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skin burn; allergic contact dermatitis. Phytophotodermatitis, also known as berloque dermatitis, [1][2][3] margarita photodermatitis, [4][5] lime disease[6] or lime phytodermatitis[6] is a cutaneous phototoxic inflammatory reaction resulting from contact with a light-sensitizing botanical agent (such as lime juice) followed by exposure to ...
The pattern of the eruption changes, with slow extension and often some clearing of the original lesions. Schamberg's disease, or progressive pigmented purpuric dermatosis, is a chronic discoloration of the skin which usually affects the legs and often spreads slowly. This disease is more common in males and may occur at any age from childhood ...
Erythema ab igne in a person with chronic abdominal pain who found some relief from the application of heat. Erythema ab igne (Latin for 'redness from fire') EAI, also known as hot water bottle rash, [2] is a skin condition caused by long-term exposure to heat (infrared radiation). [3] Prolonged thermal radiation exposure to the skin can lead ...
e. A mustard plaster, also known as a blister, is a poultice of mustard seed powder spread inside a protective dressing and applied to the body to stimulate healing. It can be used to warm muscle tissues and for chronic aches and pains. [1] It was once part of conventional medical treatment, [2] and available in prepared versions in pharmacies.
Lipodermatosclerosis. Other names. Chronic panniculitis with lipomembranous changes, [1] hypodermitis sclerodermiformis, sclerosing panniculitis, stasis panniculitis [2]: 489. Chronic venous insufficiency. Specialty. Dermatology. Lipodermatosclerosis is a skin and connective tissue disease. It is a form of lower extremity panniculitis, [3] an ...
245 million in 2015 [6] (3.34% of world population) Dermatitis is a term used for different types of skin inflammation, typically characterized by itchiness, redness and a rash. [1] In cases of short duration, there may be small blisters, while in long-term cases the skin may become thickened. [1] The area of skin involved can vary from small ...
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Burns that affect only the superficial skin layers are known as superficial or first-degree burns. [ 2 ] [ 11 ] They appear red without blisters, and pain typically lasts around three days. [ 2 ] [ 11 ] When the injury extends into some of the underlying skin layer, it is a partial-thickness or second-degree burn . [ 2 ]