BEHCET’S SYNDROME Behcet’s syndrome is a rare inflammatory disorder that damages the body’s blood vessel. The condition is not contagious and cannot spread from person to person. However, multiple parts of the body get affected. It is a chronic condition and severity varies from person to person. Onset is usually in people in their 20s …
DEFINITION Vasculitis is a general term used to address a condition that involves the inflammation of the blood vessel. The vascular system of the body include the blood vessels made up of the arteries and the veins. Once the vascular system is inflamed, they become weakened and thin even to the point of entirely closing …
LEPROSY (HANSEN’S DISEASE) Leprosy is a long-term bacterial infection that affects the skin, resulting in severe health consequences. Leprosy affects not just the skin, but also peripheral nerves, the eyes and the mucosal surfaces of the upper respiratory tract If left untreated, the disease can be debilitating, resulting in muscle weakness, permanent nerve damage in …
Dermatomyositis Dermatomyositis is a rare inflammation of the skin and underlying muscle tissue. Common symptoms are distinctive skin rash, muscle weakness, and pain in the affected joint or muscle. The symptoms of this condition can be treated, but there is no known cure. Symptoms In most cases, the first symptom is usually a distinctive skin …
BURNS A burn is an injury or damage to the skin or body tissues caused by heat, chemical, radiation, or friction. Burns can cause swelling, blistering, scarring and in severe cases, shock and even death. They can also lead to infections because they damage the protective barriers of the skin They are one of the …
HEMATOMA A hematoma is an area of blood that collects outside blood vessels as a result of damage to one of the larger blood vessels in the body. Hematoma can occur in any of the blood vessels, including the veins, arteries, and capillaries Hematoma is a very common problem experienced by many people at some …
Skeeter Syndrome Mosquito bite! Who doesn’t get these? It is just another normal affair in our lives. Whenever a mosquito bites on our skin, it creates a little pink bump that gradually starts fading after 24 hours of its appearance. But what if it not only persists but causes a severe reaction? Sounds weird right! …
Seborrheic Dermatitis Seborrheic dermatitis is a common, long-term skin disorder that looks similar to eczema or an allergic reaction and can appear on the body as well as the scalp. It is marked by a red, itchy, scaly patches and stubborn dandruff Area of the skin rich in oil-producing glands such as the face, chest, …
SCABIES Scabies is a transmissible skin disease characterized by relentless itching and an angry rash. The itching and rash associated with scabies are as a result of the body’s allergic reaction to the mites, their waste, and their eggs. It is highly contagious and can spread very easily from person to person. The mode of …
DERMATITIS Dermatitis is a general term that describes the inflammation of the skin. Dermatitis is characterized by red skin, itchiness, and a rash. The area of skin involved can vary from small to the entire body. Dermatitis as a condition is not contagious but may cause the sufferer to be uncomfortable. In 2015, the condition …
