FACIAL CARE

  PALMOPLANTAR  PUSTULOSIS : Palmoplantar pustulosis is a rare autoimmune skin condition. Blisters and pus-filled bumps, known as pustules, appear on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. It’s chronic and more likely to affect current or former smokers. Palmoplantar pustulosis is considered a type of pustular psoriasis by some experts and a separate condition by others. The condition is rare, with a prevalence of only about0.01% to 0.05% .When it does develop, it can affect the quality of your life. It can be a painful condition causing itchiness and skin cracks. It can also make walking or other activities difficult. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS ANS SYMPTOMS OF PALMOPLANTAR  PUSTULOSIS ? Palmoplantar pustulosis is more common in adults than in children, within a mean onset age range of 40 to 58 . The symptoms can vary. Most people with this condition have problems with the skin on their hands and feet. The most common symptoms include : red and tender skin blisters and pustules (pus

 STRAWBERRY NEVUS : A strawberry nevus [ Hemangioma ] is a red birthmark named for its color. This red tinge of skin comes from a collection of blood vessels close to the skin’s surface. These birthmarks most commonly occur in young children and infants. Though it’s called a birthmark, a strawberry nevus doesn’t always appear at birth. The mark can also appear when a child is several weeks old. They’re usually harmless and typically fade by the time a child reaches age 10. If it doesn’t fade, removal options are available to minimize the birthmark’s appearance. WHAT ARE THE  SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF STRAWBERRY NEVUS ? The birthmark can be anywhere, but the most common locations are the: face scalp back chest If you look closely at the area, you may see small blood vessels closely packed together. It can resemble a number of other types of red birthmarks. They’re the most common skin growth in infants, affecting about  1 out of 10  children, estimates Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. A stra

PANNICULITIS : Panniculitis refers to a group of conditions that involve  inflammation  of  subcutaneous  fat. Despite having very diverse causes, most forms of panniculitis have the same clinical appearance. The diagnosis is established by a skin biopsy,  as there are characteristic  microscopic  features depending on the cause. The most common form of panniculitis is erythema nodosum .  Panniculitis takes place just under the skin, in the body's fatty layer. Panniculitis can look different depending on its cause or particular situation. Usually, it makes the skin feel hard and become painful and red or darker in some places. Panniculitis is classified as mostly septal panniculitis or mostly lobular panniculitis depending on the site of the most intense microscopic inflammation. Most types of panniculitis have both septal inflammation (early) and lobular inflammation (later). Further classification is based on whether or not there issubcutaneous vasculitis  and the type of inflamm

  HYPERHIDROSIS : The excessive sweating associated with hyperhidrosis is normally most active in the hands, feet, armpits, and the groin because of their relatively high concentration of sweat glands. Focal hyperhidrosis:  When the excessive sweating is localized. For example, palmoplantar hyperhidrosis is excessive sweating of the palms and soles. Generalized hyperhidrosis:  Excessive sweating affects the entire body. Hyperhidrosis may be present from birth or might develop later in life. However, most cases of excessive sweating tend to start during a person’s teenage years. The condition can be due to an underlying health condition, or have no apparent cause : Primary idiopathic hyperhidrosis:  “Idiopathic” means “of unknown cause.” In the majority of cases, the hyperhidrosis is localized. Secondary hyperhidrosis:  The person sweats too much because of an underlying health condition, such asobesity , gout,   menopause   a tumor   mercury poisoning, diabetes mellitus   or  hyperthyr

 SPIDER NEVUS : Spider nevi (plural) can be caused by injuries, sun exposure, hormonal changes, or liver disease, but often the cause is unknown. For most people, the nevi are not a medical concern. In some cases, they cause discomfort. The vessel clusters can be treated or removed in a number of ways, which include the use of compression stockings, chemical injections, and laser treatments. Spider nevus goes by several names: spider angioma nevus araneus vascular spider A spider nevus is a collection of small, dilated arterioles (blood vessels) clustered very close to the surface of the skin. The cluster of vessels is web-like, with a central spot and radiating vessels. WHAT ARE THE SIGN AND SYMPTOMS OF SPIDER NEVUS ? The thin vessels form a web-like shape and are red, blue, or purple in color. When you apply pressure, they will disappear and then reappear because blood is flowing back into the vessels. For most people with spider nevus, the only symptom is the appearance of the vesse

  PORT WINE STAIN : A port wine stain is a permanent birthmark  It’s a smooth, flat, pink, red or purple patch on a newborn that may get darker and raised or bumpy over time. A port wine stain usually appears on the face but can affect other are as of the body. The condition gets its name because it looks like someone spilled or splashed dark red wine on the skin. It’s also called nevus flammeus.  A port wine stain is a permanent birthmark that usually appears on the face. It starts as a smooth, flat, pink or red patch on a newborn. Over time, it may get larger, darker and thicker. Some port wine stains are associated with syndromes involving the blood vessels. Laser treatments may help fade the birthmarks. WHAT ARE CAUSES OF PORT WINE STAIN ? Port wine stains result from abnormally formed capillaries (tiny blood vessels under your skin). The capillaries dilate, which means they’re more open or stretched out than normal. But scientists aren’t sure what causes the abnormal capillaries.