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Skin Disorders

Skin is prone to various disorders such as infections, blemishes, and abnormal growths or scars. Typical contributions in this category include questions, answers, discussions and references to the causes and treatments for skin ailments and their characteristics.

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What could a Red itchy rash on checks and fever be?

It would be a "butterfly rash" which could be a sign of lupus. Unless you have pre existing conditions, it's unlikely that it is lupus. It could also be Fifth Disease, which is much more common in children than adults. A fever and rash on the cheeks are followed by flu-like symptoms.

It could also be a plain old allergic reaction.

What causes sunburn?

Exposing the skin to the ultraviolet rays of the sun for a too long period.

It is also mainly caused through radiation of the sun.

What is an underground pimple?

a pimple under the skin.....hurts like crazy......can't pop it cause it has no head

How long will it take for daktacort cream to start helping a belly rash?

use the cream every morning and night for 7 days in a row and leave a blob on it but don't rub it in hard, let is disolve into the skin, don't overdo the blob. it should go withing 7 days, but don't put Andy soap on it and if its not gone coontact ur gp :) it worked for me on spots and red skin on my neck doing that

Sunburn produces cell damge in the skin. Why is ultraviolet radiation capable of producing this damage while visible radiation even if more intense is not?

By the wording of your question, I'm assuming you know some basic physics, but for those who don't, I'll do a quick summary.

Electromagnetic radiation, of which both visible light and UV radiation are a part, consists of photons (light particle-waves) of varying wavelengths. The wavelength of the radiation determines the energy it carries, they are inversely proportional. Thus, shorter wavelengths have a higher energy, and longer wavelengths have a lower energy.

The DNA inside skin cells can essentially be viewed as long, helical chain of molecules that are bonded together in specific ways. These bonds have specific energies associated with them, and if radiation with the right amount of energy (and hence the right wavelength) hits it, this bond can be broken. Usually, the cell is able to repair this damage. This is a complicated process which can easily be looked up, but I won't go into it here. Sometimes, however, mistakes occur during this repair, and these mistakes are replicated when the DNA is reproduced for further skin cell production.

Now that the background is established, back to the question. UV radiation, having a shorter wavelength than that of visible light, is energetic enough to break bonds in DNA, and thus to damage skin cells.

Can coconut oil help itchy rashes under breast?

No Way it just leaves hives but it depends what kind of skin you have

How do you know if you have dead flesh?

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<P>Dead flesh from cut skin (The type that hangs off of the knive edge of a wound) will get very hard and remain somewhat clear or opaque. This is only surface damage and is usually not serious.... Skin lost to flesh wounds will usually be replaced by new skin.

<P>Necrosis is where skin that should be intact (no obvious wound or impact damage is the cause) looks dark and becomes rigid. This is a lack of oxygen, and the beginnings of decay. Dead flesh on any part of your body is extremely dire and serious.

<P>Diabetics are prone to necrosis at and around their feet due to constricted blood flow. Sometimes insect bites (Like the Brown Recluse or Black Widow) can cause mild to serious necrosis at the wound area. Serious burns account for most of the resulting condition, and are critical - Because your skin protects your body from external germs, bacteria and other infectious diseases. If you have any skin on your body that does not look normal, or as it should appear - GET HELP. </P>

What milk is good for your baby she has eczema?

You Need To Give Your Baby Woysoy Milk Which Is Soya Milk And If He/She Is On Soileds Make Sure To Just Feed He/She Parsnip Or Carrots For The Time Now

Can a Gulancha bark can cure skin diseases?

yes, in Philippine provinces, most people who can't afford to buy any medicine would cut off a stem and smash it to apply on their skin. In less than a week, it's healed.

Is a large painful bump above my temple on my head serious?

this is a fairly broad question, so firstly if you have hit your head recently then you really should go to a doctor. If you're talking about a, painful when pressed, red lump/spot near your hair line on your temples then I think it may be linked to a skin problem called Kerotin Pilaris. It is a build up of kerotin around your hair follicle. It presents itself as small red spots on the tops of your arms or legs and may be linked to this problem too. There are chemical exfolliating creams you can use that have worked well for my arms but I would suggest trying the creams and usual exfolliating creams and let the lumps pass. The is no cure for KP unfortunately, but there are ways to make it better.

What could an itchy red full body rash be caused from?

Itchy red body rashes can be just about anything. Food allergies, soap sensitivities, illness, viruses, parasites...

If it continues more than a few hours, or if you have any other symptoms such as a fever, headache, or shortness of breath, you should seek medical attention.

Can you wear shorts in 80 degree weather?

Why not? It depends on how comfortable you feel in them and perhaps on what terrain you plan to wear them on (for example, I would not wear shorts in 80 degree weather walking through the jungle). If you're going to be exposed to the sun, don't forget the sunscreen.

What medicines cause cellulite?

Medicine don't cause cellulites. Causes:

  • Hormonal factors - Many believe estrogen, insulin, noradrenaline, thyroid hormones, and prolactin play a part in creating cellulites.
  • Genetics - Genes can predispose an individual to particular characteristics associated with cellulite, such as gender, race, slow metabolism, distribution of fat just underneath the skin, and circulatory insufficiency.
  • Diet - people who eat too much fat, carbs or salt and too little fiber are likely to have greater amounts of cellulite.
  • Lifestyle factors - it can be more prevalent in people who smoke and don't exercise, and those who sit or stand in one position for long periods of time.
  • Clothing - underwear with tight elastic band across the butt (limiting blood flow) may contribute to cellulites.