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Harlequin ichthyosis, [1] ichthyosis fetalis, keratosis diffusa fetalis, harlequin fetus, [2]: 562 ichthyosis congenita gravior [1] Harlequin-type ichthyosis, 1886: Specialty: Dermatology: Symptoms: Very thick skin which cracks, abnormal facial features [3] [4] Complications: Breathing problems, infection, problems with body temperature ...
Smoker's face describes the characteristic changes that happen to the faces of many people who smoke tobacco products. [1] [2] Smoking causes damage to the skin by depleting the skin of oxygen and nutrients. [3] The general appearance is of accelerated ageing of the face, with a characteristic pattern of facial wrinkling and sallow coloration.
Some signs include infections and dry skin. Endocrinologists share uncommon symptoms of diabetes that may indicate type 1, type 2, or prediabetes. Some signs include infections and dry skin.
The initial skin changes are similar to cellulitis or abscess, so diagnosis in early stages may be difficult. The redness and swelling usually blend into surrounding normal tissues. The overlying skin may appear shiny and tense as well. [8] Later signs more suggestive of necrotizing changes (but only present in less than half of cases) are:
Smoker melanosis in a patient consuming 2 packs of cigarette per day. Smoking or the use of nicotine-containing drugs is the cause to Smoker's melanosis. [10] [11] Tar-components (benzopyrenes) are also known to stimulate melanocytes to melanin production, and other unknown toxic agents in tobacco may also be the cause.
Processed meat, defined by the World Health Organization as having undergone salting, curing, fermenting, smoking or other processes to make products such as sausages, ham or canned meat, contains ...
Photo: ShutterstockWhether you're at the grocery store, butcher shop, or market, shopping for meat can be a tricky game—and sometimes even dangerous. Safety is undoubtedly a top concern ...
Necrobiosis lipoidica is a rare, chronic skin condition predominantly associated with diabetes mellitus (known as necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum or NLD). [1] It can also occur in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis or without any underlying conditions ( idiopathic ). [ 2 ]