psoriasis- a chronic skin disease characterized by dry red patches covered with scales; occurs especially on the scalp and ears and genitalia and the skin over bony prominences rhagades- cracks or fissures in the skin (especially around the mouth or anus) ...
Reddish, scaly, and itchy: how proteases and their inhibitors contribute to inflammatory skin diseases. Arch Immunol Ther Exp (Warsz). 2009;57(5):345–54.Meyer-Hoffert U. Reddish, scaly, and itchy: how proteases and their inhibitors contribute to inflammatory skin diseases. Archivum Immunologi...
Atopic dermatitiscan appear on the face (especially in infants), hands, feet or in the creases and folds of the skin. Dry, scaly and itchy skin are the norm, and constant scratching may lead to a thickened area. While eczema often occurs in people with allergies, allergies do not cause ...
Psoriasis is an irritating skin disease that primarily affects the scalp and extensor surfaces of the knees and elbows, though it can develop anywhere in the body. It is characterized by patches of abnormal skin that are typically red, itchy and scaly. It occurs when the reproduction of basal...
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Itchy skin is the most common symptom brought to dermatologists. Itching may simply be a sign of dry skin, or one of many other skin issues. Skin might itch in one small area or over your entire body including your scalp, and can be accompanied by redness, bumps, blisters or scaly skin...
Eczema, oratopic dermatitis.It shows up on your skin as dry, scaly patches or a bumpy rash. It isn’t clear what causes it, but it’s extremely itchy. Kids are more likely to get it if their family has a history ofasthmaandallergies. Certain food allergies can make it worse. So doe...
Dr Artem Agafonovanswered this Different Kinds of Skin Rashes And What to Do About Them Read more New ReplyFollowNew Topic Guestover a year ago Hi there! In the last couple of days I have been scratching my legs for no apparent reason. They are so itchy, but I don’t see any rash ...
Problem:Your once healthy, glowing skin is now rough, scaly, and itchy. Solution:Turn down the heat! Hot water can rob your skin of the essential oils that keep it moisturized. Keep showers short. Use a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser and don't scrub. After your shower, rub on an oint...
Itchy scaly skin on the knees, scalp, elbows and upper body If you have it on your nails, the nails can become discolored, pitted and thick. They may also separate from the nail bed. If you have pustular psoriasis, you’ll have cracked, red, flaky skin with pustules on the palms of...