What is it ? Hypertrichosis is excessive hair growth in both men and women, when it is not linked to an excess of male hormones (androgens). It occurs in areas that already have hair, usually in the form of down. It must be distinguished from hirsutism, which refers to hair of the male type in women and […]
Gynecomastia is a swelling of the mammary gland in humans. Indeed, the man has two mammary glands located under the nipples … just like the woman. This swelling of the mammary glands can occur on both sides or on one side and it occurs because of the effects of certain hormones. Tumor swellings are not gynecomastia. When […]
Ebola virus is a filovirus virus (filovirus) that causes severe fever, known as Ebola or FHV for viral haemorrhagic fever. Particularly virulent, the Ebola virus can cause death (between 25 and 90% of mortality according to epidemics). According to the WHO, the 2014 epidemic has a mortality rate of around 54%. Ebola haemorrhagic fever is a very serious, contagious, […]
What is it? Dermatomyositis is a chronic disease that affects the skin and muscles. It is an autoimmune disease whose origin is still unknown, classified in the group of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, alongside for example polymyositis. The pathology evolves for years with a good prognosis, in the absence of serious complications, but can hinder the motor skills […]
The breakdown is a muscular lesion consecutive to the rupture of a more or less important number of muscle fibers (cells capable of contraction contained in the muscles). It is secondary to an effort of intensity greater than what the muscle can support and is usually accompanied by local bleeding (which forms a hematoma). The term […]
The warts genital, also known as genital warts , are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) quite common. They are due to human papillomavirus (HPV). The condylomas are in the form of small warts in the genitals. According to some estimates, between 50% and 70% of the sexually active population will be exposed to HPV during their lifetime, with most of these people shedding spontaneously. And about 1% of the population has condyloma. […]
What is Bilharzia Bilharzia, commonly known as schistosomiasis, is a parasitic disease that occurs in tropical and subtropical regions, mainly in Africa. It is caused by parasitic worms and can cause severe infection and severe disability. It is a global public health issue, since it is the second parasitic endemic after malaria. Bilharzia kills between 20,000 and […]
What is Botulism Botulism is a neurological condition caused by the ingestion of food contaminated with potent toxins. Poisoning often occurs in the home, following the ingestion of home-made products, and then canned inappropriately. Botulism is potentially fatal, but is very rare. Only a few homes are affected each year in France, about fifteen on average. It often […]
What is Amyloidosis ? This non-contagious disease is characterized by the formation of protein deposits that alter the normal functioning of organs. It evolves most often to a severe form and can affect all organs. The total number of people affected in France by this rare disease is not precisely known, but it is estimated that it […]
Angiomas are commonly called various vascular abnormalities affecting about 10% of the pediatric population as well as vascular abnormalities affecting the adult (ruby angiomas, stellate angiomas …). These vascular anomalies can affect all types of vessels: capillaries, veins, arteries, lymphatic vessels Angiomas most often have a red, bluish or purple ball appearance on the skin […]