Shingles (Shingles)

Shingles (Shingles)

Pagrindinis > Shingles Shingles Shingles is a viral disease caused by Varicella zoster and characterised by a painful herpetic rash in groups along a nerve course. 20%. people have shingles at least once in their lifetime, and the incidence is rising. Varicella...
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...