Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Contact dermatitis
…(pruritus) of the skin in exposed areas * Skin redness or inflammation in the exposed area * Tenderness of the skin in the exposed area * 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… related searches:blistering rash
How to Perform a Breast Self-Exam
…color of your breasts * If there are any visible distortions * If there is any dimpling, puckering or bulging of the skin * If one of your nipples is inverted * Any redness, soreness, rashes or swelling of your breasts Step 2: Repeat Step 1, this time looking at each breast separately. Raise your right arm… related searches:armpit
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Gonococcemia (disseminated)
…, ankles) * Skinrash: begins as flat, pink-to-red spots that evolve into raised, pus-filled bumps * Painful tendons of wrists or heels * A combination of skinrash and aching, swollen tendons -- sometimes known as tenosynovitis-dermatitis syndrome Exams and Tests * Blood culture * Skin lesion culture…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Systemic lupus erythematosus
…treatment. Mild disease that involves a rash, headaches, fever, arthritis, pleurisy, and pericarditis requires little therapy. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) are used to treat arthritis and pleurisy. Corticosteroid creams are used to treat skinrashes. An anti-malaria drug called hydroxychloroquine… related searches:hand rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Scabies
…The mites that cause scabies burrow into the skin and deposit their eggs, forming a 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… related searches:scabies | blistering rash | hand rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Dermatitis herpetiformis
…the elbows, knees, back, and buttocks. In most cases, the rash is the same size and shape on both sides. Symptoms of dermatitis herpetiformis tend to come and go. Exams and Tests A skin biopsy and direct immunofluorescence test of the skin are performed in most cases. Your doctor may also recommend… related searches:blistering rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Pityriasis rosea
Pityriasis rosea Definition Pityriasis rosea is a common type of skinrash seen in young adults. Causes Pityriasis rosea occurs most commonly in the fall and spring. It is believed to be caused by a virus. Although pityriasis rosea may occur in more than one person in a household at a time, it is not…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Aging changes in skin
…Natural pigments seem to provide some protection against sun-induced skin damage. Blue-eyed, fair-skinned people show more aging skin changes than people with darker, more heavily pigmented skin. AGING CHANGES With aging, the outer skin layer (epidermis) thins even though the number of cell layers remains…
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; Skinrash; 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 | blistering rash
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Allergies
…allergen can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea, or a severe, life-threatening reaction. Allergies to plants often cause a skinrash. Drug allergies usually involve the whole body and can lead to a variety of symptoms. Some medical conditions, such as eczema and asthma, are linked…
