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A case of hidradenitis suppurativa Hidradenitis suppurativa can take the form of growths on the skin that are extremely painful and debilitating.. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), sometimes known as acne inversa or Verneuil's disease, is a long-term dermatological condition characterized by the occurrence of inflamed and swollen lumps.
Terbinafine is an antifungal medication used to treat pityriasis versicolor, fungal nail infections, and ringworm including jock itch and athlete's foot. [ 1 ][ 2 ][ 3 ] It is either taken by mouth or applied to the skin as a cream or ointment. [ 1 ][ 4 ] The cream and ointment should not be used for fungal nail infections.
Erysipelas (/ ˌ ɛ r ə ˈ s ɪ p ə l ə s /) is a relatively common bacterial infection of the superficial layer of the skin (upper dermis), extending to the superficial lymphatic vessels within the skin, characterized by a raised, well-defined, tender, bright red rash, typically on the face or legs, but which can occur anywhere on the skin.
Atopic dermatitis(AD), also known as atopic eczema, is a long-term type of inflammation of the skin.[2] AD is also often called simply eczemabut the same term is also used to refer to dermatitis, the larger group of skin conditions. [2][5]AD results in itchy, red, swollen, and cracked skin.[2]
(Reuters) -The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc's treatment of a viral skin infection in adults and children aged 2 years and above, the company said on ...
Definition. Pediculosis pubis is an infestation by the pubic louse, Pthirus pubis, a wingless insect which feeds on blood and lays its eggs (nits) on mainly pubic hair. Less commonly, hair near the anus, armpit, beard, eyebrows, moustache, and eyelashes may be involved. [1][2][3] Although the presence of pubic lice is associated with the ...
Lindane, also known as gamma-hexachlorocyclohexane (γ-HCH), gammaxene, Gammallin and benzene hexachloride (BHC), [ 3 ] is an organochlorine chemical and an isomer of hexachlorocyclohexane that has been used both as an agricultural insecticide and as a pharmaceutical treatment for lice and scabies. [ 4 ][ 5 ]
Hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common infection caused by a group of enteroviruses. [10] It typically begins with a fever and feeling generally unwell. [10] This is followed a day or two later by flat discolored spots or bumps that may blister, on the hands, feet and mouth and occasionally buttocks and ...