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 WHAT IS ANAGEN EFFLUVIUM ? Anagen effluvium refers to hair shedding that arises during the anagen or growth stage of the hair cycle . This is in contrast to telogen effluvium  or hair shedding that arises during the telogen on resting stage of the hair cycle . Anagen effluvium is due to an acute injury to the hair follicles by an endogenous or exogenous cause, resulting in sudden diffuse shedding of structually damaged hairs . Diffuse alopecia may occur over a period of days .  Anagen effluvium is the pathologic loss of anagen or growth - phase  hairs . Classically , it is caused by radiation therapy to the head and systemic chemotherapy, especially with alkylating agents . Anagen effluvium is due to an acute injury to the hair follicles by an endogenous or exogenous cause, resulting in sudden diffuse sheddingof structurally damaged hairs .  WHAT CAUSES OF ANAGEN EFFLUVIUM ? Impairs mitosis of hair follicle keratinocytes can cause anagen  effluvium . Disruption to celkl division in th

 BEHCET SYNDROME : Behcet syndrome can create issues in your  mouth and genital area , in the form of recurrent sores . This condition is mostly associated with inflammation of both the blood vessels and the eyes , though it often causes a lot of different  issues throughout the body . Behcet disease , also known as Silk Road disease , is a chronic inflammatory condition, caused by vasculitis , which will affect and damage both your arteries and veins . The main common symptoms include painful sores on the muscous membranes of the mouth and other parts of the body, inflammation of parts of the eye , and arthritis . The sores can last from  a few days , up to a week or more . Often , the symptoms come and go . Diagnosis is based  on at least 3 episode of mouth  sores in a year  together with at least 2 of the following : genital sores, eye inflammation , skin sores, a positive skinprick test .  WHAT ARE THE CAUSES  OF  BEHCET'S SYNDROME ? It may be an autoimmune disorder, meaning th

 What is hidradenitis suppurativa ? Hidradenitis suppurativa is a condition that causes small, painful lumps to form under the skin . The lumps usually develop in areas where your skin rubs together , such as  the armpits , groin , buttocks and breasts . The lumps heal slowly , recur and can lead to tunnel under the skin and scarring . Hidradenitis suppurativa tends to start after puberty , it can persist for many years and worsen over time , with serious effects on your daily life and emotional well-being . combined medical and surgical therapy can help manage the disease  and prevent  complications .  WHAT  ARE THE SIGN & SYMPTOMS OF HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA ? Hidradenitis suppurativa can affect one or several areas of the body . Signs and symptoms of the condition include : Blackheads : blackheads appear in small pitted areas  of skin , often appearing in pairs .  Painful pea - sized lumps : The condition usually starts with a single , painful lump under the skin that persists

 WHAT IS ACNE FULMINANS ? Acne fulminanas know as acute febrile ulcerative acne is a severe form of the skin disease , acne , which can occur after  unsuccessful treatment for another  form of acne , acne conglobata . the condition is thought to be an immunologically  induced disease in which  elevated level of testosterone causes a rise in sebum and population of Cutbacterium acnes bacteria . The increase  in the  amount od C acnes or related antigens may trigger the immunologic reaction in some  individual   and lead to an occurrence of acne fulminars . Acne fulminars  is a rare disease. The past several years , fewer cases  of this  disease  have occured , possibly  related  to  highly  increased  levels of C acnes antigens in the patients immune system . Over the past several years , fewer cases of this disease have occured , possibly because  of earlier and better treatment of acne . Approximately 100 patients with acne fulminars have been described .  HOW TO TREAT  ACNE FULMINANS

 HORMONAL ACNE : It is important to understand  the differences betwwen hormonal acne and good ol- fashioned pimples . Hormonal acne is intrinsically linked to your hormones ,  resulting  in " cyclical breakouts " that usually coincide with a person's  menstrual cycle , Board certified dermatologist and director of cosmetic and clinical research at the match up with other hormonal shifts in your life,  menopausal acne or postpartum pimples could be hormonal .  Hormonal acne is usually known simply known simply as acne . Another term of the skin condition is acne vulgaris . It is sometimes called hormonal acne because of the way the skin problem develops in response in response to hormonal changes , and especially a rise  in androgen , such as testosterone .  the rise in androgen  levels can trigger a process of higher sebum production , changes  in skin cell activity , inflammation , and colonization of the hair follicles by a bacteria known as Propionibacterium acnes , t

 HIRSUTISM : Hirsutism is a condition in women in which  have a lot of hair growing in places where  it usually does just for men . The hair is ofetn dark and coarse instead of the light , fine " peach fuzz " that covers most of the body . about 5% of women in the US have hirsutism . Hirsutism refers  to coarse or colored hair that  grows  on the face and body of some women .  it might sometimes  result from a medical condition . Higher levels can overstimulate the hair follicles , leading  to more hair growth than a woman would normally experience .  Hirsutism could occur in anywhere between 5 & 10 percent  of women  depending on local and cultural defination of a normal  amount of hair . Prevalence increase with age, especially after the menopause .  What are the signs and symptoms of hirsutism ? A women with the mildest form of hirsutism  may  notice  significant growth of hair on the upper lip, chin , sideburn area , and the nipples or lower abdomen . This hair will b

 What is herpes labialis ? Herpes labialis commonly known as cold sores or fever blisters , is s a type of infection by the herpes simplex virus that affects  primarily  the  lip . Symptoms typically include a burning  pain followed by small blisters or sores. The first attack may also  be  accompanied by fever, sore throat and  enlarged  lymph nodes. The  rash usually heals within  ten days , but the virus remains  dormant in the trigeminal ganglion . The cause  is usually herpes simplex virus type1 and occasionally herpes simplex virus type 2 . The infection is typically spread between  people by  direct  non- sexual contact . Attacks can be triggered by sunlight , fever , psychological stress , or a menstrual period . Direct contact  with the gentials can results in gential herpes . The virus may periodically reactivate to create another outbreak of sores in the mouth or lip .  Prevention includes  avoiding kissing  or using the personal items of a person who is infected . A zinc ox

 Kind of lighted microscope  for  examining the skin - the spots may show up as white globukes under the skin with darker halos surrounding them .  Heat rash often affects areas where sweating is more likely , including the : - face - neck - under the breasts - under the scrotum  It can also appear  skin folds and  and areas where skin rubs aganist clothing , such as the back, chest,  and stomach . if bacteria enter the plugged sweat  glands , it can lead to inflammation and infection  How to treat  heat rash ? Heat rash often goes away on its own  within 24 hours .  To help it resolve , move to a cool arear with less humidity , if possible , and reove any clothing  and other items that may increase sweating . other tips include : - wear light, loose cotton clothing  - when exercising , choose a cool place or a cooler time of the day .  - use shower , fans and air conditioning to reduce the body's temperature  - avoid any irritants that makes symptoms worse, such as some synthetic

 HYPERHIDROSIS :  Hyperhidrosis  causes your body to seat more than it needs to, sometimes for no apparent reason. sweating can be uncomfortable and embrassing , which is why may  people never seek help.  Hyperidrosis treatments offer you options you can reduce your symptoms and region control your life . In  hyperhidrosis , your body's sweat glands overact. this  overactivity  causes you to sweat a lot , at times and places where other people wouldn't .  Sometimes , a medical condition or emotion trigger excessive sweating . for many people with hyperhidrosis , controlling sypmtoms can be a constant challenge . Estimate betwwen 2% and 5%  of people in the U.S.  have hyperhidrosis .  That number may be higher. Many people who sweat  excessively don't talk  about their symptoms  and never tell their healthcare provider . that makes it hard to gauge how many people  hyperhidrosis affects .  PICTURES OF HYPERHIDROSIS : HOW  TO TREAT HYPERHIDROSIS ? Primary care provider may re

IRRITANT CONTACT DERMATITIS : Irritant contact dermatitis is a form of skin inflammation caused by contact with substances and environmental  factors that injure  the skin , damaging  the skin barrier.  Pictures of Irritant Contact Dermatitis : WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF IRRITANT CONTACT DERMATITIS ? Irritant contact dermatitis develops when chemical or physical  agents damage the skin surface faster than the skin can repair . Irritants remove oils and natural  moisturising factor from the outer layer of the skin,  allowing chemical irritants to penetrate  the skin barrier and trigger inflammation .  Factors influencing the development of the dermatitis include :  1. Concentration , amount , and properties of the irritant  2. duration and frequency of exposure , for example short concentrated or repeated prolonged low exposure 3. Skin susceptibility such as pre-existing skin damage or atopic tendency  4. Mechanical trauma including  hand scrubbing  5. Environmental factors  such as tempera

  Folliculitis  is a common skin condition  that happens when hair follicles become inflamed . It caused by an infection  with bacteria . At first it may look like small pimples around the tiny pockets from wher each hair grows .  The condition can be itchy , sore and embarrasing . The infection  can spread and turn into crusty sores . mild folliculliculitis will likely heal without scarring  in a few days  with basic self- care. more- serious or repeat infections may need prescription medicine .  Left untreated , severe infections can cause permanent hair loss and scarring .  Folliculitis is a common skin condition  commonly triggered by bacterial or fungal infections. There are several types of folliculitis, the difference is determined by the cause of the infection or inflammation .  Basic skin hygiene practice can help lower your risk of developing folliculities , but if the condition  appear , it helpful to know how to recognize it and how best to respond . it may look like acne o

 Contact Dermatitis : Contact dermatitis is an itchy rash caused by direct contact with a substances or  an allergic rection to it . The rash isn't contagious , but it can be very uncomfortable . Many substances  can cause this reaction , such as cosmetics , fragrances, jewellery and plants . The rash often shows up within days of exposure . To identify and avoid the cause of your reaction . The substances  causing the reasons , the rash often clears up in 2 to 4 weeks .  An allergic or irritant reaction causing contact dermatitis is uncomfortable but no contagious . to treat , or better yet, prevent that red, itchy rash on your skin . Dermatitis is the term for  skin inflammation . Contact dermatitis is an allergic or irritant reaction that causes a painful or itchy skin rash . Contact dermatitis from coming into contact with an allergen or an irritant.  Pictures of Contact Dermatitis : TYPES OF CONTACT DERMITIES: The 2 main types of contact dermatitis are : Allergic contact dermi