatening. Exogenous Endogenous INVESTIGATIONS Complete blood workup has to be done with. Visit a top dermatologist…