Red scrotum syndrome is a chronic disease of unknown cause characterized by persistent redness of the scrotum in association with pain, itching and burning sensation. It usually affects males in their second half of their life. Red scrotum syndrome (RSS) ...
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Spots on Nose: What could be the cause?
Spots on the nose may be due to several factors, some affects just the skin while few may be the skin manifestation of systemic disease. In most of the cases dark or black spots on nose are harmless but there ...
Common Causes of Bumps on Penis
There are several reasons one can develop papules or bumps on penis. It may be either due to non-infectious cause like pearly penile papules and Fordyce spots or may be due to sexually transmitted disease like genital warts. It is ...
Perioral Dermatitis – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Perioral dermatitis is a skin disorder characterized by small red bumps that are seen predominantly around the mouth. Perioral dermatitis is commonly seen in young females and accounts for almost 80-90% of the total adult cases. The granulomatous form of perioral ...
Acrocyanosis
Acrocyanosis is a persistent dusky or blue painless discoloration of hands, feet and less commonly the face. It is commonly seen during winter months and is accentuated by cold exposure and is frequently associated with local hyperhidrosis of hands and ...
Pressure Urticaria: Risk Factors and Treatment Option
Pressure urticaria is a physical urticaria characterized by red, local swelling and often painful rash that arises at the site of sustained pressure. Pressure urticaria may occur immediately after few minutes of pressure stimulus or may occur after hours, generally ...
Cutaneous Larva Migrans
Cutaneous larva migrans also called as creeping eruption or sand worm occurs when canine hookworm penetrate the skin and start moving through the superficial layer of the skin (epidermis). It is one of the most common skin diseases among the ...
Dermatographic Urticaria
Dermatographic Urticaria is a common form of physical urticaria where linear wheal occurs when skin is stroked with a firm object. The wheal may occur rapidly within 5-10 minutes and usually fades within 20-30 minutes. In some cases wheal may ...
Cold Urticaria: Causes, Risk Factors and Treatment
Cold urticaria is a skin disorder where affected patients develop urticarial rash after physical exposure to cold objects such as cold water, air, or foods. These symptoms can develop within minutes of exposure to cold stimulus. There are two types ...
Lip Licker’s Dermatitis-A Common Problem During Winter
Lip licker’s dermatitis or lick eczema is quite common among the children during winter season. It’s a rash that occurs around the lips in response to chronic licking around the mouth with saliva. This is associated with cracked and chapped ...