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Any abnormal change in the skin color or texture is called a rash. Rashes are generally areas of irritated or swollen skin. Many rashes are red, itchy, and painful. Some people get rashes due to allergy, some due to infection, whereas some get due to their specific genetic makeup. Here are the 24 most common …

Common causes of red spots on the skin without itching Most of the red spots on the skin are itchy. However, some do not itch. Enlisted here are 20 common skin disorders that cause red spots without itching. The ones that are more common in adults include: Sunburn: Sunburn is red, sometimes swollen, and a painful skin rash that is …

How are lice and dandruff different? Lice and dandruff are different conditions with differing underlying causes and treatments. Lice and dandruff are two things that have been confused with each other for a long time. However, they are very different. Here are a few things that differentiate them from each other. Cause: Dandruff is caused by a fungus called Malassezia …

Microdermabrasion facts Microdermabrasion has advantages of low risk and rapid recovery compared to the other more invasive resurfacing methods such as dermabrasion, chemical peeling, and laser resurfacing. Microdermabrasion is a simple, quick, and painless cosmetic treatment with no downtime and minimal risk. Microdermabrasion helps to gently exfoliate surface layers of skin using abrasion and suction. Microdermabrasion uses fine crystals or …

What to know about spider bites Spider bites are rarely poisonous, but you should know which spiders are dangerous. There are many species of spiders around the world such as the jumping spider, wolf spider, brown recluse, black widow, hobo spider, tarantulas, false black widow, camel spider, etc. Most spiders don’t bite unless they are threatened. Some don’t even have …

Psoriasis treatments Psoriasis is incurable, but it responds to topical and systemic treatments Although psoriasis is incurable, it responds to topical and systemic treatments. Topical treatments that may be effective to treat mild psoriasis include creams, lotions, and sprays. Moderate-to-severe psoriasis may require treatment with ultraviolet light treatments or medications. Topical treatments for psoriasis are applied directly on the affected …

Stress affects the skin, often in the form of hives Stress often affects the skin adversely. It causes the formation of a stress hormone that increases oil production in the body, making it prone to acne. Stress may also cause itchy welts to appear on the skin. These welts are commonly known as hives and can appear on any part …

Molluscum contagiosum facts Pictures of molluscum contagiosum; SOURCE: CDC A viral infection of the skin causes molluscum contagiosum, a mild skin disease. Risk factors include direct and indirect contact with an infected person's skin. Symptoms and signs include painless pinkish raised nodules or bumps on the skin. A doctor's physical exam presumptively diagnoses most molluscum contagiosum infections; tissue biopsy offers …

Moles facts Moles may be tan, brown, black, reddish-brown, red, purple, or skin-colored and perfectly flat or raised. Most moles are smaller than a pencil eraser (about 1/2 inch). A dysplastic nevus may be a marker for a person at risk for melanoma, especially if there is a family history of melanoma. Moles are common small flesh-colored, tan, brown, or black spots on the skin. …

Seborrheic dermatitis facts Picture of seborrheic dermatitis along the hairline; photo courtesy of Gary W. Cole, MD, FAAD Seborrheic dermatitis is probably the single most common inflammatory skin condition affecting humans aside from acne vulgaris. Seborrheic dermatitis is highly treatable but incurable. The course of seborrheic dermatitis is characterized by spontaneous remissions and exacerbations (flare-ups). Seborrheic dermatitis affects all ages. …