Chickenpox

Chickenpox

Pagrindinis > fever Chickenpox Chickenpox (lot. varicella) –acute viral disease manifested by fever, herpetic rash on the skin and mucous membranes.   Causative agent: Varicella zoster virus belonging to the Herpesviridae family Children of preschool age are...
Keratosis pilaris – goosebumps

Keratosis pilaris – goosebumps

Pagrindinis > skin doctor > Page 7 Keratosis Pilaris – goosebumps Keratosis piliaris (follicular keratosis/goosebumps) is one of the most common manifestations of dry skin caused by the accumulation of keratin in the hair follicles. Small, flesh-colored or...
Nummular Eczema

Nummular Eczema

Pagrindinis > dermatitis Nummular Eczema Nummular Eczema is an itchy inflammation of the skin manifested by coin-sized red scaly spots and plaques. Chronic course, non-infectious, prone to recurrence, untreated can last for about a year. The exact cause of coin...
Prurigo Nodularis

Prurigo Nodularis

Pagrindinis > Prurigo nodularis Prurigo nodularis Prurigo nodularis – a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by skin nodules and severe itching that can interfere with sleep and worsen general well-being.  The disease usually occurs at the age of 40-69...
Athlete’s foot

Athlete’s foot

Pagrindinis > Foot fungus -Athlete's foot Foot fungus -Athlete’s foot Foot fungus (lot. tinea pedis) – the most common fungal skin infection affecting the soles, between the toes and the edges of the feet. The lifetime risk of developing athlete’s...