Skin Guide Articles

Comedonal acne

Insights on comedonal acne, including symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

Eczema herpeticum

eczema herpeticum, a serious condition that arises when herpes virus infects eczema-affected skin. Discover symptoms, risks, and steps for prompt treatment

Acne Nodulocystica (Nodular acne)

Nodular acne causes deep, painful lumps beneath the skin and requires professional care. Understand causes, symptoms, and treatments including antibiotics and isotretinoin

Nodular Prurigo

Nodular Prurigo (Prurigo Nodularis), also known as Hyde’s Disease or Picker’s Nodules. Understand its causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this intense, itchy skin condition

Balanitis (Foreskin Problem)

Balanitis (Foreskin Problem)

Balanitis is an inflammation of the penis, foreskin or glans and is a common problem among men, especially young boys. It is a bacterial infection in the space between the glans and the foreskin.

Malignant Melanoma

Malignant Melanoma

Malignant melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, as it has the potential to spread to other parts of the body. This form of cancer in skin pigment cells is often caused by the sun’s ultraviolet ray.

Genital Herpes

Genital Herpes

Genital herpes is caused by a contagious virus called herpes simplex and is very common. The disease is very common, about one-third of all adults have at some point been infected by the virus.

Angular cheilitis

Angular cheilitis

Explore Angular Cheilitis causes, symptoms, and treatments. First Derm’s guide helps you understand and manage this common oral condition

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Verruca Vulgaris (Common Warts)

Verruca Vulgaris (Common Warts)

Verruca vulgaris (common warts) is a benign growth caused by viral infection. Warts are very common among children of school age, but anyone can be infected. They are contagious through skin contact and by damp towels or wet floors in showers and changing rooms.

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Skin Boils

Skin Boils

Skin abscesses are collections of pus in the skin and are caused by a response from your body’s defenses. It is triggered when your immune system tries to kill germs that get under the skin or in the oil glands.

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Melasma (Chloasma)

Melasma (Chloasma)

Melasma, previously known as chloasma, presents as gray-brown, irregularly shaped, persistent spots on the face. This skin condition is most common on the face of women.

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Intradermal nevus

Intradermal nevus

An intradermal nevus is a classic type of mole or birthmark, with the same degree of pigmentation as the surrounding skin. It appears as an elevated, dome-shaped bump on the surface of the skin.

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How Do You Get Monkeypox?

Monkeypox virus was first recognized in 1958 in lab monkeys who were being transported to Denmark for research. However, it was not until 12 years later that this virus finally infected a human being in 1970. The first case of monkeypox was in a child from the Republic of Congo, who was initially suspected of having smallpox.

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