Milia (singular milium, Latin “millet (grain)”; synonyms: Hautgries; semolina grains; Hautmilien, semolina grains; ICD-10 L72.0) are small white cysts filled with whitish horny beads. They have no overt connection to the skin surface. Milia are harmless skin lesions. However, they are often perceived as a cosmetic problem. They occur in young adults, especially women. Infants … Milia: Grains of Semolina
In herpes zoster (synonyms: Herpes zoster (shingles); herpes-zoster; shingles; zoster; zoster auricularis; zoster conjunctivae; zoster generalisatus; zoster ischiadicus; zoster neuralgia; zoster neuritis; zoster pain; ICD-10 B02.-: Zoster [herpes zoster]) is the reactivation of a latent infection with varicella zoster virus (human herpes virus type 3 (HHV-3); from the herpes virus family). Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is … Zoster: Shingles
In onychomycosis (synonyms: Mycosis of the nails; Nail fungus (onychomycosis); Tinea unguium; ICD-10 B35.1: Tinea unguium) is the fungus of the fingernails or toenails (nail fungus) caused by dermatophytes. The toenails are affected about four times more frequently. There is always an additional tinea pedis (athlete’s foot). Onychomycosis is the most common disease of the … Onychomycosis: Nail Fungus
Puberty striae are skin stretch marks (striae distensae). Stretch marks often form during puberty, largely due to rapid weight gain on the chest, abdomen, buttocks, or thighs. Symptoms – Complaints Puberty stripes are initially bluish-reddish in color, but later fade and remain as whitish-yellowish sunken stripes on the skin.Localization: preferentially the abdomen, hips, gluteal region … Puberty Striae: Puberty Striae
In pityriasis rosea (synonyms: Gibert’s disease; floret lichen (pityriasis rosea); ICD-10 L42: pityriasis rosea) is a harmless, noncontagious inflammatory skin disease. It manifests itself in the form of scaly, small-shaped and reddened foci. The disease occurs more frequently in spring and autumn. Sex ratio: Women are more frequently affected than men. Frequency peak: The disease … Pityriasis Rosea: Floret Lichen
Removal of the birthmark by laser What are the reasons for removal? The reason for surgical removal of the birthmark is that the removed birthmark can then be examined histologically for malignancy or degeneration. The disadvantage of this method is that a scar usually develops afterwards. Laser birthmark removal, on the other hand, offers the … Laser birthmark
Pain after removal Since the laser only penetrates into superficial skin layers during birthmark removal, no deep wounds are caused. This enables a quick healing of the lasered skin area. To minimize the risk of infection with viruses or bacteria and also to prevent crust formation, it is possible to apply special waterproof, breathable plasters. … Pain after removal | Laser birthmark
The term birthmark, or more specifically mole, is the colloquial name of an abnormal growth of skin cells that form pigments. For this reason, the areas visible on the surface of the skin, some of which are raised and usually brown to dark brown in color, are referred to as nevus or mole, as it … Birthmark: Causes, Treatment & Help
In seborrheic eczema (synonyms: Dermatitis seborrhoica capitis; Dermatitis seborrhoica infantum; Eczema, seborrheic; Unna’s disease; Seborrheic dermatitis; ICD-10 L21.-: Seborrheic eczema) is a greasy, scaly inflammation of the skin. It occurs mainly in areas of the skin where there are many sebaceous glands, such as on the hairy head, face and trunk. Different forms can be … Seborrheic Dermatitis: Seborrheic Eczema
Many different forms of viral warts (ICD-10 B07) can be distinguished. Viral warts are mainly caused by human papillomaviruses. The virus belongs to the Papovaviridae family. Warts are benign skin and mucous membrane growths. They include: Verruca vulgaris (vulgar wart; HPV 2, 4). Verruca plantaris (synonyms: Plantar wart, deep plantar wart/foot wart, Myrmecia; HPV 1, … Verrucae: Warts
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
Camouflage is a special make-up for covering and balancing certain skin changes. The makeup is characterized by its high pigment content and high coverage, making it resistant to heat, water and perspiration. The name of the special make-up comes from the French word “camouflage” and means “camouflage”. Camouflage makeup contains two different types of wax: … Camouflage