Skin Care :: What is prurigo
In 1909, Hyde and Montgomery first described prurigo nodularis (PN) as pruritic nodules on the extensor surfaces of the lower extremities in middle-aged women.
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Skin Care :: What is pruritus or itch
An itch (Latin: pruritus) is a sensation felt on an area of skin that makes a person or animal want to scratch it. It is a distressing symptom that can cause discomfort. Scratching may cause breaks in the skin that may result in infection.
Skin Care :: What is pityriasis
Pityriasis commonly refers to flaking of the skin.
Skin Care :: What is Sunburn
A sunburn is a radiation burn to the skin produced by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) light, commonly from the sun’s rays. A similar burn can be produced by overexposure to other sources of UV, such as tanning lamps and welding arcs. Exposure of the skin to lesser amounts of UV will often produce a suntan.
Skin Care :: What is radiodermatitis
Radiodermatitis is a skin disease associated with prolonged exposure to radiation.
Skin Care :: Hypertrichosis or Human Werewolf Syndrome
Hypertrichosis, or Human Werewolf Syndrome, is a medical term referring to a condition of excessive body hair.
Nail Care :: Ingrowing nail, onychocryptosis, ingrown nails or unguis incarnatus
Ingrowing nail or Onychocryptosis, commonly known as ingrown nails (unguis incarnatus), is a common form of nail disease. It is a painful condition in which the nail grows or cuts into one or both sides of the nail bed. While ingrown nails can occur in both the nails of the hand and feet, they occur most commonly with toenails.
Nail Care :: What are Beau’s lines
Beau’s lines are deep grooved lines that run from side to side on the fingernail. They may look like indentations or ridges in the nail plate.
Nail Care :: Nails care tips
The nail is made of a hard protein called keratin – a protein which is one of the building blocks which make up the body. The nails help protecting the ends of the fingers and toes from trauma, and also help us picking up small objects.
Skin Care :: What is Chloasma or melasma
Chloasma, or melasma or the mask of pregnancy when present in pregnant women is a tan or dark facial skin discoloration. Although it can affect anyone, chloasma (melasma) is particularly common in women, especially pregnant women and those who are taking oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy medications.