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Seven-year itch [1] Magnified view of a burrowing trail of the scabies mite. The scaly patch on the left was caused by scratching and marks the mite's entry point into the skin. The mite has burrowed to the top-right, where it can be seen as a dark spot at the end. Specialty: Infectious disease, dermatology: Symptoms: itchiness, pimple-like ...
Atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis ( AD ), also known as atopic eczema, is a long-term type of inflammation of the skin. [ 2] AD 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] AD results in itchy, red, swollen, and cracked skin. [ 2]
Lichen simplex chronicus ( LSC) is thick leathery skin with exaggerated skin markings caused by sudden itching and excessive rubbing and scratching. [ 1] It generally results in small bumps, patches, scratch marks and scale. [ 1] It typically affects the neck, scalp, upper eyelids, ears, palms, soles, ankles, wrists, genital areas and bottom. [ 1]
245 million in 2015 [ 6] (3.34% of world population) 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 ...
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.
Molluscum contagiosum ( MC ), sometimes called water warts, is a viral infection of the skin that results in small raised pink lesions with a dimple in the center. [ 1] They may become itchy or sore, and occur singularly or in groups. [ 1] Any area of the skin may be affected, with abdomen, legs, arms, neck, genital area, and face being the ...
Ichthyosis vulgaris. Ichthyosis vulgaris (also known as "autosomal dominant ichthyosis" [ 1] and "Ichthyosis simplex" [ 1]) is a skin disorder causing dry, scaly skin. It is the most common form, and one of the mildest forms, of ichthyosis, [ 2][ 3]: 486 affecting around 1 in 250 people. [ 4] For this reason it is known as common ichthyosis.
Sycosis vulgaris is a cutaneous condition characterized by a chronic infection of the chin or bearded region. [1] : 252 [2] The irritation is caused by a deep infection of hair follicles, often by species of Staphylococcus or Propionibacterium bacteria. [3] It usually affects men who shave as this results in bacterial inoculation all over the face.