URTICARIA (HIVES) AND ANGIOEDEMA
Hives are weals over the skin are medically known as urticaria. There are many types and causes of urticaria but most often urticaria occurs due to an unknown cause. It is an allergic phenomenon....
View ArticleVASCULAR BIRTHMARKS
There are certain birthmarks that are present due to blood vessel abnormality. Some of them such as strawberry hemangiomas fade away with time whereas some of them such as Portwine stain may become...
View ArticlePIMPLES (ACNE VULGARIS)
Acne is a condition, which leads to small papules. It develops commonly on the face, chest and back and is seen usually in the teen period. It develops around hair follicles and is accumulation of oil...
View ArticleHERPES ZOSTER IN CHILDREN
Herpes zoster is a skin rash that occurs due to varicella zoster virus (the same virus that causes chicken pox). A person acquires chicken pox usually during childhood, which is a self-limiting disease...
View ArticleNAIL PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN
Common nail problems that occur are: 1. Nail infections and infection of nail fold (paronychia). 2. Nail problems associated with skin diseases (e.g. psoriasis). 3. Trauma to nail.
View ArticleSKIN PSORIASIS
Psoriasis is a skin condition where the cells in the skin have an increased rate of turnover resulting in thick scales on the skin.
View ArticleATOPIC DERMATITIS
Atopic dermatitis is a dry skin disorder due to hypersensitivity and leads to excessive itching. It is common in children but can occur at any age.
View ArticleCONTACT DERMATITIS IN CHILDREN
Contact dermatitis is a reaction of the skin, which some people develop on contact with substances usually harmless to others. Irritant contact dermatitis is caused by exposure to soaps, detergents,...
View ArticleSCABIES IN CHILDREN
Scabies is a skin disorder caused by the scabies mite (a small parasite that is present in the skin of infected patients) leading to persistent itching. This itching is worse at night and commonly...
View ArticleURTICARIA IN CHILDREN
Urticaria is an itchy rash associated with localized swelling (angioedema) on the skin that usually lasts for few hours to days before fading away. It is also known as hives.
View ArticleSkin Disorders
Skin problems affect almost every area of the body and can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as itching, rashes and irritation.
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