Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Kawasaki's disease - edema of the hand
Kawasaki's disease - edema of the hand Kawasaki's disease can produce various rashes and skin manifestations. This photograph shows mild swelling (edema) and redness associated with the disease. The hands and feet may be tender to touch and the skin may peel once the redness begins to fade.
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Phytophotodermatitis on the hand
Phytophotodermatitis on the hand This person is sensitive to chemicals used in perfumes, and now develops a rash when the area is exposed to light (Phytophotodermatitis). These perfumes include Oil of Bergamot, an oil also found in some citrus fruits and wild plants. It results in streaky redness (erythema…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Hand - foot - mouth disease
…Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is caused by the Coxsackie virus (a member of the Enterovirus family). The throat and tonsils develop small ulcers while the hands, feet, and diaper area are affected by a rash with characteristic vesicles (very small blisters). This is usually a mild illness with the rash…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Rashes
…rubella, hand-foot-mouth disease, fifth disease, and scarlet fever. * Medications and insect bites or stings. Many medical conditions can cause a rash as well. For example: * Lupus erythematosus * Rheumatoid arthritis, especially the juvenile type * Kawasaki disease Home Care Most simple rashes will improve… related searches:shingles | chicken pox | blistering rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Systemic lupus erythematosus
…hands, wrists, and knees. Inflammation of various parts of the heart may occur as pericarditis, endocarditis, or myocarditis. Chest pain and arrhythmias may result from these conditions. General symptoms include: * Fever * Fatigue * General discomfort, uneasiness or ill feeling (malaise) * Skin rash…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
…control * Light-headedness or fainting while standing * Memory loss * Paleness * Rapid heart rate when rising to a standing position * Skin rash or lesion on the hands or feet, redness * Slow, sluggish, lethargic movement * Swollen abdomen or increased girth * Vision abnormalities * Vomiting blood * Vomiting…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Allergic reactions
…other insects * Insect bites * Medications * Foods, especially nuts and shellfish Symptoms Common symptoms of mild allergic reactions include: * Rashes * Hives (especially over the neck and face) * Itching * Nasal congestion * Watery, red eyes Symptoms that may indicate a moderate or severe reaction…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Eczema
…adults, the rash more commonly involves the inside surfaces of the knees and elbows * Dry, leathery skin areas * More or less pigment than their normal skin tone (see skin, abnormally dark or light) * Located commonly in the inner elbow or behind the knee * May spread to the neck, hands, feet, eyelids… related searches:blistering rash | eczema
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Impetigo
…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 person scratches it, it may spread to other areas). * In infants, a single or possibly multiple blisters filled… related searches:blistering rash | impetigo | staph infection
