What is it? Telangiectasia is a skin condition that is characterized by the permanent dilation of small blood vessels, frequently drawing a star shape on the skin. It is benign in the majority of cases, but may be associated with several diseases and may be a symptom of a serious underlying disease, such as ataxia-telangiectasia or […]
Ringworm means a disease of the scalp and hair caused by fungi, dermatophytes. These fungal infections that parasitize the hair, hair or beard can affect different parts of the body. These are benign but highly contagious infections that mainly affect children under 12 years of age. There are several treatments for ringworm control. Some apply locally (shampoo, lotion, cream) and others are administered orally […]
Brown tasks or age spots, what is it? The brown spots are also called age spots, although they are not directly related to age, sun spots or freckles. These are small spots on the skin of varying size that appear on areas of sun-exposed skin such as the face, hands, shoulders or arms. They are linked to an excess production of melanin. Brown spots usually occur […]
What is it ? Little’s syndrome is a synonym for infantile spastic diplegia. Infantile spastic diplegia is the best known cerebral palsy. It is characterized by a muscular stiffness in the affected subject, particularly in the legs and in less importance in the arms and face. Hyperactivity in the tendons of the legs is also visible in […]
Scleroderma is inflammatory diseases that cause sclerotic thickening of the skin. There are two major forms: localized scleroderma, also called “morphea”, which affect the skin and sometimes in deep forms the underlying musculo-aponeurotic and skeletal planes and systemic scleroderma that affect the skin and organs. Definition of systemic scleroderma Systemic scleroderma is a rare disease affecting […]
What is rubella? Rubella is a contagious disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory tract. It causes characteristic redness that first appears on the face, then spreading to the chest and the rest of the body. The disease is usually mild in children, but it can have dangerous consequences when a pregnant woman passes […]
The Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that is manifested by redness on the cheeks, nose and forehead and chin. As the disease progresses, these rednesses become permanent, small dilated vessels (telangiectasia or rosacea) appear on the cheeks and the wings of the nose, as well as small red pimples (papules). Rosacea usually begins around the age of 30 and affects […]
What is it ? Psoriatic arthritis, also called psoriatic arthritis, is a chronic inflammatory arthritis that has the peculiarity of being associated with psoriasis. the psoriasisis an autoimmune disease in which the immune system goes awry and attacks the skin, causing skin inflammation. With psoriatic arthritis, the immune system also attacks the joints, causing their inflammation and can […]
What is it ? Purpura fulminans is an infectious syndrome that represents an extremely severe form of sepsis. It causes blood clotting and tissue necrosis. It is very often caused by an invasive meningococcal infection and its outcome is fatal if not managed in time. Symptoms of Purpura fulminans High fever, profound damage to the general condition, […]
Purpura corresponds to mini haemorrhages in the skin and mucous membranes. The blood comes out of the vessels, then stays under the skin and the mucous membrane, appearing as red dots, red spots, red lines or bruises.Cestaches do not disappear when pressed. Purpura does not itch. It can be related to a very serious infection such as […]
Micropenis Causes, Sympto...
From birth, we speak of micropenis if the penis of a small boy is less than 1.9 centimeters long (after stretching and measured from the pubic bone to the tip of the glans) and if this small size is associated with no penile malformation .
The appearance ...
Scabies: symptoms and tre...
The scab is a disease of contagious skin caused by a mite, mite. It causes itching of nocturnal predominance that is sometimes very intense and insomniating, especially in the hands, underarms, belly and genital area.
It is a benign parasitosis in the vast majority of cases, but requires treatment because it ...
Phimosis: what is it? Cau...
The phimosis occurs when the foreskin (the fold of skin covering the glans penis) can retract to expose the glans. This condition can sometimes increase the risk of inflammation between the glans and the foreskin .
Phimosis exists only in men whose penis is only partially circumcised or ...
Fungal Infections of Skin...
Fungal Infections of Skin
Fungus can attack on any part of the skin and fungal infections are very common and include the most alarming athletes foot, itch, jock, ring worm and sometimes yeast infections as well.
Athlete's Foot
It is the most common ...
Occipital Neuralgia, Caus...
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Occipital Neuralgia
The occipital neuralgia is normally cause by the trauma to the occipital nerve, which is possibly caused by the auto-accident during which the head impacts the headrest. Additionally it may be caused by the spondylosis of your ...
Kawasaki disease Symptoms...
What is it?
Kawasaki disease, or Kawasaki syndrome, is an acute systemic inflammatory disease that occurs primarily in children under 5 years of age and can lead to serious heart damage and death. It is the leading cause of acquired heart disease ...
Melena, what is it? Cause...
Melena is a form of digestive hemorrhage. This is, in most cases, hemorrhage (blood loss) from the right angle of the colon.
Definition of melena
Melena is a form of hemorrhage of the digestive system. It is then the evacuation of black blood, through ...
Non-Hodgkin’s lymph...
Note . Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is one of two types of cancer of the lymphatic system . The second category, Hodgkin's disease , is rarer. It is the subject of another sheet.
The non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer of the lymphatic system , an important component of the immune system. When this disease occurs, it ...
Intertrigo Causes, Sympto...
The term intertrigo comes from Latin inter, between and tergo, I rub. It therefore refers to dermatoses located in areas where two areas of skin touch and rub, called folds.
Definition of intertrigo
What is it ?
Intertrigo is a dermatosis localized to skin ...
Premature work (pre-term)...
Completed pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks . Premature labor (or pre-term labor) occurs when contractions begin to dilate the cervix before 37 weeks of pregnancy .
When premature labor cannot be avoided, the baby is born earlier, which can be risky for one's health. Babies born before ...
Genital herpes Causes, Sy...
The herpes genital is a sexually transmitted infection (STI), characterized by the appearance of small painful blisters on the genitals. These vesicles are transparent and filled with liquid (see diagram).
The symptoms are manifested by outbreaks . The vesicles are visible for 5 to 10 days, then disappear often for several months ...
Breast cancer Symptoms ca...
A cancer signifies the presence of abnormal cells that multiply uncontrollably. In the case of breast cancer, cells can remain in the breast or spread through the body through the blood or lymphatic vessels. Most of the time, the progression of breast cancer takes several ...
Gonorrhea, hot piss, gono...
Gonorrhea, hot piss or gonorrhea: definition
Gonorrhea, commonly known as "hot-piss," urethritis or gonorrhea, is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It has been on the rise in France since 1998, like most STIs.
Gonorrhea is more often ...
Fistula Causes, Symptoms...
A fistula is the abnormal formation of a connection between two internal organs, between the vagina and the intestine for example, between an organ and the surface of the body, as between the rectum and the skin, or between two blood vessels ...
Effects of Alcohol and Ca...
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Alcohol and caffeine can be perfectly acceptable contents of your diet but in small quantities, but in large quantities they are harmful and impose negative effects on your health. The well balanced diet which include healthy nutrients are ...