Overview Dermatitis herpetiform may be defined as a condition of chronic blistering of skin, these blisters are filled with watery fluid. Dermatitis herpetiformis is a form of chronic, pruritic, vesicular dermatisis. Lesions are more commonly found in males of 3rd and 4th decades of life. This disease is associated with gluten-sensitive enteropathy (celiac disease). Both dermatitis herpetiformis and gluten-sensitive enteropathy…
Cellulitis is a very common but potentially bacterial infection of the skin. It is the infection of the deeper layers of the skin and the subcutaneous tissues, Such as surgical wound, cut, ulcer, burn, or some skin diseases like eczema or psoriasis Cellulitis may appear as red spot, swollen area which feel tender and hot in touch. It occurs when bacteria enters…
An injury to your autonomic nervous system (ANS) is often referred to as Harlequin syndrome. ANS has the regulatory control over your natural processes like sweating, pupil response and skin flushing. A defective regulation by ANS (dysfunctional ANS) leads to asymmetric flushing and sweating. It is mainly manifested over your face, neck and upper thoracic region of chest. One can…
Introduction Atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema) is a skin inflammation which is characterized by relapsing, chronic, pruritic, eczematous eruptions of skin. It usually starts in early childhood but the severity of the diseases varies on years. The symptoms are worsened by scratching and have increased risk of infections. Risk Factors for Atopic Dermatitis The exact etiology of atopic dermatitis still remains…
troduction Seasonal allergies as the name suggests are most likely to occur at the onset of a particular season. People who suffer from allergies are more likely to experience migraines, feel tired and are more prone to sadness. The seasonal allergies show symptoms like sneezing, watery and itchy eyes, difficulty in breathing etc. Allergies are as a series of reactions…
Introduction Tinea capitis is the dermatophytosis of the scalp (i.e. fungal infection of the scalp and affect in the cutaneous level). It is also popular by the names like ring worm of the scalp, scalp ringworm, ring worm of the hair, herpes tonsurans & tinea tonsurans. It is an infectious disease. The primary cause of this disease is the invasion…
Introduction Psoriasis is an inflammatory disorder of skin with symptoms like cracks, itching, soreness, redness and bleeding. It results in pain and discomfort in the skin. Psoriasis can occur anywhere in the body but most prevalent sites are scalp surfaces, back of wrists, elbows, knees and buttocks. It can also occur on the nails. Psoriasis has no permanent cure because…
Bell’s palsy is a disorder, which affects one side of a person’s face leading it to complete paralysed. One side of the face feels numbness and fails to respond to and perform any action at all. This disorder happens, when the facial nerve responsible for working of facial muscles breaks and shows inability to receive and post signals to brain….
Cellulite in simple words is an accumulation of fat under the skin of thighs and buttocks in females. It has a dimpled appearance and is a cause of cosmetic concern especially in females. It usually affects middle aged women as with advancing age there is a tendency to gain weight in the lower half of the body below the waist…
Abstract Skin diseases are most common health problems worldwide which have profound influence on patient’s lives and these are associated with considerable trouble. Skin disease like Psoriasis is associated with physical discomfort and impairment of patient’s quality of life. This article is based upon the Psoriasis Natural Treatment that means how Ayurveda, a science of life can make you to manage the…