Herpesvirus infection

Herpesvirus infection

Pagrindinis > herpes on the face Herpesvirus infection Herpesvirus infection – Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection (syn. herpes) is a common skin and mucous membrane disease caused by two different types of DNA viruses (HSV-1 and HSV-2). HSV-1 is primarily...
Acne, what is it?

Acne, what is it?

Pagrindinis > skin diseases > Page 10 Acne, what is it? Acne (acne vulgaris) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease involving damage to the hair follicle-fatty gland complex. Acne affects more than 9% of the world’s population. Acne usually starts...
Psoriasis

Psoriasis

Pagrindinis > itching > Page 2 Psoriasis Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting 2-4% of population with dermatitis.  Psoriasis can start at any age, but it is most commonly diagnosed in adults (aged 30 to 39 and 50 to 69)...
Contagious IMPETIGA

Contagious IMPETIGA

Pagrindinis > pain Contagious IMPETIGA Impetigo (impetigo contagiosa, pyoderma) is a contagious bacterial infection of the skin that affects mostly children aged between two and five years, but can also affect older children and adults. Impetigo is most commonly...
Perioral dermatitis

Perioral dermatitis

Pagrindinis > dandruff Perioral Dermatitis Perioral dermatitis (POD) is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterised by a rash of papules around the mouth, nose or eyes. Causes and mechanisms of the disease are not fully understood POD affects both...