Erysipelas predominantly affectsthe skin of the lower limbs, but when it involves the face, it can have a characteristic butterfly distribution on the cheeks and across the bridge of the nose. The affected skin has a very sharp, raised border. It is bright red, firm and swollen. How do y...
Examples of primary lesions are papules, pustules, vesicles, nodules, plaques, macules, patches, and sometimes alopecia. Secondary lesions may be the result of the evolution or change that occurs to a primary lesion, or are the result of forces outside the skin such as trauma (scratching, ...
The flares may be due to triggers causing a sudden rise ininflammation, reactivating the autoimmune response. This inflammation leads to the outbreak of symptoms, primarily skin lesions known asplaques. As frustrating as psoriasis can be, identifying and avoiding triggers can significantly reduce your...
Dandruff is a skin condition that causes white or yellow skin flakes on your scalp. It may be itchy and spread to your hairline, eyebrows, and behind your ears. Dandruff is a milder form ofseborrheic dermatitis(pronounced seb-or-ray-ic dur-muh-ty-tis)that happens just on your head. Sebo...
Hard lumps on one or more sides of your penis A curve in your penis, with or without an erection Sometimes, if you have plaques in a couple of places, you may have an indentation that makes your penis look like an hourglass Pain when you have an erection or during sex ...
What do Leukemia spots look like? Leukemia cutis appears asred or purplish red, and it occasionally looks dark red or brown. It affects the outer skin layer, the inner skin layer, and the layer of tissue beneath the skin. The rash can involve flushed skin, plaques, and scaly lesions. It...
Guttateis the most common type among children and young adults. It usually happens after a sore throat or other infection. This type looks like red, raised, pea-sized drops on your skin. Inverse typeaffects skin in the armpits, groin, under breasts, and around the genitals. The plaques app...
These bumps can then form raised red patches calledplaques. These typically appear on the arms, legs, and chest. Plaques can also include fluid-filled blistered areas calledvesicles.2 Symptoms of a Sun Rash Sun rashes can present after exposure to the sun. The rash will heal if the skin is...
PUPPP is an intensely itchy skin rash that affects some pregnant women. Though the cause of PUPPP is unknown, it can be treated by...
Plaques are made up mostly of fat and are waxy at first. They collect slowly, so you don’t even know they’re there. Over time, plaque buildup makes your arteries harder and narrower. It’s a lot like old plumbing in a house. When there’s gunk in the pipes, water drains slowly...