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WebWorld Health Days. Diabetes Month. November is World Diabetes Month. Diabetic foot ulcer. A diabetic foot ulcer is a skin sore with full thickness skin loss often preceded by a …

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Obesity and the skin DermNet

(9 days ago) WebThe calculation of BMI considers both height and weight. Morbid obesity is a BMI over 40 kg/m 2 or a BMI over 35 kg/m 2 with an obesity-related health condition such as …

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Occupational skin disease DermNet

(4 days ago) WebIntroduction. Occupational skin disease is among the most common occupational diseases reported. For a skin disease to be considered occupational in origin, there must be a …

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Methotrexate DermNet

(1 days ago) WebMethotrexate usually shows some benefit in responding skin diseases within 6 to 8 weeks. Maximum effects are generally achieved within 5 to 6 months, depending on dose …

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Skin barrier function DermNet

(Just Now) WebSkin as a barrier. Skin is the largest organ of the human body and comprises three major layers; epidermis, dermis, and subcutis [see Structure of normal skin]. One vital function …

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Useful resources. Dermatology links for doctors DermNet

(5 days ago) WebThere are dermatological and general medical encyclopaedias and MCQ Questions. Look for tools offering help with scoring PASI, SCORAD, EASI, DLQI. Fitzpatrick's Color Atlas …

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Hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) DermNet

(2 days ago) WebHyperhidrosis is the name given to excessive and uncontrollable sweating. Sweat is a weak salt solution produced by the eccrine sweat glands. These are …

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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (Acne Inversa): A Complete …

(3 days ago) WebHidradenitis suppurativa (HS), also called acne inversa, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that affects apocrine gland -bearing skin in the axillae, groin, and under the …

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Paronychia (nail fold infection): Causes, Images, treatment …

(9 days ago) WebChronic paronychia is a gradual process. It may start in one nail fold, particularly the proximal nail fold, but often spreads laterally and to several other fingers. Each affected …

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Prurigo: Signs and Symptoms — DermNet

(6 days ago) WebPrurigo simplex presents as symmetrically distributed, small, intensely itchy, dome-shaped bumps. Sometimes there are tiny blisters. They are most numerous on the outer aspects …

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Angular Cheilitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Management with …

(6 days ago) WebAngular cheilitis is common and can affect any child or adult. Those with poor health are especially susceptible. Risk factors include: Dry chapped lips of any cause; Oral thrush …

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Skin signs of gastrointestinal disease DermNet

(6 days ago) WebIt presents with the clinical triad of dermatitis, alopecia and diarrhoea. Skin signs include: Pink, scaly patches and plaques on extremities, periorificial and anogenital sites. Can …

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Psychological effects of acne DermNet

(8 days ago) WebWakefulness. Spontaneous crying. Feelings of unworthiness. In teenagers, depression may manifest as social withdrawal (retreat to the bedroom or avoidance of peers) or impaired …

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Liquid nitrogen/cryotherapy guidelines. ProCare DermNet

(6 days ago) WebLiquid Nitrogen Application. Hand hygiene. Select spray tip A to D of the appropriate size for the diameter and thickness of the lesion. Apply the liquid nitrogen to …

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Cutaneous adverse reactions to antibiotics DermNet

(1 days ago) WebAdverse drug reactions are common, particularly in hospital inpatients, with estimates of 2–3% of hospitalised patients experiencing an ADR, and one in 20 of them being …

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The gut microbiome in skin disease DermNet

(3 days ago) WebThe gut microbiome and the skin. The gut and the skin are suspected to have a bidirectional relationship involving a combination of neurological and immunological responses to …

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Fournier Gangrene: A Complete Overview

(6 days ago) WebFournier gangrene is a polymicrobial, rapidly progressive necrotising fasciitis of the external genitalia, perineum, and perianal region. It is also known as Fournier …

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Smoking and its effects on the skin DermNet

(4 days ago) WebIntroduction. Skin and hair are exposed to various environmental noxious agents, including tobacco smoke. Tobacco smoke consists of thousands of substances that damage the …

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Psychosocial factors in Dermatology DermNet

(4 days ago) WebThe psychosocial consequences of having a skin condition can result in depression. Symptoms include: Feeling down, low, sad, or tearful. Loss of pleasure or motivation. …

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Alcohol and the Skin — DermNet

(5 days ago) WebSkin cancer. Along with increasing the risk of liver, pancreatic, and breast cancer, alcohol increases the risk of skin cancer including squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell …

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Psychological effects of hair loss DermNet

(3 days ago) WebThe evidence confirms that the experience of hair loss is psychologically damaging, causing intense emotional suffering, and often leading to personal, social, and work-related …

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