Xanthelasma Palpebrarum: Xanthelasmata

Xanthelasma (lid xanthelasma; lid xanthoma; planar xanthoma of the eyelids; xanthelasma palpebrarum; xanthelasma of the eyelids; ICD-10 H02.6) are yellowish, raised plates in the tissues of the upper and lower eyelids that contain cholesterol. They are classified as xanthomas of the skin. This skin change is benign (benign), but has a cosmetically disturbing effect. Women … Xanthelasma Palpebrarum: Xanthelasmata

Acne Vulgaris: Acne

In acne vulgaris (synonyms: Acne; Acne vulgaris; Contact acne; Cosmetic acne; Majorca acne; ICD-10 L70.0: Acne vulgaris) is a skin disease that usually occurs during puberty. Increased numbers of comedones (blackheads) form, from which papules, pustules and nodules then develop. The facial and upper trunk areas are particularly affected. Acne is the most common dermatological … Acne Vulgaris: Acne

Lentigo Senilis: Age Spots

Lentigines seniles (colloquially called age spots; synonyms: Age pigmentation; lentigines seniles; lentigines, lentigines solaris; senile lentigo; solar lentigo; age spot, liver spot; ICD-10: L81.4 – Other melanin hyperpigmentation) are pigmentary disorders of the skin. They are light to dark brown, usually sharply demarcated spot(s) in chronically light-exposed skin areas. Therefore, the term solar lentigo best … Lentigo Senilis: Age Spots

Hemangioma: Blood Sponge

Infant hemangioma Infantile hemangioma (SH; blood sponge of the infant/newborn; synonym: infantile hemangioma) is a congenital vascular tumor that occurs in the first days or weeks/months after birth. The small vessels of the skin, the capillaries, form tangle-like growths and bulges. Sex ratio: boys to girls is 1: 3. The prevalence (disease frequency) is 4-5% … Hemangioma: Blood Sponge

Cellulite (Orange Peel Skin)

Cellulite, also called orange peel skin (synonyms: Dermopanniculosis deformans; erroneously also: cellulitis; ICD-10 #D160: Cellulite), is a change in the subcutaneous fatty tissue in the thigh and buttock area, but also in the arms of women. It is characterized by a dimple-like, uneven skin texture. Since the connective tissue of men is different from that … Cellulite (Orange Peel Skin)

Combination Skin

Combination skin is characterized by an oily – often also moist – forehead, nose and chin area (T-zone), while the other parts of the face are rather dry. The body skin is normal or dry. You can recognize combination skin by: The skin is shiny, especially on the chin, nose and forehead (T-zone), pores are … Combination Skin

Combination Skin Symptoms

Characteristic of combination skin is a shiny oily forehead, nose and chin area (T-zone). The hair becomes greasy quickly. The body skin is normal or dry. Other typical symptoms of combination skin are: Blackheads (comedones) Inflammatory blackheads (folliculitis) Seborrheic eczema The cause of seborrheic eczema is a proliferation of certain fungi (Pityrosporum ovale) in sebaceous … Combination Skin Symptoms

Combination Skin Causes

After birth, abundant and fully functioning sebaceous glands are present in human skin, and the sebum level on the skin is high. During the first year of life, the sebaceous glands regress, and by puberty, correspondingly little oil is detectable on the skin surface. Greasing of the surface by sebum can also be expected before … Combination Skin Causes

Skin: Anatomy, Function, Skin Diseases and Lesions

Throughout life, the skin is exposed to numerous stresses and environmental influences on a daily basis. The natural protective layer of the skin does not always manage to withstand these influences. Sunburns, too much chemicals in shower gels and lotions, wrong nutrition – all this attacks our skin. Skin diseases such as neurodermatitis, melanoma (black … Skin: Anatomy, Function, Skin Diseases and Lesions