Eczema is a general term for many types dermatitis (skin inflammation). Atopic dermatitis is the most common of the many types of... Atopic Dermatitis vs. Contact Dermatitis The word dermatitis refers to inflammation (redness and swelling) of the skin. Dermatitis includes various skin conditions ...
Papules— Firm bumps on the skin. Pox— A pus-filled bump on the skin. Vaccine— A preparation using a non-infectious element or relative of a particular virus or bacteria, and administered with the intention of halting the progress of an infection, or completely preventing it. In the event...
A barium swallow is usually the first test performed on a patient whose symptoms suggest esophageal cancer. After the patient swallows a small amount of barium, a series of x rays can highlight any bumps or flat raised areas on the normally smooth surface of the esophageal wall. It can also...
A small study has suggested that microneedling can help surgical scars heal in a more aesthetically appealing manner if it is performed within a couple of months of the formation of the scars. Researchers discovered thatmicroneedlingimproved the long-term look of scars in twenty-five patients, ...
although not as much as the first time. A rash of small red bumps begins on the arms and legs, spreading to the chest, abdomen, and back. It rarely affects the face. The palms of the hands and the soles of the feet become swollen and turn bright red. The characteristic combination of...
Sandpaper texture of the skin (small bumps) Symptoms: Itchiness Discomfort Redness Folliculitis Infection of the hair follicle with bacteria The skin on the lower legs becomes itchy, presenting small bumps The bumps can be red in color and filled with pus Aggravated by tight clothing Often encounte...
Skin tags are small, fleshy, fibrovascular, pedunculated (on a stalk) growths that are often are found on the neck and armpits. They are generally asymptomatic unless they become irritated by frictional forces or their blood supply becomes compromised. They are very common and need not be remo...
Yeast naturally lives on our skin, but when too much is present, it can infect hair follicles and lead to itchy, small, uniform bumps that resemble pimples. One common misconception is that fungal acne looks like large, painful pimples. In reality, fungal acne typically appears as clusters ...
Blistersprotect damaged skin while it heals. Some blisters need to be treated and others don’t. Whether you need totreat a blisterdepends on how bad it is and your overall health. What Is a Blood Blister? What to Do If the blister is small, not open, and doesn’t hurt, it’s best...
Abstinence from any sexual contact (or skin-to-skin contact) is the only absolute way to prevent STIs. Being in a long-term, monogamous relationship also is a good way to avoid them. There are also steps you can take to decrease the chance of getting an STD if you are sexually active...