Articles in Home | Disorder | Skin Disorder Title|Newest|Oldest Irritant Contact Dermatitis - A Common Modern Day Skin Disorder  By : Madonna Jeffries As you have no doubt read in countless magazines and other health related articles that dermatitis is now considered to be one of the most common skin diseases of our time. It does not distinguish against any particular age group or gender and is likely to afflict both the very elderly as well as new born babies. One of the main strains of dermatitis is known as irritant contact dermatitis and this type of skin disorder is typically triggered by the skins exposure to a che... Photoallergic Dermatitis - Causes And Treatments  By : Madonna Jeffries What is Photoallergic Dermatitis? Photoallergic Dermatitis or drug-induced photosensitivity is also commonly known as a sun rash. This is a type of allergic reaction which is quite uncommon. The skin condition Photoallergic Dermatitis typically appears in the form of a series of small red blisters. These blisters usually start off being small, however, they can eventually become quite large. Not all skin areas may have the rash as it usually depends on the individual as to wh... Yes, There Is Now Nontoxic, Clinically Proven Help For Psoriasis  By : Psoriasis, which has recently become established as a disease of the immune system, is currently thought by medical professionals to be a condition for which no treatment can offer permanent remission while maintaining the patient’s quality of life. Most treatments today only offer a temporary remission and generate significant side effects, some of which are life threatening. There are new breakthrough formulas available for those who suffer from mild to moderate psoriasis a... Spongiotic Dermatitis - How Do You Identify It?  By : Madonna Jeffries What is Spongiotic Dermatitis? Spongiotic Dermatitis is the basic terminology applied to the skin condition commonly known as acute eczema. This is a skin disorder that commonly affects the stomach, chest and often the backside areas. In most cases you will find that the condition will not be located on the head or scalp region. Spongiotic Dermatitis commonly appears as an unsightly reddish colored rash that can darken as the condition develops in severity. At its worst the r... Treatments And Causes Of Dermatitis Of The Ear  By : Madonna Jeffries When we think about dermatitis and the places this particular skin condition can affect, most people would not think to include having dermatitis of the ear. Instead they would always consider that the most commonly affected areas of the body would be cheeks, neck, back, hands and feet. But the truth of the matter is that literally any part of the body can be affected by this dreadful skin condition. Dermatitis of the ear is becoming more prevalent and quite a number of peopl... Dermatitis Herpetiformis – How To Manage It?  By : Madonna Jeffries As you are no doubt aware Dermatitis Herpetiformis is an extremely common skin ailment. In fact, it is known for being the chronic variety, which simply means that it does not go away after it is developed no matter how you treat the condition on an ongoing basis. There are, however, quite a variety of treatment methods available that can help to relieve and control the symptoms that are caused by Dermatitis Herpetiformis. What Are The Symptoms? Dermatitis Herpetif... Popular Treatments For Contact Dermatitis  By : Madonna Jeffries With today’s media and advertising attention on ‘beautiful people’ we have all become conscious of how our skin looks. Most people, particularly females, aspire to having blemished free and healthy looking skin. To help achieve this the vast majority of women buy a range of lotions, creams, and specially formulated soaps to apply to their skin to help maintain a supple, smooth, and silky appearance. However, notwithstanding our attention to ensuring we have healthy skin an in... Antiperspirant Deodorant And Your Sweating Problem  By : Sheron De Mel Everybody sweats. There’s no two words about that. However, the goal of most people these days seems to be either to avoid that smelly, sticky and potentially embarrassing state of affairs and stop sweating altogether, or if that can’t be achieved, to minimize the damage if at all possible. This is why so many people today are looking for the best antiperspirant deodorant to help them with their problems. Unfortunately whether you use an antiperspirant, a simple deodorant... Are You Embarrassed By Psoriasis?  By : If you are one of the countless people who suffer from psoriasis you no doubt know all about the condition. But if you are someone who has yet to be diagnosed with this skin condition you may need information to help you determine what your next step should be. FAQs • This chronic and often painful skin condition affects millions of people. • The typical onset of psoriasis to appear is 28 years of age, but can strike at any time. • The most common symptoms of psor... Dermatitis? 8 Tips For Protecting Sensitive Skin  By : Sensitive to Cosmetics? Tips for Preventing Contact Dermatitis Skin care products, makeup, perfumes and other cosmetics are a large part of our life. Here are some practical tips which can reduce your chances of experiencing skin reactions to cosmetics: 1) Look for products that are hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. Select products with simple formulas, thus fewer ingredients. This will help you narrow down the offending ingredient if you experience a problem. ... Do You Have Folliculitis?  By : CD Mohatta Some conditions that affect skin look very similar to acne. That creates complications in acne treatment. Folliculitis is one such condition. It looks like acne and can be confused for it. Folliculitis is easily treatable with antibiotics or anti fungal medication. Let us find out more about acne treatment and folliculitis. What is folliculitis? The word 'folliculitis' is derived from the word follicle of the hair. When the hair follicle develops infection, the conditi... Understanding The Crohns Psoriasis Connection  By : Sharon Dobson Herbs may be an ideal way to treat Crohn’s disease, but what should a sufferer do if they have crohns psoriasis as well? Studies have found that there is an estimated five-fold increase in psoriasis for those with Crohn’s disease. To put that into better perspective, approximately 2% of Americans are affected by psoriasis, yet more than 11% of Crohn’s sufferers are affected by psoriasis. It seems more and more likely that a link between Crohn’s disease and psoriasis ex... Itching Treatment with Herbs and Ayurvedic Remedies  By : Tom alter Itching is a symptom of several conditions of the skin such as eczema, scabies, ringworm, allergies, etc. When the skin is inflamed, the nerves in it become hyperactive. This increases the irritation at the region, which we try to remove by itching. Moisturizers - Are They Essential For Good Skin?  By : Sarah H Moisturizers are very essential in order to maintain healthy looking skin, without moisture your skin would become dry and flaky and may sometimes peel, and this is where moisturizers come in. They help keep our skin hydrated and protect it from harmful external influences such as the sun and winter weather conditions. Moisturizers do not necessarily replace moisture to the skin, what they do is keep your skins natural moisture from evaporating by forming a barrier between th... Retin A – Skin Management  By : Olivia Andrews Troubled by skin problem (Acne)? You are not alone. From early on, we have learned that having a smooth, clear complexion is an attribute of physical attractiveness. Acne is the most common skin disorder. What Are Your Chances Of Developing Sleep Apnea?  By : Rudy Watkins A person's chances of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can depend on a number of factors, some of which are beyond their control. When these are combined with other potential causes such as being overweight, drinking or smoking it can greatly increase the risk. One of the factors that is somewhat beyond our control is age. Sleep apnea is more common is people over the age of 30, with the highest percentages in males over 40 years old. It is more commonly found a... Sleep Paralysis Information  By : Alex Wilson Sleep paralysis is when an individual experiences a temporary paralysis of the body immediately when they wake up or prior to falling asleep. Sleep paralysis is more common in the time period right when the individual wakes up than before they fall asleep. Better Sleep; Tips and Herbal Remedies for a Good night's Sleep Tonight.  By : Ted Crawford Dr. Crawford reviews good sleep hygiene habits and over-the-counter safe and proven herbal remedies for a better night's sleep. Issues Regarding Children’s Sleep Problems  By : Alex Wilson Every now and again children can suffer from sleep problems. These problems can go from some infrequent not very serious issues to very frequent, quite serious episodes. How White Noise Can Help You To Sleep  By : Jason Rickard Surprisingly, only 5% of people with sleep disorders are diagnosed and treated. Some people would rather cope with their sleeping inability rather than to pay the high cost of treatment and doctor’s fees. It is a good thing that the present consumer market is now finding some ways and giving more people options on how to combat sleeping disorders without the complication of medical treatment and the price that comes with it. For as low as $50, you can purchase a white nois... What Is Sleep Apnea?  By : Jason Rickard Sleep apnea is one of the major sleep disorders. Apnea is the condition of ‘not respiring’, which may return to normal within a few seconds. Apnea can be voluntary or involuntary. The involuntary attacks of apnea are considered to be dangerous since it affects the oxygen level in the body. The episodes of apnea occurring during sleep are called sleep apnea. The sleep apnea becomes a check for normal sleeping and the person will wake up due to the decreased levels of oxygen in... Treatment Options For Dermatitis  By : Heather Colman Dermatitis is a chronic skin disorder that occurs in a pattern of flare-ups and remissions. There are at least 3 different varieties of this skin condition including contact, atopics and seborrheic. All are very similar in that they manifest the same symptoms and are often triggered by the same factors. Red, scaly skin that itches intolerably is the classic hallmark of dermatitis. It is thought to be an inherited condition and occurs more commonly in families with a histor... Morgellons  By : Frank Go A horrifying and fascinating disease is affecting thousands of people in the Bay Area, along the Gulf Coast, Florida and through out the world. The disease is called Morgellons, and no one knows what causes it or if it's even a real skin disorder. People with weird symptoms with no alternatives available at the moment; find comfort and a diagnosis on the Internet. After more than a year of pressure from patients convinced they have Morgellons, the Centers for Disease Control ... Understanding The Symptoms And Treatment Of Scabies  By : Heather Colman Contrary to popular belief, Scabies is an equal opportunity infestation. It has no regard for age, sex, race or standard of personal hygiene. It is not, as some believe, more likely to occur because of poor hygiene or living conditions. Scabies is an infectious skin disease caused by a microscopic mite, the Sarcoptes Scabiei. Unlike hair lice that are visible to the naked eye and only attack areas of the body that are entirely covered with hair, Scabies mites are only visi... What To Do When Infected With Contact Dermatitis  By : Charlene J. Nuble Contact dermatitis is a physical reaction of the skin to certain allergens or substances that potently cause allergies or reactions. The skin infection is brought about by the effects on the skin of certain irritants. There are basically four kinds or classifications of contact dermatitis that are usually diagnosed by doctors and dermatologists. These are irritant contact dermatitis (ICD), allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), photocontact dermatitis (PCD) and contact urti... Vitiligo: What It Is And How To Treat It  By : Gabriel Adams Vitiligo is a relatively uncommon skin disease, estimated to affect about one percent of the entire world popularity. The primary symptom of vitiligo is white patches of skin, which may grow to cover large parts of the body or even the entire body. This disease is most frustrating when it is on visible areas of skin, such as the face. The symptoms of vitiligo are caused by non-functioning melanocytes, which are the cells in your skin responsible for producing melanin, the ... What Causes Psoriasis?  By : Camry James When people are diagnosed with psoriasis, it changes them physically because of the lesions that appear on the skin. But, just as importantly, it may influence how they work, play, view themselves and interact with others. What Causes Psoriasis? Psoriasis may be one of the oldest recorded skin conditions. It was probably first described around 35 AD. Some evidence indicates an even earlier date. Yet, until recently, little was known about psoriasis. While scientists st... Eczema Or Atopic Dermatitis, Anyone?  By : Charlene J. Nuble Atopic dermatitis is a skin disease which in some countries is also known as “eczema.” The ailment is one of the many forms of dermatitis or skin disease. Atopic dermatitis most of the time occurs with some other atopic diseases, or ailments whose exact infected locations are not really traceable. Some of these diseases include asthma, hay fever and conjunctivitis. This skin disease is most of the time chronic and symptoms and manifestations can further develop, continu... The Facts About Rosacea  By : Heather Colman There are many types of skin conditions and Rosacea just happens to be one of them. It generally affects light skinned women anywhere between 30 and 50 years of age, however it can begin earlier or later in life as well. Many individuals are affected by Rosacea yet do not know much about it. Fortunately, the following information will help determine what Rosacea is, what causes it, its symptoms, as well as its treatments. What is Rosacea? Rosacea is a skin condition that ... Knowing Angioedema  By : Charlene J. Nuble Angioedema, which is also called by others as Quincke’s edema, is the swelling occurring in the tissue under the skin’s surface. The skin ailment is usually an allergic reaction to a medication or food. Occurrence of Angioedema should also be given proper attention and focus because it may indicate an underlying condition of more serious ailment or sickness like leukemia or Hodgkin’s disease. In the medical world, there are two basic divisions or classification of angio... Toads And Warts  By : Keith George It was a popular myth in the old days that you can get warts from toads. Not true - now we know that's bogus. Warts are actually benign tumors of the epidermis caused by a virus. The virus responsible is the human papillomavirus, a double-stranded DNA-virus. The virus resides in the bottom layer of the epidermis and replicates into almost normal-looking skin. Different sub-types of the human papillamavirus cause different types of warts. Some subtypes also cause cervical c... Who Gets Psoriasis? 4.5 Million Adults!  By : Melvin H.Gill Psoriasis is an immune-mediated disease which affects the skin and joints. When it affects the skin it commonly appears as red scaly elevated patches called plaques. Psoriasis plaques frequently occur on the elbows and knees, but can affect any area of skin including the scalp and genital area. Psoriasis can vary in severity, from minor localized patches to extensive or even complete skin coverage. Fingernails and toenails are often affected (psoriatic nail dystrophy). Pso... Rosacea – A Chronic Skin Problem  By : Sharon Hopkins Rosacea is one of the highly mistaken skin diseases. Rosacea (pronounced as roh-Zay-sha) is a chronic skin disease which usually surfaces on your face. Millions of people have been affected by this disease without even being aware of its existence. This problem is very common among women between the age group of 30 and 50. The similarity between other diseases makes it very hard to diagnose. It can be mistaken as a sun burn or an acne related problem. As there are no specific... Eczema And The Control Of This Skin Condition  By : Scott Michaels Eczema is an inflammatory, chronic, noncontagious disease of the skin caused by allergy and hypersensitivity. The term is loosely used to include many skin conditions more properly included under dermatitis. Eczema is characterized by a number of cutaneous lesions, such as macules, papules, pustules, vesicles, scales, and crusts. Macules are nonelevated skin spots. Papules are hard, circular, and elevated. Pustules are papular like lesions that contain pus, and vesicles ar... Psoriasis Treatment & How To Deal With The Illness  By : Angel Estrella Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin condition that produces red scaley patches, which are most commonly found on the knees and elbows. In order to combat this illness, an aggressive psoriasis treatment is often prescribed by a dermatologist. Rarely resulting from a rare genetic gene, psoriasis is more commonly associated with a weakened immune system. In addition, emotional stress, physical injury or recent sickness are all believed to play a large role in the appearance of ps... Eliminating Scalp Eczema  By : Mike Long Eczema, an itchy inflammation of the skin, effects many people in different forms, with one of the most common being scalp eczema. The scalp is vulnerable because the skin of the scalp is different than skin elsewhere on the body. The scalp has a very rich supply of grease from the sebaceous glands as well as carrying follicles creating long hairs. There are other symptoms to watch for with eczema besides itching. A person suffering from a form of eczema may also experi... Treating Pityriasis And Other Types Of Rosacea  By : Mike Long Learning which of the many different types of rosacea treatments that might be right for you can be difficult, but once you find the right one, the best thing to do is to stick with it. Pityriasis Rosacea is a particularly difficult form to treat. This rash can last from several weeks to several months. Generally, there are no permanent marks as a result of this condition. It usually begins with a large, scaly, pink patch on the chest or back. It is frequently confused ...

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