Localized scleroderma

Localized scleroderma

Pagrindinis > dermatology > Page 9 Localized scleroderma Local scleroderma (Latin: morphea) is a rare, chronic inflammatory sclerosing connective tissue disease affecting the skin and subcutaneous tissue. No damage to internal organs. Scleroderma does not...
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 > Scaly 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) Psoriasis incidence is...
Contact Dermatitis

Contact Dermatitis

Pagrindinis > dermatology > Page 11 Contact Dermatitis Contact dermatitis (eczema) is a common inflammatory skin disease that causes red, itchy and often scaly skin. Rashes are caused by touching an irritating (irritating) and immediately damaging substance, or...