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Syphilis (/ ˈ s ɪ f ə l ɪ s /) is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum. [1] The signs and symptoms depend on the stage it presents: primary, secondary, latent or tertiary.
A seborrheic keratosis is a non-cancerous skin tumour that originates from cells, namely keratinocytes, in the outer layer of the skin called the epidermis. Like liver spots, seborrheic keratoses are seen more often as people age. [4] The tumours (also called lesions) appear in various colours, from light tan to black.
Erectile dysfunction (ED), also referred to as impotence, is a form of sexual dysfunction in males characterized by the persistent or recurring inability to achieve or maintain a penile erection with sufficient rigidity and duration for satisfactory sexual activity.
Typically, the condition resolves without treatment by the age of 18. [4] Efforts to pull back the foreskin during the early years of a young male's life should not be attempted. [ 7 ] For those in whom the condition does not improve further, time can be given or a steroid cream may be used to attempt to loosen the tight skin. [ 7 ]
Schamberg's disease, (also known as "progressive pigmentary dermatosis of Schamberg", [1] "purpura pigmentosa progressiva" (PPP), [1] and "Schamberg's purpura" [1]) is a chronic discoloration of the skin found in people of all ages, usually only affecting the feet, legs or thighs or a combination.
Senile pruritus is one of the most common conditions in the elderly or people over 65 years of age with an emerging itch that may be accompanied with changes in temperature and textural characteristics. [1] [2] [3] In the elderly, xerosis, is the most common cause for an itch due to the degradation of the skin barrier over time. [4]
Many individuals who have perioral dermatitis, amongst other skin issues, have an increase risk of experiencing mental health issues, such as, depression, anxiety, and stress. [41] This is particularly more prevalent in adolescents, compared to adults, due to the presence of more social stigmas during one's teen years as opposed to one's adulthood.
Darier's disease (DD) is a rare, genetic skin disorder.It is an autosomal dominant disorder, that is, if one parent has DD, there is a 50% chance than a child will inherit DD.