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Where can one get information about skin lesions?
The best place to get more information about skin lesions would be to schedule an appointment and speak with a qualified doctor. A doctor would have all of the necessary information about skin lesions.
What is the most common cause of skin lesions?
Infection of the skin itself by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites is the most common cause of skin lesions.
What is a skin inflammation with lesions that scale crust or ooze?
eczma
What are the Small growths on top of hand?
It could be anything really. I would recommend speaking with your doctor or dermatologist if they concern you, especially if they are painful or begin to spread. They could be Pompholyx or Lichen Simplex Chronicus.Pompholyx is a type of eczema that affects the hands and sometimes feet. The first symptoms you may notice would be tiny blisters deep in the skin of your palm, fingers, instep or toes. The blisters may cause itching or have a burning feeling. The cause is unknown, but some doctors believe it could be caused by abnormal sweating.Lichen Simplex Chronicus is an itchy skin condition caused by thickened skin at the areas of skin injured by repeated scratching and rubbing. It begins by your skin itching. The itching then leads to scratching or rubbing, which causes the thickening of the skin. The thickened skin is also itchy, which causes more scratching and even more skin thickening. This cycle will continue unless treated.
What causes infection in lichen simplex chronicus?
infection is greatly increased when the outer layer of protective skin is broken. Skin usually repairs itself quickly; however, in the case of lichen simplex chronicus, healing skin causes more itching and more scratching causes a thickening of the skin
The lesions caused by leprosy initially have what appearance?
Changes in the skin, called lesions, are at first flat and red.
What are Telangiectases?
Spidery red skin lesions caused by dilated blood vessels
Are small hard skin lesions caused by the papilloma virus?
Warts are lesions caused by human papilloma virus. They may be hard or soft, bumpy or smooth, or threadlike (filiform).
Are scars or skin injuries caused by scratching a symptom of chronic cholestasis?
Yes
What does skin lesions look like from smoking heroin?
that is with meth and i belive its from scratching witrh opiets such as h u itch u rip ur skin open to make it stop
Why does your dog have skin lesions?
Usually called hot spots, from laying on cement or biting and scratching. They are not realy serious, just keep them clean and they will fade over time.
What are the nine common skin lesions?
Cyst, fissure, macule, papule, polyp, pustule, ulcer, vesicle, and wheal.
What kind of secondary skin lesion is an excoriation?
A hollow, crusted area caused by scratching or picking at a primary lesion.
Are small hard skin lesion caused by the human papilloma virus?
Warts are lesions caused by human papilloma virus. They may be hard or soft, bumpy or smooth, or threadlike (filiform).
Are skin lesions of chickenpox a sign of infection?
Yes, the skin lesions of chickenpox are the most specific sign of the infection.
Where can one get information about skin lesions?
The best place to get more information about skin lesions would be to schedule an appointment and speak with a qualified doctor. A doctor would have all of the necessary information about skin lesions.
What part of the body is affected by kaposis sarcoma?
Kaposis Sarcoma is caused by the human herpesvirus 8 and affects the skin. It may show up on the skin in the form of tumors or lesions.
