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Schamberg's disease is caused by leaky blood vessels near the surface of the skin, capillaries, which allow red blood cells to slip through into the skin. [3] The red blood cells in the skin then fall apart and release their iron, which is released from hemoglobin. [3] The iron causes a rust color and this accounts for the orange tint of the ...
Lymphedema, which causes swelling on the arms and/or legs, can also put an individual at risk. [citation needed] Diseases that affect blood circulation in the legs and feet, such as chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins, are also risk factors for cellulitis. [citation needed]
What it looks like: Hand, foot, and mouth disease is named for its characteristic flat, red spots that appear on the palms, soles of the feet, and around the mouth. Other symptoms to note : Spots ...
Edema (American English), also spelled oedema (British English), and also known as fluid retention, dropsy and hydropsy, is the build-up of fluid in the body's tissue, [1] a type of swelling. [4] Most commonly, the legs or arms are affected. [ 1 ]
Ant bites tend to be small, swollen bumps that appear in clusters, Kassouf says. Fire ants also sting humans, Frye says, which can cause small pus-filled bumps on the skin, according to the ...
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.
Swollen legs, feet, and ankles. Swollen abdomen. More frequent urination at night. Lack of appetite and nausea. Fatigue. Feet and hands feel colder than other parts of the body. Problems concentrating
Hereditary lymphedema is a primary lymphedema – swelling that results from abnormalities in the lymphatic system that are present from birth. Swelling may be present in a single limb, several limbs, genitalia, or the face. It is sometimes diagnosed prenatally by a nuchal scan or postnatally by lymphoscintigraphy. [medical citation needed]