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OCD. Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit. skin and φαγεία lit. eating) or dermatodaxia (from δήξις, lit. biting) [ 3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [ 4] and it is considered to be a type of pica.
Uncommon [ 2] Blueberry muffin baby, also known as extramedullary hematopoiesis, describes a newborn baby with multiple purpura, associated with several non-cancerous and cancerous conditions in which extra blood is produced in the skin. [ 1] The bumps range from one to seven mm, do not blanch and have a tendency to occur on the head, neck and ...
Erythema toxicum neonatorum is a common, non-threatening rash in newborns. [ 1][ 2] It appears in 4-70% of newborns within the first week of life, and it typically improves within 1–2 weeks. [ 2][ 3][ 4] It only occurs during the newborn period, but may appear slightly later in premature babies. [ 2][ 5] The rash has a variable appearance.
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Start with over-the-counter treatments first. For instance, if your skin looks dry, use a gentle moisturizer, Hu advises, and if the rash itches, use an over-the-counter cortisone cream for a week ...
Specialty. Dermatology. Psychiatry. Excoriation disorder, more commonly known as dermatillomania, is a mental disorder on the obsessive–compulsive spectrum that is characterized by the repeated urge or impulse to pick at one's own skin, to the extent that either psychological or physical damage is caused. [ 4][ 5]
Joint issues. Adults infected with parvovirus B19 are less likely to develop a face rash and may experience other severe symptoms. These include joint pain and swelling of the hands, wrists, knees ...
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 onward. This condition is observed worldwide and has nothing to do with race or ethnic background.