Skin Disorders

Itchy Mole

Moles can be described as blemishes on the skin which have been made to appear dark due to the very high focus of melanin in that area; these blemishes are known to be raised on the skin. Itchy moles can also be known as a [Read More]

Itchy Skin No Rash

An itchy skin can result from many conditions. In many cases, a small part of your skin will feel itchy for a short period of time while in some cases a larger part of your skin will be affected by the itchiness. The experience of [Read More]

Infantigo

Also called impetigo, infantigo is a very contagious infection of the skin that primarily affects children. It is commonly caused by the staphylococcus aureus and sometimes by the streptococcus pyogenes species. The infection is most common in children between ages 2 and 4 years. In [Read More]

Lamictal Rash

Lamictal, also known as Lamotrigine is the name of a drug that is used to treat epilepsy and mental disorder such as the bipolar disorder. It is also used for treating seizures. Lamictal has been approved by the U.S Food and Drug Administration for treating [Read More]

Hay Fever Rash

Do you suffer from a runny nose quite often or do you sneeze a lot? Do you feel itchiness in your eyes or mouth? If yes, then you may be suffering from allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever. This is a very commonly occurring [Read More]

Exfoliative Keratolysis

Exfoliative keratolysis is a skin disorder which affects epidermis, the topmost skin layer. The most common symptom of this skin infection is regular peeling of the skin, especially sole skin and palm skin. Therefore it is also called as “focal palmar peeling.” Other names given [Read More]

Exfoliative Cheilitis

Exfoliativecheilitis is a persistent skin disorder marked by increasing dry and inflamed lips. Patients may suffer from long term peeling of the lips’ skin, flaking, and dryness. Prolonged skin peeling of the lips ultimately results in exposure of raw skin which may then result in [Read More]

Lichen Nitidus

Lichen Nitidus is a skin condition, which is characterized by small pin-sized shiny papules or bumps that cover the surface of skin. These papules appear in clusters or groups. It is not known what causes lichen nitidus. The condition is mainly seen in areas such [Read More]

Fordyce Spots on Lips

Fordyce spots where first described in medical journal by John Addison Fordyce, an American dermatologist. Fordyce spots is a condition that manifests in form of small, pale to yellow colored granules that look like bumps. They appear on lips and other areas of the mouth. [Read More]

Indian Fire Rash

Indian fire rash is an extremely contagious skin infection, which mainly affects infants and children though it may attack adults. It is possible that you might have heard or encountered it because it is given other names such as impetigo or infantigo. The infection makes [Read More]