Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Dermatitis herpetiformis
Dermatitis herpetiformis Definition Dermatitis herpetiformis is an extremely itchy rash made of bumps and blisters. The rash is chronic, which means it continues over a long period of time. Alternative Names Duhring's disease Causes Dermatitis herpetiformis usually begins in persons age 20 and older…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Impetigo
…lesion begins as a cluster of tiny blisters which burst, followed by oozing and the formation of a thick honey- or brown-colored crust that is firmly stuck to the skin. * Itching blister: * Filled with yellow or honey-colored fluid * Oozing and crusting over * Rash (may begin as a single spot, but if… related searches:impetigo | hand rash | staph infection
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Dyshidrotic eczema
…Dyshidrotic eczema is a condition in which small, itchy blisters develop on the hands and feet. Alternative Names Dyshidrosis; Pompholyx Causes The cause is not known. The condition seems to appear during certain seasons. Symptoms Small fluid-filled blisters called vesicles appear on the hands and feet. They… related searches:hand rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Herpes zoster
Herpes zoster Definition Herpes zoster is an acute, localized infection with varicella-zoster virus, which causes a painful, blisteringrash. Alternative Names Shingles Causes Herpes zoster, or shingles, is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. After an episode of chickenpox, the virus becomes… related searches:shingles neck | dermatomes | shingles
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Vesicles
Vesicles Definition A vesicle is a small fluid-filled blister. See also: Bulla Alternative Names Blisters Considerations A vesicle is small -- it may be as tiny as the top of a pin or up to 5 or 10 millimeters wide. In many cases, vesicles break easily and release their fluid onto the skin. When this… related searches:shingles
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Contact dermatitis
…Localized swelling of the skin * Warmth of the exposed area (may occur) * Skin lesion or rash at the site of exposure * Lesions of any type: redness, rash, papules (pimple-like), vesicles, and bullae (blisters) * May involve oozing, draining, or crusting * May become scaly, raw, or thickened Exams and…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Creeping eruption
Creeping eruption Definition A creeping eruption is a skin rash caused by the movement of dog or cat hookworm larvae beneath the skin. Alternative Names Cutaneous larvae migrans; Ancylostoma braziliense Causes Creeping eruption is more common in countries with warm climates. The southeastern United…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Lichen planus
…resulting in inflammation, itching, and distinctive skin lesions. Causes Lichen planus is an uncommon disorder involving a recurrent, itchy, inflammatory rash or lesion on the skin or in the mouth. The exact cause is unknown, but the disorder is likely to be related to an allergic or immune reaction. The disorder…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Scabies
…characteristic burrow that looks like a pencil mark. Eggs mature in 21 days. The itchy rash is an allergic response to the mite. Mites may be more widespread on a baby's skin, causing pimples over the trunk, or small blisters over the palms and soles. In young children, the head, neck, shoulders, palms, and… related searches:scabies | hand rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Rashes Rashes Definition Rashes involve changes in the color or texture of your skin. Alternative Names Skin redness or inflammation; Skin lesion; Rubor; Skin rash; Erythema Considerations Often, the cause of a rash can be determined from its visible characteristics and other symptoms. Causes A simple rash… related searches:shingles | chicken pox | hand rash
