Molluscum Contagiosum is a common harmless viral infection of the skin that commonly affects both children and adults. Though, the disease is usually mild and is self-limited treatment may be required as its contagious. Molluscum Contagiosum is caused by poxvirus ...
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Livedo Reticularis
Livedo reticularis is a common vascular condition characterized by a net-like reddish-blue discoloration of the skin, which is often seen during winter. This is commonly seen on arms, legs, hands and feet and on few occasions on trunk. Livedo reticularis ...
Genital Warts
Genital warts or condylomata acuminata are very common viral infection which are acquired through sexual contact.Genital warts are common in both male and female and can occur at any age. While there is no cure for genital warts, treatment options ...
Genital Herpes
Genital Herpes in one of the common sexually transmitted disease which affect both males and females. It is estimated that 1 in 5 women and one in 9 men have HSV infection. Unfortunately, 80% of the individuals are unaware of ...
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Merkel Cell Carcinoma also known as neuroendocrine carcinoma is a rare and very aggressive form of skin cancer. They are thought to arise from the uncontrolled growth of Merkel cells in the skin. MCC can be lethal with overall 2 ...
Ichthyosis vulgaris
Ichthyosis vulgaris (IV) is the most common form of the inherited skin disorders, which is characterized by dry and scaly skin. Itchyosis vulgaris typically is absent at birth but usually starts developing at 3 months of life and in several ...
Halo Nevus
A halo nevus also known as leukoderma acquisitum centrifugum, is a common benign (non-cancerous) skin disorder which is characterized by a pink or brown mole surrounded by a ring of depigmented skin. Halo nevus usually develops during childhood, adolescence and early ...
Keratosis Follicularis
Keratosis follicularis, also known as Darier’s disease, Dyskeratosis follicularis or Darier–White disease, is a genetic skin condition that usually affects the skin of the seborrheic regions and associated with fingernail abnormalities and mucous membrane changes. There is no definitive cure but ...
Gianotti Crosti Syndrome
Gianotti Crosti syndrome (GCS), also known as Papular acrodermatitis of childhood, acrodermatitis papulosa infantum, and infantile papular acrodermatitis, is a symmetric papular eruption of the skin in response to viral or bacterial infection. This condition is harmless and self-limiting which ...
Pearly Penile Papules in Men: There is Nothing To Be Ashamed Of
When it comes to a small ring like bumps on your glans penis, hundreds of questions might be running in your mind. What the hell are they? OMG is it sexually transmitted disease ? Do I have Genital warts or ...