Skin Conditions Signs & Symptoms * Sore bump on the skin that may be filled with fluid. Swelling. * Pain and tenderness to the touch. Causes * Friction on the skin. This is the main cause. * Skin rashes, frostbite, and second-degree burns. * Herpes simplex viruses. * Allergic reaction to medicine. * Epidermolysis bullosa […]
Skin Conditions Boils are common, but usually minor, skin problems. Most often, they occur in areas where the skin becomes chaffed and where there are hair follicles. This includes the neck, buttocks, armpits, and genitals. A boil can range in size from that of a pea to a ping pong ball. Signs & Symptoms *
Skin Conditions Bruises are broken blood vessels under the skin. In areas where the skin is thin, like around the eyes, the bruise will show up more. Bruises on the head or shin tend to swell the most because the bones in these areas are very close to the skin. Signs & Symptoms * Black
Skin Conditions Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection. It usually affects the skin between the toes. Signs & Symptoms * Moist, soft, red or gray- white scales on the feet, especially between the toes. * Cracked, peeling, dead skin areas. * Itching. * Sometimes small blisters on the feet. Causes People usually pick up the
Skin Conditions Bedsores, also called pressure ulcers, are painful ulcers on the skin. Common sites are the head, back, buttocks, tailbone, knees, and ankles. Signs & Symptoms * The skin may feel sore in areas where a bone is close to the skin. There may be no feeling at all. * The skin gets irritated
Skin Conditions Oh, that winter itch! Your skin feels as rough and dry as sandpaper. If your skin is chapped, cracked, and inflamed during the coldest months of the year, take heart. Relief is a simple matter of water conservation. The basic problem is lack of moisture. Anything that steals moisture from the skin will
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Skin Conditions The skin has two basic layers. The outer, protective layer is the epidermis. The thicker, inner layer is the dermis. About Your Skin The skin is the body’s largest organ. * It protects tissues inside the body from injury. * It serves as a barrier against chemicals, germs, hot and cold weather, pollution,
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Skin Conditions Age spots are skin blemishes that come with aging. All age spots are generally harmless. They are more a cosmetic issue than a medical one. It is important, though, to distinguish them from skin cancer. Signs & Symptoms * Small or large, flat, freckle-like marks that are different shades of brown (liver spots).
