Treatment of Skin Diseases
A Practical Guide
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder of polyarticular tissues, characterised by progressive synovitis. Its prolonged treatment imparts a huge burden on the healthcare system and results in t...
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Asphodelus tenuifolius is traditionally used in the management of rheumatic pain and inflamed body parts. The current study validated its traditional use as an anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory agent using a s...
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Naevi are developmental abnormalities of the skin due to excess or diminution of one or more components of the skin. Naevi are classified according to the predominant cells affected such as melanocytic neavi, ...
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The diseases of the oral cavity encompass those of the skin, systemic disorders and those of the oral cavity itself. The mucosa of the oral cavity is continuous with the skin externally and with the oropharynx...
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The cutaneous lesions on the external genitals can be cutaneous, associated with diseases of genital organs, or they may be a manifestation of systemic disease.
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The skin is the only organ that is visible; it consequently becomes the matrix for body ego. Patients with a skin disorder have a higher incidence of emotional problems compared to diseases of the other system...
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Skin is a window for the diagnosis of systemic disease. A careful examination of the skin can lead to the diagnosis of an underlying systemic disorder.
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Skin disorders are the second most common cause of occupational dermatoses. Musculoskeletal injuries are the most common. It is important for the general practitioner to exclude dermatoses due to occupation to...
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Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a velvety hyperpigmentation of the axilla, groin, intertriginous areas and nape of the neck. It is most commonly seen in insulin resistance diabetes and obesity. The skin is thick ...
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Cosmetic dermatology is gaining popularity; it aims at improving the appearance of the body to look younger and better, or to remove the blemishes and scars due to disease. Aging results in skin changes such a...
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The skin is the only organ of the body that is exposed to external environment, topical preparations are therefore the first choice of treatment, systemic treatment is required when the lesions are extensive, ...
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Diabetes is the most common cause of non-traumatic limb amputation. Diabetic foot ulcers account for about 80% of amputations in people with diabetes. Foot ulceration is the end-stage complication of diabetic ...
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Dry skin is a problem in many cutaneous and systemic disorders such as atopic dermatitis, ichthyosis, asteatotic dermatitis, water sports, nutritional deficiency, hypothyroidism, side effect of some drugs and ...
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The common systemic medicines used in skin diseases
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The skin is the only organ of the body which is exposed to the external environment. The rashes on the skin can be seen and the prognosis of treatment can be assessed by the naked eye. Many people think that s...
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The colour of the skin depends upon melanin, degree of vascularity, haemoglobin oxidized or reduced, presence of carotene and thickness of the startum corneum. Melanin is the most important factor contributing...
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On exposure to cold several changes occur in the skin, the blood vessels constrict to prevent heat loss, shivering increases heat production, and contraction of the arrector pilorum muscles of the skin lifts t...
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Dermatophytosis or superficial fungal infections are exceedingly common in the develo** world. They are caused by dermatophytes, a group of fungi that affects the keratin of the skin, hair and nails. They do...
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Urticaria and angioedema are caused by degranulation of the mast cells with the release of multiple vasoactive substances including histamine; the chief mediator of urticaria. In urticaria the superficial part...