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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 to covering the entire body.
A skin infection is an infection of the skin in humans and other animals, that can also affect the associated soft tissues such as loose connective tissue and mucous membranes. [ citation needed ] They comprise a category of infections termed skin and skin structure infections (SSSIs), or skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), [ 1 ] and acute ...
Paronychia is an inflammation of the skin around the nail, often due to bacteria or fungi. Its sudden (acute) occurrence is usually due to the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. Gradual (chronic) occurrences are typically caused by fungi, commonly Candida albicans. [2] [3] [4]
The clever term was coined “to describe the low-grade, chronic inflammation that accumulates in our bodies as we age and leads to accelerated aging, particularly in the skin,” explains Tiffany ...
“If you have a cold, rash, skin wound or musculoskeletal injury that doesn't resolve with home remedies in five to 10 days, you should seek medical attention for causes of acute inflammation ...
Panniculitis is a group of diseases whose hallmark is inflammation of subcutaneous adipose tissue (the fatty layer under the skin – panniculus adiposus). [1] Symptoms include tender skin nodules, and systemic signs such as weight loss and fatigue.
Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as atopic eczema, is a long-term type of inflammation of the skin. [2] Atopic dermatitis is also often called simply eczema but the same term is also used to refer to dermatitis, the larger group of skin conditions. [2] [5] Atopic dermatitis results in itchy, red, swollen, and cracked skin. [2]
Cheilitis also called and known as Chapped Lips, is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the lips.The inflammation may include the perioral skin (the skin around the mouth), the vermilion border, or the labial mucosa. [1]