Retinoid refers to a group of different active substances, which are collectively known as retinoids. All of these active ingredients are derivatives of vitamin A and have a positive effect on a wide variety of skin diseases. They can be used both externally and internally. However, they can also unfold severe side effects and are … Retinoid: Effects, Uses & Risks
Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans is a congenital disease of the skin. Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans is inherited and occurs extremely rarely. Sometimes the disease is referred to as Siemens I syndrome or keratosis pilaris decalvans. Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans was first described by Lameris in 1905. What is keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans? Keratosis follicularis spinulosa … Keratosis Follicularis Spinulosa Decalvans: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Symptoms Mouth corner rhagades manifest as inflamed tears in the area of the corners of the mouth. The symptoms are often bilateral and and often involve the adjacent skin. Other symptoms include redness, scaling, pain, itching, crusting and dehydration. Mouth cracks are uncomfortable, bothersome and often slow to heal. Causes Typical causes and risk factors … Corner of the Mouth Cracks
Symptoms Actinic keratosis is a skin disease that manifests itself in various forms. Pink or brown, scaly, highly keratinized patches or papules often form on a reddened base, with sizes ranging from millimeters to centimeters. The lesions can occur all over the body, but usually affect sun-exposed areas such as the head, bald head, ears, … Actinic Keratosis Treatment
The active ingredient tazarotene is a retinoid. The drug is usually applied externally. In this case, it is applied locally in the form of gel or ointment for the therapy of psoriasis (psoriasis) of the plaque type. The drug is equally known as tazarotene or tazarote. What is tazarotene? The drug is used primarily in … Tazarotene: Effects, Uses & Risks
Symptoms Photosensitivity often manifests like sunburn in extensive skin redness, pain, a burning sensation, blistering, and hyperpigmentation after healing. Other possible skin reactions include eczema, itching, urticaria, telangiectasia, tingling, and edema. The nails may also be affected less frequently and may peel off in front (photoonycholysis). The symptoms are limited to the areas of the … Photosensitivity
Symptoms Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory, benign, and noninfectious skin disease. It manifests as symmetrical (bilateral), sharply demarcated, bright red, dry, raised plaques covered by silvery scales. Typically affected areas are the elbows, knees, and scalp. Itching, a burning sensation and pain are other symptoms, and scratching further aggravates the condition. Psoriasis can also affect … Psoriasis Causes and Treatment
Calluses, calluses and hardening in certain areas of the skin occur in many people and are sometimes perceived as quite unpleasant, because these can lead to painful discomfort if left untreated. Due to calluses, the ability to move can thus be restricted, especially on the feet. What is callus? Calluses form especially on those areas … Callus: Causes, Treatment & Help
Products Acitretin is commercially available in capsule form (Neotigason, Acicutuan). It has been approved in many countries since 1990. Structure and properties Acitretin (C21H26O3, Mr = 326.4 g/mol) is an aromatic derivative of retinoic acid (= tretinoin). It is lipophilic and exists as a greenish yellow powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Acitretin … Acitretin
Epidermodysplasia verruciformis is a disease of the skin that is present in patients from birth. In the context of epidermodysplasia verruciformis, a so-called generalized verrucosis develops in a very extreme form. Epidermodysplasia verruciformis is extremely rare and increases the risk of developing skin cancer. In addition, the skin of affected individuals is particularly sensitive to … Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Bazex syndrome is a disease of the skin. Bazex syndrome is rare and is one of the paraneoplastic diseases associated with disorders of keratinization (medical term acrokeratosis). Bazex syndrome occurs in association with carcinomas localized in the upper respiratory tract as well as the esophagus. Bazex syndrome also sometimes develops in cervical metastases to the … Bazex Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
