Infectious mollusc

Infectious mollusc

Pagrindinis > contagious mollusc Infectious mollusc Molluscum cont agiosum (Latin: Molluscum contagiosum) – A contagious viral disease characterised by shiny papules (palpable skin bumps) with a central indentation (Latin: umbilicatio). The causative agent is...
Flat lichen

Flat lichen

Pagrindinis > skin problems > Page 8 Flat lichen Lupus plan us/ruber: An inflammatory disease of the skin and/or mucous membranes of unknown origin, characterised by characteristic papules (palpable bumps on the skin) that resemble lichen (lichen planus). The...
Seborrhoeic keratosis

Seborrhoeic keratosis

Pagrindinis > dermatovenerologist > Page 7 Seborrhoeic keratosis Seborrhoeic keratosis is a benign skin lesion that is usually brown in colour and intensity, with a coarser surface. Seborrhoeic keratoses are caused by a disruption in the detachment of the...
Soft fibromas (papillomas)

Soft fibromas (papillomas)

Pagrindinis > Soft fibroids Soft fibromas (papillomas) Soft fibroids (papillomas) are benign, non-infectious, non-contagious skin lesions that are harmless to health. However, if they are continuously traumatised, the conditions for infection are created. Clinical...
Dishidrotic eczema

Dishidrotic eczema

Pagrindinis > skin doctor > Page 9 Dishidrotic eczema Dishidrotic eczema (syn. dishidrotic dermatitis, dishidrotic dermatitis, pompholyx) is a chronic, non-contagious inflammation of the skin affecting the hands and feet. The disease is more common in women and...