Blisters are a common skin lesions that most of us experience at some point in life. These lesions can also form within the cavities, such as the mouth. While it is usually not a serious skin problem, it can be unsightly and painful. Over time the cause of these blisters can also contribute to the formation of calluses, >> Read More ...
There are many different types of skin infections that can occur and may be caused by various microbes such as bacteria and fungi. Some skin infections are more serious than others. Although the skin is a relatively strong physical barrier to infection, sometimes even minor cuts can allow bacteria to enter and lead to >> Read More ...
None of us find itching at one specific spot on the body to be unusual even if it occurs for no clearly identifiable reason. Often this is a transient itch and resolves almost immediately. In some skin diseases this itching can be persistent or recurrent for long periods but it is usually isolated to the diseased area. >> Read More ...
The hands are often considered to be of major cosmetic importance, to some degree like the face. It is constant contact with the environment and can be at risk of a host of cosmetic problems. Thickening of the skin on the hands may be due to various causes, such as calluses. A lesser known condition affecting the skin of >> Read More ...
Sunburn affects as many as 1 in 3 American adults every year and about 2 in 3 American children every summer. It is one of the most common skin conditions but most of us do not consider it to be serious. Sunburn quickly resolves within a few days although the symptoms of more severe cases can persist for weeks. However, >> Read More ...
Ringworm is a common skin infection that can affect the skin anywhere on the body. Some of the more common sites are on the feet (tinea pedis or athelete’s foot), groin (tinea cruris or jock itch) and scalp (tinea captitis or head fungus). Although these infections are not common, it can cause damage to the skin in the >> Read More ...
Body piercings have become a fashion trend throughout the globe, from the multiple ear piercings to tongue, belly button and nipple rings. For the more adventurous, body piercings may extend to the genitalia and is often less painful than piercing other areas, especially the tongue. It seems like there is almost no area of >> Read More ...
There are numerous species of bacteria that naturally live on the skin surface. These bacteria are referred to as the normal skin flora, just as naturally occurring bowel bacteria are known as the normal intestinal flora. Some of these bacteria are relatively harmless but can undergo changes where it may become pathogenic. >> Read More ...
An itchy rash can occur on the body and this can be due to the same conditions. However, certain conditions are more likely to arise on specific parts of the body. This may be due to local factors, like contact with fabrics or jewelry, or with spread from neighboring areas. An itchy rash on the neck may therefore be due to >> Read More ...
What is Jock Itch? Jock itch is a fungal infection of the groin area that is medically known as tinea cruris. The term ‘jock itch’ is derived from this condition occurring frequently in athletes (also referred to colloquially as jocks) and that it presents with significant itching. It is also known as groin >> Read More ...
