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Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit.skin and φαγείαlit.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.
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.
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. It was first reported by French dermatologist Ferdinand-Jean Darier in 1889.
Keratosis pilaris ( KP; also follicular keratosis, lichen pilaris, or colloquially chicken skin [1]) is a common, autosomal - dominant, genetic condition of the skin's hair follicles characterized by the appearance of possibly itchy, small, gooseflesh -like bumps, with varying degrees of reddening or inflammation. [2] It most often appears on the outer sides of the upper arms (the forearms can ...
From eczema to allergic reactions to bug bites, here’s what common skin rashes look like in photos, and the symptoms that can help you ID the condition.
Granuloma annulare. Granuloma annulare (GA) is a common, sometimes chronic skin condition which presents as reddish bumps on the skin arranged in a circle or ring. [1] It can initially occur at any age, though two-thirds of patients are under 30 years old, and it is seen most often in children and young adults.
Getting a yearly skin exam is quick and easy but can have a profound impact on your skin and overall health. Regular screenings can catch skin cancer early, making treatment more effective.
Many skin conditions affect the human integumentary system —the organ system covering the entire surface of the body and composed of skin, hair, nails, and related muscle and glands. [1] The major function of this system is as a barrier against the external environment. [2] The skin weighs an average of four kilograms, covers an area of two square metres, and is made of three distinct layers ...