Stinging nettle rash happens with direct contact with stinging nettles. They are rich herbal properties. Generally, the leaves and stems are coated with hair that are silky, brittle, and hollow and contains 3 chemicals, histamine as a skin irritant, acetylcholine which causes burning sensations and serotonin. Direct contact with the plant or just brushing against […]
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Dyshidrotic eczema is a skin condition that causes formation of small blisters on the palms, fingers and soles of the feet. This condition is due to exposure to chemicals such as nickel or cobalt; allergies, fungal infections and excessive stress. The affected area becomes thick and eventually turns scaly and result to redness, inflammation and
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Spongiotic dermatitis is a chronic condition of the skin affecting the skin on and around the chest, abdominal and the buttocks area. It is an allergic reaction to food, insect bite or severe reaction some drugs or medications. Like other types of dermatitis, it is usually characterized by itchiness and formation of rashes. The rashes
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Plantar callus on the bottom of the foot or the ball of the foot is a thickened and hardened skin that develops between the heel and toes that cause severe pain. It causes pain when performing activities such as walking difficult and uncomfortable. Generally, the skin that develops into a callus can be grayish or
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Neurodermatitis is a condition that is characterized by an area of itchy skin. Scratching the area makes it itchier. Generally, the cycle of itch-scratch makes the affected area becoming thick and leathery. The affected areas are usually the forearm, wrist, neck, thigh and the ankle. This condition is also called lichen simplex chronicus. The itchiness
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Scabs are symptoms of skin infections, injuries and immune system skin disorders. Generally, it results from the healing process in which a new skin is growing over a damaged skin. They can also happen in conditions that affects one area of skin alone such as chickenpox, shingles and eczema. Symptoms Crusting Bleeding or bruising Itchiness
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Cracked feet or heel fissures form due to lack of moisture in the area. Cracked feet happens when the bottom of the skin or outer part of heel becomes hard, flaky and dry and sometimes causing the formation of deep fissures that result to severe pain or bleeding. Causes Lack of moisture which causes drying
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Children are susceptible to hives or urticaria. Hives occur as a reaction to substances such as latex, food, insect bites and medications. Hives are not severe and eventually heal within a few days, but can become chronic and last for weeks or even longer. This form of rash is described as red, raised areas of
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The breasts have specialize glandular tissues that helps lactation and has fat cells, vessels of blood, lymph nodes, nerves and other connective tissues. Generally, these have a skin cover that contains sweat glands and follicles of hair. In some cases, there is itchiness on, around or under the breast that result to the development of
Contact dermatitis on the eyelid is a condition that affects the skin of the eyelids. Certain substance that comes in contact with skin of the eyelids can cause irritation and inflammation. Contact dermatitis on eyelids occurs due to allergy or some irritants that come in contact with the eyelids. This skin condition can affect one
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