Scabies is a skin condition that causes severe itching. Scabies lesions on the skin may look like pimples, and the skin may also be red. Treatment involves washing all clothing and bed linens, vacuuming rugs and furniture, and applying a prescription cre
Byline: Dr Martin ScurrDaily Mail (London)
The skin naturally sheds off dead skin to make way for a fresh one. What Causes Sandpaper Skin? If after constant exfoliation, your skin still feels scaly. Best consult a physician. However, sometimes over-exfoliation can also cause the skin to overdrive and result in a few bumps on your ...
Your skin can crack, peel, or become itchy, irritated, or inflamed. If it’s very dry, it can become rough and scaly, especially on the backs of your hands, arms, and legs. Dry skin may be caused or made worse by: Your genes ...
BCC grows in the upper basal cells of your skin but rarely spreads and is curable. You may be prone to BCCs if you spend lots of time in the sun or use a tanning bed frequently. Growths commonly occur on the head, ears, nose, and neck. They can look shiny, red and scaly, or ...
Over 7.5 million Americans have this skin condition, an autoimmune disease. Plaque psoriasis is the most common type of psoriasis, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation, or NPF23. It’s characterized by raised, red lesions or patches covered by a white, scaly buildup of dead skin cell...
Dry skin generally produces less sebum than other skin types. Sebum plays a key role in lubricating your skin and helping to protect it from moisture loss. Without sufficient natural oils, your skin may lose moisture too quickly and appear visibly dehydrated, dull, flaky, or even scaly. It ...
Skin problems are often the first sign of serious underlying health problems, such as diabetes and lung cancer.
A chancre sore is a small sore on your skin where it came into contact with the bacteria. You can have more than one. It can appear anywhere on your body but is most common on the penis, vagina, anus, or inside the mouth. The sore heals without treatment in 3 to 6 weeks. Seconda...
Skin cancer symptoms can show up as new moles, growths, lumps, sores, blemishes or lesions on your body. Skin cancer spots and skin cancerous moles can also be existing spots on your skin that change in size, shape or color. They may be red, swollen, scaly, bleeding or they may be...