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Paronychia (nail fold infection)

Paronychia (nail fold infection)

What is Paronychia? Paronychia is an inflammation involving the cuticle and the nail fold, which occurs after injury to this area. It can be acute, lasting a few days, or chronic, lasting several weeks. What is the main cause of paronychia? Paronychia is usually a bacterial infection that causes severe skin inflammation around the nail. It can affect the fingers

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Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris): Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris): Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

What is Jock Itch? Jock itch, also known as tinea cruris or groin ringworm, is a common fungal infection. It belongs to a group of fungal skin infections called tinea or dermatophytosis, which are caused by fungi of the genera Trichophyton, Microsporum, or Epidermophyton. Dermatophytoses can affect different areas of the body, such as the scalp (tinea capitis), feet (tinea

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Photos of Dyshidrosis (Dyshidrotic Eczema)

Photos of Dyshidrosis (Dyshidrotic Eczema)

What is dyshidrotic eczema? Dyshidrosis, also called dyshidrotic eczema, is a dermatologic condition characterized by lesions in the form of small, itchy blisters that typically appear on the hands and soles. In this article, we’ll only show pictures of dyshidrosis lesions on the hands and feet. For more detailed information on the condition, including causes, symptoms, severity criteria, and treatment,

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Photos of Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris or Groin Ringworm)

Photos of Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris or Groin Ringworm)

Images of tinea cruris lesions (groin mycosis) Groin ringworm, also known as jock itch or tinea cruris, is a type of fungal infection that belongs to a group of fungal skin infections called tinea or dermatophytosis. The main symptoms of jock itch are intense itching and redness in the area around one or both groins. Tinea cruris usually begins with

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Dyshidrotic eczema: blisters on the hands, fingers, and feet

Dyshidrotic Eczema: Blisters on the Hands, Fingers, and Feet

Summary of article: TL; DR What is Dyshidrosis? Dyshidrosis, also known as dyshidrotic eczema, is a skin condition characterized by a rash in the form of vesicles (small blisters with fluid inside) that are very itchy and usually appear on the hands, especially the palms and the soles of the feet. These small blisters last about three to four weeks.

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Bed Bugs: Symptoms, Bites, Pictures, and Treatment

Bed Bugs: Symptoms, Bites, Pictures, and Treatment

Article Summary: TL; DR What is a bed bug? Bed bugs are tiny, oval-shaped, brownish parasitic insects that feed exclusively on the blood of humans and pets. Due to their small size, nocturnal habits, and ability to hide in bed mattresses, they can go unnoticed for a long time as their bites can easily be mistaken for those of mosquitoes

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Pictures of shingles (herpes zoster)

Photos of shingles (herpes zoster)

What is Shingles? Shingles, also called herpes zoster, is a skin disease caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. Despite being caused by the same virus, chickenpox and shingles are different diseases. Shingles is a reactivation of the chickenpox virus, which usually occurs decades after the patient has been infected for the first time. Anyone who

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Shingles (Herpes Zoster): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Shingles (Herpes Zoster): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

What is shingles? Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is an infectious disease caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes chickenpox (varicella). Although caused by the same virus, shingles and chickenpox are different in terms of symptoms, epidemiology, and complications. While they share the same infectious agent, they are not the same disease. Shingles is also

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Anal Itching (Pruritus Ani): 12 Causes and Treatment

Anal Itching (Pruritus Ani): 12 Causes and Treatment

What is anal itching? Anal itching, also known as pruritus ani or anal pruritus, is a common symptom that often causes significant discomfort and embarrassment. Various factors can cause an itchy anus, the most common being: the presence of excessive sweat in the anal region, worms, excessive consumption of foods that irritate the digestive system, hemorrhoids, and the presence of

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