It is form of hand eczema. It is more common in women and starts on the side of the fingers. In the beginning it is itchy and then develops into a rash. In some cases it can only affect the feet. In some cases it can be present both on the feet and the hands. It affects both the men and women equally.

It is an inflammation of the skin which results in dryness, heat, flakiness and itching. A number of factors can result in Eczema and only a small area of the skin may be affected but it can affect any part of the body. A number of things cause eczema. The most common cause of eczema is a general

Erythema nodosum is an inflammation of subcutaneous fat tissue. If the inflammation is pressed it causes quite a lot of pain. It appears to be a painful bruise on both the shins. Other bumps may be seen on the elbows, knees, thighs and forearms. The person affected by Erythema nodosum may feel

It is an inflammation of one or more hair follicles. This condition can occur anywhere on the skin. It results in tender red spots often with surface pustules. It could occur due to infection, irritation, occlusion and specific skin diseases. It affects both men and women at any stage of their

Also referred to as hand eczema, it is a skin condition in which rashes develops on hands and they become dry, red, cracked and inflamed. It is not considered to be contagious but this condition can eventually lead to pain on contact with even simple solution such as water. This disease is commonly

If you’ve ever found yourself rubbing your back against the door or scratching your legs like the mutt down the street chances are you have dry skin. It sounds innocent enough but in severe cases you can’t sleep, and you can even create sores or open cuts from your scratching. Almost everyone now

Dermatofibroma, also known as fibrous histiocytoma is a harmless benign skin growth, especially found on the legs. They generally range from about .5 to 1 cm. These rounded bumps or hard papules vary in color from brownish to purple. Researchers believe that it can be caused by any injury

Diaper dermatitis, also known as diaper rash is an irritation of the skin in areas such as the lower stomach, buttocks, upper thighs and the groin. It includes a variety of skin disorders that generally occur in infants, young kids and paralyzed people. Diaper dermatitis is more common

It is also known as cold sores or fever blisters. It is a viral infection of the skin which can occur repeatedly. It happens because when the immune system clears the virus, it hides in the nerves and is therefore never completely removed from the body. This infection is quite common. It is projected

It is an abnormal collection of pigment cells which are present within the skin. The cells are called melanocytes. Moles are quite common and most of the people are born with it and others develop it during their lives. They are usually circular or oval in shape and are not very large. Moles are

It is a genetic disorder which was discovered by a French dermatologist Ferdinand Jean Darier. It results in dark crusty patches on the skin which at times contain pus. These crusty patches are known as keratotic papules. It is hereditary disease and is dominant. It tends to affect both genders

Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes a reddish inflammation, and a characteristic flaking of the skin in the area of the inflammation. The flaking usually resembles silver or grey scales. Although references of this disease exist in various texts throughout history, the term

Many people have combination skin, especially on their face. Combination skin is sometimes oily, sometimes, dry, and most often occurs in different places. For example, the skin on the nose is oily, while the skin on the cheeks is dry. In other cases, the skin may begin dry and become oily

We all know that one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself from the sun is to regularly use sunscreen. Experts say you should use a sunscreen with SPF 15 anytime you are going to be exposed to the sun for more than 10 minutes. Studies have shown that using SPF 15 everyday provides

What is the secret to fresh, glowing, more porcelain-like skin? Well there’s more than one, actually, but the one we’ll be discussing here is exfoliation - the process of scrubbing away the outer layer of dry and dull skin, to reveal fresher, newer skin underneath. Exfoliation reveals

Also called as skin tags, these are small growths of skin which develops on the armpit, groin, neck and face of people. They do not cause any harm and are not malignant or cancerous. These are common soft harmless lesions which appear to hang off the skin. They can develop in both men and women

These are flat, irregular, purple lesions which appear on the skin as one gets older. They normally occur on the back of the hands and the forearms. The skin tends to appear thin and wrinkly and almost look flimsy. They are not dangerous. It results in flat blotches which start out red and then

It is an inflammatory disease of the skin which is caused by the changes in the pilosebaceous units. They are also commonly referred to as zits or pimples. It generally occurs in puberty as a result of an abnormal response to normal levels of hormones. It generally diminishes over a period

These are benign tumors which are made up of small blood vessels. They appear at or near the surface of the skin. They may appear anywhere on the body and are not considered as dangerous. Whenever they are removed, it is done for cosmetic reasons. Angioma is neither dangerous nor contagious.

Androgenic Alopecia is a genetic non reversible disease that leads to hair loss. It is a form of pattern baldness found both in men and women. The hair loss is slow and over a period of years. In case of women the hair becomes thin but no bald spots occur while in case of men the hair loss is first

Also known as condyloma, these are growths which are caused by infection by the human pappilloma virus and are generally found on the skin around the anus, inside the anal canal or in the lower rectum. They are usually but not entirely transmitted through sexual intercourse. It normally takes

Alopecia Areata is a condition in which hair loss appears suddenly in round patches. The immune system of the patient’s system attacks the hair growing tissues for unknown reasons. The body’s immune system considers the hair follicles as foreign and attacks them. White blood cells by the name

Allergic contact dermatitis as the name suggest is caused due to the contact with an allergen that the skin is sensitive or allergic to. After the initial exposure to the allergen the reaction appears within forty eight hours. Generally the substances do not cause any problem to most of the

Berloque Dermatitis is a condition in which the patient develops reddish to brownish discoloration of the neck. The discoloration may sometimes extend to the arms. The disease can be attributed to the application of cologne or perfume to the skin.

Also known as solar keratosis or senile keratosis, it is a premalignant condition of thick, scaly or crusty patches of skin. It is commonly found condition in fair skinned people who are exposed to a lot of sun as their pigment is not protective.

It is a skin rash which is caused by yeast that lives on normal skin of generally eighty percent of the population. In a number of cases, the presence of yeast on the skin is not visible. Unknowingly, in some people the yeast grows more actively and it causes a red, itchy, scaling rash. It is found

It is a disorder which may start at any stage of life. It results in velvety, light brown to black markings generally on the neck. They occur under the arms or in the groin. This disease is associated with overweight people. People who eat too much of the wrong food mainly starches and sugars have

Also known by the name of Liver spots, these are blemishes on the skin. They are associated with exposure to U.V radiation from the sun and also with ageing. They are most commonly located in areas that are exposed to the sun, generally face, arms, shoulders, hands. Although the name is liver

Also known as BP, it is an autoimmune skin disease. It results in the creation of blisters under the surface of the skin and also the formation antibodies against collagen XVII. It ranges from mild itchy welts to severe blisters. It can affect small parts of the body and can also be widespread.

An Aphthous ulcer is an ulcer which is either single or multiple and which occurs on the inside of the mouth. It is an open sore inside the mouth which is caused by a break in the mucous membrane. The condition of Aphthous ulcers is also known as aphthous stomatitis. The sores are generally multiple