FACIAL CARE

 Erosive Pustulosis :   Erosive pustulosis   presents with localised areas of pustules , lakes of pus, or crusts , which overlie  eroded  plaques or nodules and mainly affects the sun damaged , bald scalp of older individuals . Erosive pustulosis of the scalp is a rare , inflammatory  scalp condition  characterized by skin atrophy , erosion and thick crust that results in perment  hair loss . Although some patients respond well to topical  corticosteroids or topical tacrolimus , a chronic waxing and waning course is not ususual .  Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp { EPDS } is an uncommon , pustular , idiopathic disorder  typically  occuring on the scalp of the elderly, whose  diagnosis requires  close  clinicopathologic  correlations  . The vertex was the most  common location one patients  also had leg involvement . the clinicopathological  similarities betwwen EPDS and PPG s...

 What is an epidermal naevus ? An epidermal naevus is due to an overgrowth of the epidermis . Lesions are present at birth  or develop during childhood . The abnormality arises from a defect in the  ectoderm, the outer  layer of the embryo  that gives rises to epidermis and neural tissues . An epidermal nervus is an abnormal , noncancerous patch of skin caused by an  overgrowth of cells in the outermost layer of skin . Epidermal nevi are typically seen at birth or develop in early childhood . the epidermal is composed  primarily  of a specific cell type called  a keratinocyte . the lines of Blaschko , which are normally invisible on skin develops before birth .  Keratinocytic epidermal nevi are also known as  linear epidermal nevi or verrucous epidermal nevi , based on characteristics of their  appearance .  There are several types of epidermal nervus that are defined in part by the type of  epidermal cell involved . ...

 EOSINOPHILIC CELLULITIES : Eosinophilic cellulitis, also known as wells syndrome  to be  confused  with weil's is a skin disease that presents  with painful , red  , raised , and warm patches of skin . The  rash comes on suddenly , lasts  for a few weeks . anf often  repeatedly comes back . Scar formation does not typically occur.  Eosinophilic cellulitis is of unknown cause. It may  be  triggered  by bites from insects such as spiders , fleas or ticks , or from medication or surgery . Other conditions that may appear  similar include  cellulitis , contact dermatitis , and severe allergic rection such as anaphylaxis.  Treatment is often with a corticosteroids. Steroids applied as a cream is generally  recommended  over the use of steriods by mouth. Many times the condition  goes away after a few weeks without treatments . it affects both sexes withthe same frequency . it was first described b...

  People  with  eczema may experience  flare ups during pregnancy  or may find their symptoms disappear completely . People have eczema  may develop symptoms as a result of pregnancy . Eczema is an umbrella term for several skin  conditions that can cause color changes , itchiness , and infants to older adults . Common types of eczema include atopic dermatitis , contact dermatitis , and seborrheic dermatitis . Some people who have a common type of eczema may experience a change in their symptoms during  pregnancy .  How common is eczema during pregnancy ?  It is unclear how many people develop eczema accounts for one third to one half of all dermatitis cases during pregnancy . The national eczema association females   are more  likely to experience eczema than  males . It is nearly  equally common in people  of all skin colors, races and ethnicities. it is slightly more common in Native  American  ...

 DISCOID ECZEMA :   Discoid eczema or discoid dermatitis , is a chronic condition involving inflammation of the skin. It produces a rash that  looks like discolored coin-shaped disks . it is extremely itchy and uncomfortable .  Discoid eczema  plaques affect different body parts ,  but they mostly  occur on the lower legs , hands  and  forearms .  Discoid eczema  is a chronic condition that is long term or recurrent . it is not contagious , meaning that it cannot pass from one person to another . Discoid eczema is  a common type of eczema /   dermatitis  defined  by scattered , well defined  , coin shaped and coin sized plaques of eczema . Discoid  eczema  is also called nummular dermatitis .  WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS OF DISCOID ECZEMA ?  As discoid  eczema is associated with loss of skin barrier function, it is important  to : PROTECT THE SKIN FROM INJURY : This type o...

 NUMMULAR ECZEMA  : Nummular eczema  is a chronic skin condition that causes raised, round spots on your skin . The skin . The  coin  shaped lesions are often itchy, sometimes ooze clear fluid and may becoma crusty. the condition usually responds well to treatment , but  episode can recur even after successful treatment. several skincare strategies can prevent  and ease flare - ups .  Nummular eczema is a skin condition that  causes circular raised spots  on your skin . Nummular  comes from a latin word for " coin" and the patches  are coin - shaped . the lesions are often itchy  , sometimes ooze  clear fluid and may become crusty on top .  The condition  is chronic . Patches  can last for weeks to  months , and flare -ups or episodes can repeatedly  happen  over  a long period of time . Nummular eczema is also called nummular dermatitis and discoid eczema .  PICTURES OF NUMMULA...

 WHAT IS DERMATITIS  HERPETIFORMIS ? Dermatitis herpetiformis { DH } causes itchy bumps and burning blisters . Those with a sensitivity to gluten , like people with celiac disease , might  get this skin condition . Although the lesions look similar to herpes,  its a  completely different condition . Managing the symptoms requires  a gluten free diet .   Dermatitis herpetiformis , is a long term  skin condition   that  causes itchy  bumps and blisters . The  direct cause of dermatitis  herpetiformis is a sensitivity to gluten . Gluten is found in common foods such as  wheat , rye  and barley . Dermatitis  herpetiformis patients usually don't have the digestive  symptoms that go along with celiac disease . Dermatitis herpetiforms is sometimes called the skin manifestation of celiac disease . Diarrhea , exhaustion , weightloss and abdominal discomfort are all symptoms of celiac disease .  WH...

 WHAT IS DRY SKIN ? Dry skin is skin  that  doesn't have  enough moisture in it to  keep it feeling soft. The medical term for dryskin  is xeroderma . Xerosis is severely  dry skin.  Dry skin feels like rough patches of your skin that can flake or look scaly . Skin is dry , it may or may  not be  itchy .  WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF DRY SKINS ?  Types of dry skin include : 1. CONTACT DERMATITIS - Contact dermatitis occurs when  something comes into contact with your skin that causes an irritant or allergic rection. skin may b e dry , itchy and red , and you may also have a skin rash . Some  examples  include jewelry metals , cosmetics , detergents or medications .  2. ECZEMA - eczema is a group of skin conditions that cause red , dry , bumpy and itchy patches of skin . severe forms can cause cracking of your skin , which  makes you more prone to infection .  3. SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS -   Dry skin o...

 DEGOS DISEASE  Degos disease ,also known as kohlmeier degos disease or malignant atrophic papulosis , is an extremely rare  condition caused by blockage  of arteries and veins . Individuals with  this condition will develop papules. Those diagnosed with this disease may also  develop  complication due to impairment of internal  organs . There are fewer than 50  living patients presently known worldwide , and fewer than 200 reported in medical literature .  Many  individuals may go  undiagnosed due to rarity of the disease . Most individual  develop symptoms  between  the  ages  of 20 -50 , however cases outside of this age range have been reported as well. Degos disease also  know as malignant atrophic papulosis is characterized by vasculopathy of unknown origin  origin and independently described by Degos in 1942 .  DEGOS DISEASE PICTURES : WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DEGOS DISEA...

 CHILBLAINS  Chilblains are inflamed , painful skin patches . typically , these skin patches develop  after exposure to cold but not freezing air . Anyone can get chilblains ,  but they  are most common in women . Most of the tome , chilblains heal without treatment.  Chilblains also known as pernio , are small patches of inflamed  skin . They  develop after exposure to air that cold or damp bu not freezing . Usually , chilblains form on your fingers or toes , but they can  develop  on the legs or ears .  Chilblains are typically red or bluish . They may feel itchy , tender or painful . Other names for chilblains include pernio and perniosis .   CHILBLAINS  PICTURES : CAUSES OF CHILBLAINS : Chilblains form after intermittent or prolonged exposure to cold or damp air .  The cold air causes blood vessels near your skin's surface to tighten or constrict , leading to decreased oxygenation and inflammation in these ex...

 CHERRY ANGIOMA  Cherry angiomas are small , red bumps on your skin that are harmless to your  overall  health ,  Angiomas commonly appear after age 30 and can be removed if you don't like how they look .  Cherry angiomas are small  , pinhead- like lesion on your skin that appear most commonly on your torso , arms  and legs of your body .  - Round - about 2 millimeters [mm] to 4mm in size . - light  to dark red .  The term cherry references their color and appearance on the skin, as angiomas typically form in groups .  Cherry angioma are also called Campbell de Morgan spots or senile angiomas .  WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF CHERRY ANGIOMAS ? The direct cause of cherry angiomas is unknown . But research has identified several factors  that can cause cherry  angiomas to appear on your skin , including : - Aging  - Pregnancy - Genetic mutations - Chemical exposure  CHERRY ANGIOMAS PICTURES : 7 NATURAL HOME REMED...

 CELLULITE : Cellulite is the name for collections of fat that push against the connective tissues beneath your skin . it often appears on your  thighs , stomach and buttocks . Cellulite makes the surface of the skin look lumpy and puckered, or appear dimpled .  Cellulite is the name for collection of fat that push against the connective tissue beneath your skin. it often appears on your thighs , stomach and butt. Cellulite makes the surface of your skin look lumpy and puckered , or appear dimpled .  CELLULITE  PICTURES : WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CELLULITE ? Cellulite looks like lumpy or dimpling skin. It may be visible at all times or only when you pinch your skin. Cellulite  affects your stomach , thighs and butt.  Cellulite has 4 grades : 1. GRADE 0 : There isn't any cellulite on your body . 2. GRADE 1 : Your skin is smooth when you stand up, but mild dimpling  appears when you sit down .  3. GRADE 2 : Your  skin has moderate dimpl...